# Lock Notes vs MyNotes

The clearest difference is monetization model: MyNotes at freemium against Lock Notes's subscription. MyNotes also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Lock Notes's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (54% vs 40%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lock Notes sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and MyNotes sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MyNotes holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 138 and 46 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 54% of Lock Notes's written reviews are positive against 40% of MyNotes's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Lock Notes ships an update every 10 days, MyNotes every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lock Notes | MyNotes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (138 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-notes-private-journal/id1211884686/reviews) | **[4.7 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mynotes-notes-with-lock/id1638661854/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **138** | 46 |
| Positive reviews | **54.2% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 23 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LYKOV STUDIO LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1783754094) | [Heyou Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480358223) |

## What reviewers say

### Lock Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-notes-private-journal/id1211884686)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Disable ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


### MyNotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mynotes-notes-with-lock/id1638661854)

Securely store your thoughts, memories, and dreams with this private notebook app. Protect your entries with a password and add various media types like photos, videos, and recordings. Enjoy seamless syncing across all your devices.

**Highlights:** Password protection, Cloud backup and sync, Add photos, videos, and recordings, Create to-do lists, Tagging system, Fake passcode option

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MyNotes Pro | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lock Notes free?

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

### Is MyNotes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lock Notes or MyNotes?

MyNotes is rated higher. Lock Notes averages 4.4 out of 5 from 138 ratings, while MyNotes averages 4.7 from 46 ratings.

### Do Lock Notes or MyNotes have ads?

Neither Lock Notes nor MyNotes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lock Notes or MyNotes?

Lock Notes ships an update every 10 days, and MyNotes every 3 months. Most recently, Lock Notes was updated on October 14, 2026 and MyNotes on October 11, 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.*