# Desktop Note vs LockScreenNotes & Widget

The clearest difference is rating: LockScreenNotes & Widget at 5.0 against Desktop Note's 4.5. Desktop Note's advantage is ratings volume (19 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Desktop Note sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 3 months and LockScreenNotes & Widget sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LockScreenNotes & Widget holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 4 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Desktop Note | LockScreenNotes & Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desktop-note-notes-and-photos/id1618786886/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockscreennotes-and-widget/id6795145192/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 90.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 4 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [文烁 蔡](https://appshunter.io/developer/1522194890) | [Andrew Moroz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1790914531) |

## What reviewers say

### Desktop Note

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

Recreate the tactile feel of sticky notes on your digital devices. Customize their appearance, add to-do lists, and display them on your home screen or desktop. Sync notes across your Apple devices with iCloud for seamless access.

**Highlights:** Customizable note colors and backgrounds, To-do checklists, Photo widgets for home screen, Text formatting (bold, italics), iCloud backup and sync, macOS desktop integration

**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 |


### LockScreenNotes & Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockscreennotes-and-widget/id6795145192)

Keep important reminders and to-do lists visible on your phone's lock screen. Access notes instantly without unlocking your device, ensuring you never forget crucial information.

**Highlights:** Lock screen reminders, Instant note access, To-do lists, Live Activities integration, Always visible notes

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Desktop Note free?

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

### Is LockScreenNotes & Widget free?

LockScreenNotes & Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Desktop Note or LockScreenNotes & Widget?

LockScreenNotes & Widget is rated higher. Desktop Note averages 4.5 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while LockScreenNotes & Widget averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Desktop Note or LockScreenNotes & Widget have ads?

Neither Desktop Note nor LockScreenNotes & Widget 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.*