Lock Notes vs Secure Notes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Secure Notes
Safeguard your private thoughts, voice memos, and sensitive information with robust, multi-layered security. This app offers military-grade encryption, biometric locks, and secure voice recording to keep your data protected. Enjoy a distraction-free, ad-free experience with a powerful rich text editor and seamless iCloud syncing across devices.
- 3-Layer Security (app, folders, notes)
- Secure Voice Recording
- Biometric Lock (Face ID, Touch ID, Passcode)
- iCloud Sync
- Rich Text Editor with Markdown
- Trash Recovery
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Lock your notes. Only you can access them. Secure Notes is a private and secure notes app designed to protect your thoughts, passwords, voice memos, and sensitive information. Everything is encrypted on your device, and even we cannot read your data. If you need a truly private place for your notes, Secure Notes gives you full control, strong protection, and a simple experience that works every day. Built for real privacy - Your notes are yours. Always. - No tracking - No analytics on your content - No data selling - No external access to your notes All data is stored securely on your device and, if enabled, inside your private iCloud account. This is not just a locked notes app — it is built for real privacy. Powerful protection Secure Notes uses multiple layers of protection to keep your data safe. 3-layer security: lock the app, folders, and individual notes Face ID, Touch ID, or passcode protection Lock specific notes with additional security Encrypted storage on device Designed to prevent unauthorized access Your notes stay protected even if your device is lost or accessed by someone else. Write, record, and organize Capture everything in one place. Secure text notes for daily use Voice notes up to 10 minutes Speech-to-text: transcribe any voice note with one tap Markdown editor with formatting support Live preview for better writing experience Organize notes into folders Whether you are writing ideas, journaling, or storing important information, everything stays private and accessible. Sync across your devices iCloud sync between iPhone and iPad Instant updates across devices Your data remains under your control No external servers. No unnecessary exposure. Designed for speed and simplicity Fast and responsive performance Clean, modern interface Dark mode support No ads or distractions Reliable experience every day Additional features Trash recovery for up to 30 days Improved text rendering Enhanced Markdown editing Notifications to stay on top of your notes Continuous performance improvements Why people choose Secure Notes Private journaling and personal thoughts Password and sensitive information storage Financial tracking and private records Health notes and personal logs Recovery phrases and secure data storage Anything you want to keep hidden, protected, and under your control. Security you can trust All notes are encrypted and stored locally unless you enable iCloud sync. We do not have access to your data and cannot read your notes. Deleting the app removes all unsynced data permanently. Terms and conditions: https://www.pixelport.io/app/secure-notes-lock-notes/terms-conditions Privacy Policy: https://www.pixelport.io/app/secure-notes-lock-notes/privacy-policy EULA: https://www.pixelport.io/app/secure-notes-lock-notes/eula
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Secure Notes at free with in-app purchases against Lock Notes's subscription. Secure Notes also leads on review sentiment (65% vs 54%) and ratings volume (719 vs 138). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 Notes sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Secure Notes sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Secure Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Secure Notes has 719 ratings behind it against 138, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Lock Notes's written reviews are positive against 65% of Secure Notes's.
Lock Notes ships an update every 10 days, Secure Notes fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lock Notes | Secure Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (138 ratings) | 4.6 (719 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 54.2% of reviews | 64.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 138 | 719 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LYKOV STUDIO LTD | PixelPort LLC |
Customer experience
Lock Notes
Secure Notes
Bugs and requests
Lock Notes
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Secure Notes
Reported bugs
3 issues- Frequent app crashes
- Delayed text input and display
- Inability to access locked notes
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to move notes between folders
- Option to customize font, size, and colors
- Trash/Recycle bin for deleted notes
- Cloud sync/backup functionality
In-app purchases
Lock Notes
- 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
- Disable ads$0.99
- Lifetime$39.99
Secure Notes
- Secure Notes - 1 Month PRO3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Secure Notes - Pro Monthly3 Days trial$6.991 Month
- Secure Notes Pro Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
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- Secure Notes Pro Annual Offer$19.991 Year
- Secure Notes - 1 Year PRO$39.991 Year
- Secure Notes Pro - Lifetime$99.99
Questions
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