Comparison

Lock Notes vs ForgetMeKnot

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

ForgetMeKnot

This app helps you manage personal tasks, track shared expenses, and remember important social details. It organizes reminders, tracks who paid last, manages turns for shared responsibilities, and logs small debts and friend recommendations.

Highlights
  • Track infrequent tasks with automatic resets
  • Log who paid for shared expenses
  • Manage turns for shared responsibilities
  • Record and track small debts (IOUs)
  • Save and organize friend recommendations
  • Customizable categories and icons
Features
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Improved App Store Description Make life smoother and friendships friction-free with an app designed to help you stay organised, thoughtful, and on top of the little things that matter. Easily track infrequent tasks, remember whose turn it is to host or help, keep a running tally of who last shouted coffee, save recommendations from friends, and never lose track of those small IOUs again. The app is organised into five simple, powerful sections: REMINDERS Stay ahead of the important but easy-to-forget tasks—annual dental checkups, gutter cleaning, pest inspections, and more. When you mark a reminder as done, it automatically resets for next time. Add notes with each completion, and organise your reminders into custom categories with icons. SHOUTs Avoid the awkward “Who paid last?” moments. Track who last shouted coffee, drinks, or a meal so spontaneous catchups stay fair and friendly. TURNs Whether it’s hosting the next dinner, planning the team event, or doing a household chore, TURNs makes it easy to see whose turn it is at a glance. IOUs Never forget those little loans again—books, gadgets, a few dollars here and there. IOUs keeps everything clear and considerate, helping great friendships stay great. MUSTs Capture the movies, shows, books, restaurants, and experiences your friends insist you must check out. No more forgetting recommendations you’d love.

Screenshots

Lock Notes4 screens
ForgetMeKnot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ForgetMeKnot at 100% against Lock Notes's 54%. ForgetMeKnot also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Lock Notes's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.1). On price, update cadence, ads 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 ForgetMeKnot sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lock Notes ships an update every 10 days, ForgetMeKnot weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Lock Notes versus ForgetMeKnot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLock NotesForgetMeKnot
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (138 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews54.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings138 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB9 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperLYKOV STUDIO LTDMarco Tonic Pty Ltd

Customer experience

Lock Notes

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

ForgetMeKnot

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

ForgetMeKnot

One-time1
  • Buy Full Version$1.99

Questions

Is Lock Notes free?
Lock Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ForgetMeKnot free?
ForgetMeKnot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lock Notes or ForgetMeKnot have ads?
Neither Lock Notes nor ForgetMeKnot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lock Notes or ForgetMeKnot?
Lock Notes ships an update every 10 days, and ForgetMeKnot weekly. Most recently, Lock Notes was updated on October 14, 2026 and ForgetMeKnot on October 16, 2026.

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