LOCK MEMO vs Locked Notes°
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LOCK MEMO
This app offers a straightforward way to create and manage private notes with robust passcode protection. It's designed for intuitive use, requiring no complex setup to keep your personal information, ideas, and daily entries secure and organized.
- Passcode protection
- Create and edit notes
- Folder management
- Search notes
- iCloud backup
- Adjustable font size
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LOCK MEMO is a simple and secure note app with password protection. Designed with simplicity in mind, anyone can use it intuitively without complicated steps. No complex setup is required. Start using it today. ※ Password protection must be enabled in settings. ** Features ** • Create and edit notes • Passcode protection • Adjust font size • Character and line counter • Search notes • Folder management • iCloud backup • URL scheme (pwmm:) Perfect for storing private information, ideas, daily notes, and personal content securely. Keep your notes safe and organized with LOCK MEMO. ■ Terms of Use https://eeggs.jp/terms-of-use-en
Locked Notes°
Securely store your private thoughts and ideas with this app. It offers robust organization and advanced editing tools, all protected by biometric authentication for ultimate privacy. Your notes are automatically hidden and locked when the app is in the background.
- Biometric authentication (Face ID/Touch ID)
- Organize notes in folders
- Search notes and folders
- Advanced note editing
- Automatic background hiding and locking
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Keep your notes in a private and secure place. No hassle needed, just let's get started in less than a minute! Do not worry about curious eyes and leaked passwords as the app allows only biometric authentication. Key features: - Take notes in a breeze - Organize your notes in folders - Search notes and folders - Advanced note editing capabilities - Biometric authentication with Face ID or Touch ID - Automatically hide your notes while the app is in the background - Automatically lock the app while the app is in the background
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Locked Notes° at none against LOCK MEMO's 1. Locked Notes° also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (93% vs 74%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. LOCK MEMO sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Locked Notes° asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for LOCK MEMO against 4.7 for Locked Notes°. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 494 and 365 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of LOCK MEMO's written reviews are positive against 93% of Locked Notes°'s.
LOCK MEMO ships an update monthly, Locked Notes° every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.
| Parameter | LOCK MEMO | Locked Notes° |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (494 ratings) | 4.7 (365 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 74.5% of reviews | 92.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 494 — better | 365 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EasterEggs | Adam Cziko |
Customer experience
LOCK MEMO
Locked Notes°
User reviews
LOCK MEMO
From 494 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Very easy to use and intuitive
- 🔒 Password protection and security features
- 💾 Reliable for storing notes and important information
- ⚡ Simple and lightweight application
- 📝 Great for quick memos and memory jogger
Room to improve
- 🐛 Notes disappearing unexpectedly
- 🐛 Edit function stops working after extended use
- 📱 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- ❌ No alphabetical sorting capability
- ❌ No search functionality
Locked Notes°
From 365 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🔒 Secure with face recognition
- 📁 Good folder organization
- ✍️ Customizable text formatting
- 🆓 Free premium access
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or data loss
- 📋 Limited copy/paste functionality
- 🔍 Lack of search option within notes
- 🌙 No dark mode option
Bugs and requests
LOCK MEMO
Reported bugs
6 issues- Notes disappearing from folders
- Edit function becomes unavailable
- App incompatible with newer iOS versions
- Touch ID not functioning despite advertised
- Password recovery issues
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- App crashes or freezes
Requested features
9 requests- Alphabetical sorting of notes
- Search functionality
- Touch ID/biometric authentication
- Text formatting options (bold, underline, italics)
- Ability to share or export notes
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- Picture upload capability
- Increased storage space
- Option to purchase ad-free version
- Dark mode option
Locked Notes°
Reported bugs
2 issues- Inconsistent face recognition
- Notes sometimes disappearing
Requested features
4 requests- Backup and restore functionality
- Password protection for individual notes
- Ability to select and edit specific text
- Cross-device syncing
In-app purchases
LOCK MEMO
- Premium Plan$0.991 Month
Locked Notes°
No in-app purchases
Questions
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