Comparison

Lock Notes vs Lab Notes

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

Lab Notes

Features
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Organize, Planeje e Inove em Seus Experimentos Laboratoriais O LabNotes é a ferramenta definitiva para cientistas, estudantes e pesquisadores que buscam elevar a organização e a eficiência de seus experimentos. Combinando recursos avançados de gerenciamento com o poder da Apple Intelligence, o LabNotes transforma a maneira como você documenta e executa suas pesquisas. Principais Funcionalidades: 1. Organização Inteligente de Documentos Diga adeus à papelada desorganizada. Envie seus relatórios, artigos e protocolos em PDF diretamente para o app e mantenha tudo vinculado aos seus respectivos experimentos. Tenha acesso rápido e fácil a toda a sua documentação em um só lugar. 2. Criação Automática de Fluxogramas Visualize seus procedimentos com clareza. O LabNotes gera fluxogramas detalhados automaticamente a partir das suas descrições, facilitando a compreensão e a execução de cada etapa do seu experimento. Gestão Completa de Materiais e Atividades Nunca mais perca o controle do que precisa ser feito. Listas de Materiais: Acompanhe reagentes, vidrarias e equipamentos com precisão, incluindo quantidades e especificações. Acompanhamento de Atividades: Gerencie o passo a passo dos seus procedimentos, marque etapas concluídas e monitore o progresso em tempo real. Potencializado pela Apple Intelligence Leve sua pesquisa para o futuro. Com suporte exclusivo para dispositivos compatíveis com Apple Intelligence (requer iOS 26), o LabNotes utiliza IA avançada para auxiliar na estruturação de experimentos, sugerir materiais e otimizar seus fluxos de trabalho como nunca antes. Transforme seu dispositivo em um assistente de laboratório poderoso. Baixe o LabNotes e foque no que realmente importa: suas descobertas.

Screenshots

Lock Notes4 screens
Lab Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lab Notes at none against Lock Notes's 7. Lock Notes's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price 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

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. Lab Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Lock Notes versus Lab Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLock NotesLab Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (138 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings138 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLYKOV STUDIO LTDVicente Parmigiani

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

Lab Notes

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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