Comparison

Lock Notes vs MemoP

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Lock Notes

Securely store private thoughts, passwords, and reminders with biometric authentication. Enjoy a simple, elegant interface with iCloud sync, customizable themes, and backup options. Your data remains private and encrypted.

Highlights
  • Biometric authentication (Face ID, Touch ID)
  • Encrypted note storage
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • Customizable themes and dark mode
  • Backup and restore functionality
  • Ad-free minimalist interface
Features
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Keep a personal notebook for your thoughts, diary entries, ideas and everyday lists. Lock Notes gives your writing its own space, with a passcode and supported biometric unlock to control access. WRITE THE WAY YOU THINK Give long notes structure with headings, bold and italic text, lists and checklists. Add photos directly into your writing, keep a simple journal, or capture an idea before it slips away. FIND WHAT MATTERS Search your notes and find text inside an open note. Automatic saving keeps your edits as you write and when you leave the editor. A clean layout keeps the focus on your text. TAKE YOUR WRITING WITH YOU Export notes as TXT or formatted PDF, share the notes you choose, and print a copy. Use exports for a personal archive, a draft to continue elsewhere, or a list to share. RECOVER AN ACCIDENTAL DELETION Recently Deleted keeps removed notes for up to 30 days, so you can restore one before it is permanently deleted. CHOOSE HOW YOU WORK Write with local storage, adjust the appearance, and use a light or dark interface. Optional cloud synchronization is available with Premium and a compatible cloud account. From a short memo to a longer personal journal, keep your writing easy to find and comfortable to read. - Privacy Policy: https://lykovstudio.io/privacy - Terms of Use: https://lykovstudio.io/terms

About

MemoP

Securely store your notes with password protection and biometric authentication. Organize, edit, and share your memos with ease, featuring customizable backgrounds and search capabilities.

Highlights
  • Password lock with Touch ID/Face ID
  • Drag and drop memo organization
  • Swipe to delete notes
  • Direct sharing to messages and social media
  • Customizable backgrounds from photo albums
  • Search and character search functions
  • Adjustable font size and color
Features
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MemoP is a memo app with ease of operation, utility, password lock function. Compatible with Touch ID / Face ID. ◆ Password Lock function: - Password Lock can be selected. - When Password Lock setting is done, it will be locked when in the background etc, so it is safe. You can also set the Touch ID / Face ID. ◆ Edit function: - You can move memos by dragging and dropping. Deleting notes can also be done with swipe, and operability is simplified. - Because you can lock the edits, if you keep the important memo locked, you can prevent mistakes that you accidentally erase. - Selective deletion, all delete functions are also included ◆ Activity function: - Functions that can post directly to messages, mail, LINE, Twitter etc. ◆ Background selection function: - You can select the background of the main screen. In addition to existing patterns, you can also select and set images from photo albums. ◆ Search refinement function: - It is also possible to narrow down the target memo and display it by entering a search word. ◆ Character search function on the edit screen: - Even if you write a lot of notes, it is easy to find where you wrote it. ◆ Font setting: - Font size can be changed (list screen, memo editing screen) - Select font color on the memo edit screen (select from default, black, and gray) ※ The maximum number of characters that can be entered in one memo is 100,000 (6.0 or later). ※ Deleting an application will delete the saved memo data. ※ If the password is unknown, third parties can not invalidate the lock, so please be careful when managing the setting. ◆ Note: Ads will be hidden if you pay.

Screenshots

Lock Notes4 screens
MemoP4 screens

Verdict

The call

Lock Notes and MemoP both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of MemoP's written reviews are positive against 54% of Lock Notes's. MemoP also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Lock Notes's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (138 vs 28). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Lock Notes sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and MemoP sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MemoP holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 138 and 28 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Lock Notes's written reviews are positive against 100% of MemoP's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lock Notes ships an update every 10 days, MemoP every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Lock Notes versus MemoP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLock NotesMemoP
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (138 ratings)4.5 (28 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings138 — better28
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLYKOV STUDIO LTDMasashi Sasaoka

Customer experience

Lock Notes

All ratings138 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral4.3%
Negative12.3%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive54.2%
Neutral2.1%
Negative43.8%

MemoP

All ratings28 ratings
Positive89.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Lock Notes

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly$7.991 Month
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  • Annual$29.991 Year
  • Annual3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Disable ads$0.99
  • Lifetime$39.99
1 purchases

MemoP

One-time1
  • Ad-free$1.99

Questions

Is Lock Notes free?
Lock Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MemoP free?
MemoP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Lock Notes or MemoP?
MemoP is rated higher. Lock Notes averages 4.4 out of 5 from 138 ratings, while MemoP averages 4.5 from 28 ratings.
Do Lock Notes or MemoP have ads?
MemoP shows ads; Lock Notes does not.
Which is updated more often, Lock Notes or MemoP?
Lock Notes ships an update every 10 days, and MemoP every 9 days. Most recently, Lock Notes was updated on October 24, 2026 and MemoP on October 23, 2026.

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