Comparison

Locked Notes° vs SlangPop

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Locked Notes°

Securely store your private thoughts and ideas with this app. It offers robust organization and advanced editing tools, all protected by biometric authentication for ultimate privacy. Your notes are automatically hidden and locked when the app is in the background.

Highlights
  • Biometric authentication (Face ID/Touch ID)
  • Organize notes in folders
  • Search notes and folders
  • Advanced note editing
  • Automatic background hiding and locking
Features
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Keep your notes in a private and secure place. No hassle needed, just let's get started in less than a minute! Do not worry about curious eyes and leaked passwords as the app allows only biometric authentication. Key features: - Take notes in a breeze - Organize your notes in folders - Search notes and folders - Advanced note editing capabilities - Biometric authentication with Face ID or Touch ID - Automatically hide your notes while the app is in the background - Automatically lock the app while the app is in the background

About

SlangPop

Features
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SlangPop: Master Chinese Internet Slang Like a Native! Want to shock your Chinese friends? Imagine casually dropping phrases like yyds and watching their jaws hit the floor! Learning these viral expressions is the ultimate way to upgrade your Mandarin street cred. Key Features: • Hundreds of trending slang terms with ​native audio pronunciations • ​Full English explanations for every phrase • ​Bilingual example sentences (Chinese + English) • ​Smart search by pinyin, English meaning or category Perfect for: • Mandarin learners who want to sound like locals • Expats navigating Chinese social media • Culture lovers exploring China's internet trends "Wait... YOU know this slang?!" – Your amazed Chinese friends Contact: imagebear@gmail.com ©2025 SlangPop

Screenshots

Locked Notes°3 screens
SlangPop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Locked Notes° at none against SlangPop's 1. Locked Notes° also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 11 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.1). On price, 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

Both are free to download. SlangPop sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Locked Notes° asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Locked Notes° ships an update every 2 months, SlangPop every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Locked Notes° versus SlangPop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLocked Notes°SlangPop
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (365 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews92.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings365 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.1
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdam CzikoMaojian Tang

Bugs and requests

Locked Notes°

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Inconsistent face recognition
  • Notes sometimes disappearing

Requested features

4 requests
  • Backup and restore functionality
  • Password protection for individual notes
  • Ability to select and edit specific text
  • Cross-device syncing

SlangPop

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Locked Notes°

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

SlangPop

One-time1
  • Slang Pop Premium Features$1.99

Questions

Is Locked Notes° free?
Locked Notes° is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SlangPop free?
SlangPop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Locked Notes° or SlangPop have ads?
Neither Locked Notes° nor SlangPop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Locked Notes° or SlangPop?
Locked Notes° ships an update every 2 months, and SlangPop every 11 months. Most recently, Locked Notes° was updated on October 18, 2026 and SlangPop on October 7, 2026.

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