Comparison

Lock Notes vs Barbaro

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

Barbaro

Features
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Barbaro es la app para barberos y barberías que quieren tener todo bajo control desde el móvil. GESTIÓN DE CITAS • Calendario por día con vista clara de horarios y citas • Vista semanal en horizontal para ver la semana de un vistazo (ideal en iPad o iPhone en horizontal) • Crear, editar y cancelar citas con un solo toque • Recordatorios por SMS a tus clientes (recordatorio de cita, cancelación, aviso "tu barbero está listo") • Plantillas de SMS personalizables en español e inglés • Lista de espera: añade clientes y programa citas cuando se libere hueco • Citas recurrentes y agrupadas por cliente CLIENTES • Ficha de cada cliente con nombre, teléfono y foto • Historial de citas y servicios • Pagos e ingresos asociados por cliente • Cumpleaños y recordatorios • Sugerencia del último servicio para agilizar la reserva SERVICIOS Y HORARIO • Define tus servicios con nombre, duración y precio • Configura tu horario por día y bloques de descanso • Días libres y franjas no disponibles INGRESOS Y GASTOS • Registro de ingresos por cita (pago al completar) • Propinas extra • Gastos del negocio • Resumen del día: total de citas y total facturado INFORMES Y ESTADÍSTICAS • Estadísticas por día, semana y mes • Clientes más frecuentes y ranking • Exportación de datos y copias de seguridad DISEÑO Y USO • Interfaz en modo oscuro pensada para usar todo el día • Navegación sencilla entre calendario, clientes, ingresos y ajustes • Soporte para varios métodos de pago en el perfil del barbero Barbaro está pensada para barberos independientes y pequeñas barberías que buscan una herramienta clara, rápida y en español. Términos de Uso (EULA): https://www.barbaro.app/terms

Screenshots

Lock Notes4 screens
Barbaro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Lock Notes at every 10 days against Barbaro's every 6 weeks. Lock Notes also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Lock Notes sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Barbaro sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lock Notes ships an update every 10 days, Barbaro every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Lock Notes versus Barbaro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLock NotesBarbaro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (138 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews54.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings138 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLYKOV STUDIO LTDIvan Morel

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

Barbaro

Subscriptions1
  • Barbaro Mensual7 Days trial$9.991 Month

Questions

Is Lock Notes free?
Lock Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Barbaro free?
Barbaro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lock Notes or Barbaro have ads?
Neither Lock Notes nor Barbaro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lock Notes or Barbaro?
Lock Notes ships an update every 10 days, and Barbaro every 6 weeks. Most recently, Lock Notes was updated on October 24, 2026 and Barbaro on October 5, 2026.

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