# Desktop Note vs LockNotes

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LockNotes at none against Desktop Note's 5. LockNotes also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 91%). Desktop Note's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Desktop Note sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 3 months. LockNotes asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Desktop Note | LockNotes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desktop-note-notes-and-photos/id1618786886/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **5** | — |
| Positive reviews | 91.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 197 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [文烁 蔡](https://appshunter.io/developer/1522194890) | [HiPups inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658055215) |

## What reviewers say

### Desktop Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desktop-note-notes-and-photos/id1618786886)

This app allows you to create and display digital sticky notes directly on your desktop. Customize note colors, add checklists, and use widgets to keep your reminders visible. Notes sync across devices via iCloud for secure access.

**Highlights:** Desktop sticky notes, Customizable note colors, To-do checklists, Desktop widgets, Pin notes above windows (macOS), iCloud sync, Privacy protection

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Desktop Note - 1 Quarter | $0.99 | per 3 months |
| Desktop Note Premium | $0.99 | per month |
| Desktop Note Premium | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium | $2.99 | per 3 months |


### LockNotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locknotes-lock-screen-notes/id6794979438)

Keep important notes and to-dos visible directly on your phone's Lock Screen. Quickly check off tasks, organize projects with boards and lists, and personalize your notes with various styles and handwriting options. Collaborate with friends in real-time on shared notes.

**Highlights:** Lock Screen notes and widgets, Task completion without unlocking, Boards and lists for project organization, Customizable paper and ink styles, Handwriting and drawing tools, Real-time collaborative notes, Home Screen widgets and Live Activities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Desktop Note free?

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

### Is LockNotes free?

LockNotes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Desktop Note or LockNotes have ads?

Neither Desktop Note nor LockNotes shows ads.

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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.*