# Just Timers vs LockInNote

The clearest difference is rating: LockInNote at 5.0 against Just Timers's 4.1. Just Timers's advantage is ratings volume (30 vs 3) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Just Timers sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and LockInNote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LockInNote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Just Timers has 30 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Just Timers ships an update every 4 weeks, LockInNote every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Just Timers | LockInNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-timers/id1453573845/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockinnote-note-for-widget/id1644879340/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **30** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 57.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aaron Dippner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453573844) | [Ryo Yamashita](https://appshunter.io/developer/1347562710) |

## What reviewers say

### Just Timers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-timers/id1453573845)

Create and manage multiple named timers, including counters, stopwatches, and interval timers. Customize alerts with sounds and haptics, and integrate with Shortcuts for advanced automation. Sync across devices and utilize widgets for convenient control.

**Highlights:** Multiple named timers (counter, stopwatch, interval), Customizable alerts (sound, haptics, critical alerts), Shortcuts and URL integration, Interval templates for complex routines, Widgets and Live Activities support, iCloud sync across devices, Light and Dark themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Toy | $0.99 | one-time |
| v1 Unlimited Timers (Legacy) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tier 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Toy | $2.99 | one-time |
| v1 Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Toy | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tier 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Huge Toy | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent Shortcuts integration
- 💰 Affordable one-time purchase
- 🚫 No data collection
- ✨ Clean and intuitive UI
- 🚀 Fast and performant (v3)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Numerous bugs and glitches
- 🔇 No sound/alarms
- ⚠️ Notifications not stopping
- ⏳ Slow loading times
- ⌚ Watch app issues

**Reported bugs**

- Repeat function causing repeated shortcut execution
- No sound even with critical alerts on
- Notifications won't stop after timer completion
- Interval timer progress lost
- Stock timers restoring after deletion

**Requested features**

- Menu bar timer on Mac
- Widgets for home screen
- Custom sounds for timers
- Delayed timer start (date/time)
- Group timers and trigger individual timers


### LockInNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockinnote-note-for-widget/id1644879340)

Quickly jot down notes directly on your home screen or lock screen widgets. Customize the appearance of your notes with various font and design options. Sync across devices using iCloud and link to other apps with URL schemes.

**Highlights:** Widget note-taking, Customizable font and design, iCloud sync, URL scheme actions, Share sheets, Multi-platform support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AD Free  (iOS, macOS) | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Just Timers free?

Just Timers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is LockInNote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Just Timers or LockInNote?

LockInNote is rated higher. Just Timers averages 4.1 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while LockInNote averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Just Timers or LockInNote have ads?

Neither Just Timers nor LockInNote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Just Timers or LockInNote?

Just Timers ships an update every 4 weeks, and LockInNote every 2 months. Most recently, Just Timers was updated on October 15, 2026 and LockInNote on September 15, 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.*