Comparison

Lock Notes vs iBooksPro

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

iBooksPro

Features
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Create Your Own PDF Books with iBooksPro iBooksPro is your personal book creator designed for writers, students, teachers, and anyone who wants to turn ideas into beautifully structured PDF books. Whether you want to create a classic book layout or a flexible modern format, iBooksPro makes it simple and powerful. Two Powerful Views to Build Your Book Classic View: Easily structure your book with predefined pages like cover page, about section, story, license, and copyright. Perfect for professional documents and formal writing. Compact View: Add unlimited custom pages, arrange them freely, and design your book exactly the way you want. Great for quick notes, creative writing, and flexible formatting. Seamless PC to Mobile Connectivity Connect your mobile to your PC and access iBooksPro in your browser over the same Wi-Fi network. Create, edit, and manage your books directly from your computer without needing cables or software. Advanced Privacy and Organization Hidden Cabinet: Keep sensitive books private. Only accessible with a password, giving you full control over your personal content. Hidden Books: Protect selected books from view with a secure password. Ideal for storing private notes or sensitive information. Key Features Create PDF books easily on iPhone or iPad Choose between Classic or Compact layout styles Drag and drop to arrange pages in Compact View Access your book editor via browser on a PC Password-protected hidden cabinet for private content Save and export your books in PDF format Intuitive and clean design for all users Whether you are publishing your own stories or organizing your thoughts, iBooksPro gives you full creative control with professional results. Download iBooksPro today and start writing your next book your way.

Screenshots

Lock Notes4 screens
iBooksPro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Lock Notes at Free against iBooksPro's $24.99. Lock Notes also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.4). iBooksPro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7). On ads and device support 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

Lock Notes is free to download; iBooksPro costs $24.99 up front. Lock Notes sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. iBooksPro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Lock Notes versus iBooksPro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLock NotesiBooksPro
PriceFree — better$24.99
Rating4.4 (138 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews54.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings138 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLYKOV STUDIO LTDPardeep Kumar

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
None

iBooksPro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lock Notes free?
Lock Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iBooksPro free?
iBooksPro costs $24.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lock Notes or iBooksPro have ads?
Neither Lock Notes nor iBooksPro shows ads.

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