# Lock Notes vs Block Apps

The clearest difference is monetization model: Block Apps at freemium against Lock Notes's subscription. Block Apps also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 54%). Lock Notes's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (138 vs 19). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 Block Apps sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Lock Notes against 4.5 for Block Apps. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lock Notes has 138 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of Lock Notes's written reviews are positive against 67% of Block Apps's.

Lock Notes ships an update every 10 days, Block Apps every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lock Notes | Block Apps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (138 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-notes-private-journal/id1211884686/reviews) | **[4.5 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-apps-oltalox/id6449697057/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **138** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | 54.2% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 23 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LYKOV STUDIO LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1783754094) | [FoxfortMobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/1544295696) |

## 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 |


### Block Apps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-apps-oltalox/id6449697057)

This app helps you stay focused by blocking distracting applications for set periods or times of day. Track your progress with weekly statistics and manage your digital well-being effectively.

**Highlights:** Block any app, Block multiple apps together, Block for specific durations, Block based on time of day, View weekly progress statistics, Unlock challenges

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Oltalox Premium Monthly | $3.00 | per month |
| Oltalox Premium Yearly | $20.00 | per year |
| Oltalox Premium Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lock Notes free?

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

### Is Block Apps free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lock Notes or Block Apps?

Block Apps is rated higher. Lock Notes averages 4.4 out of 5 from 138 ratings, while Block Apps averages 4.5 from 19 ratings.

### Do Lock Notes or Block Apps have ads?

Neither Lock Notes nor Block Apps shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lock Notes or Block Apps?

Lock Notes ships an update every 10 days, and Block Apps every 5 weeks. Most recently, Lock Notes was updated on October 14, 2026 and Block Apps on October 7, 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.*