# LockNote vs 日记本

The clearest difference is monetization model: LockNote at free against 日记本's free with in-app purchases. LockNote also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 50%). 日记本's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LockNote sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and 日记本 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LockNote | 日记本 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1566482996/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 63 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pingtan Maque Information Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1078636441) | [志标 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1212690947) |

## What reviewers say

### LockNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locknote-secure-diary-and-notes/id1078636442)

Securely store notes, financial records, to-do lists, and card information with this encrypted application. It offers rich media support, offline access, and automatic synchronization across devices. Personalize your experience with custom skins and fonts.

**Highlights:** Encrypted note storage, Financial accounting records, Checklist management, Card package storage, Rich media support, Offline access and cloud backup, Automatic synchronization

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP服务一个月 | $0.99 | one-time |
| VIP服务七天 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 会员七天 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 会员一个月 | $1.99 | one-time |
| VIP服务三个月 | $3.99 | one-time |
| VIP服务半年 | $7.99 | one-time |
| 会员六个月 | $7.99 | one-time |
| VIP服务一年 | $12.99 | one-time |
| 会员一年 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 会员三年 | $29.99 | one-time |


### 日记本

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1566482996)

Record your thoughts, memories, and to-do lists with this feature-rich journaling app. It supports voice-to-text, multimedia entries, and secure data protection. Customize your experience with adjustable fonts and personalized folder aesthetics.

**Highlights:** Voice-to-text recording, iCloud data synchronization, Touch ID and Face ID security, Multimedia entries (text, images, video, audio), To-do list management, Customizable reminders, Font and size adjustments, Personalized folder themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 一大瓶快乐肥宅水 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 两大瓶快乐肥宅水 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 永久会员资格 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 三大瓶快乐肥宅水 | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LockNote free?

LockNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 日记本 free?

日记本 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do LockNote or 日记本 have ads?

Neither LockNote nor 日记本 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LockNote or 日记本?

LockNote ships an update every 3 weeks, and 日记本 every 3 weeks. Most recently, LockNote was updated on November 2, 2026 and 日记本 on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
