# Flop vs LockNotes

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Flop at 84% against LockNotes's 41%. Flop also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.7) and ratings volume (312 vs 29). LockNotes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flop sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. LockNotes asks for nothing beyond the download.

Flop holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flop has 312 ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Flop's written reviews are positive against 41% of LockNotes's.

Flop ships an update every 2 months, LockNotes every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flop | LockNotes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (312 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flop-ios-17-screen-widgets/id1641683384/reviews)** | [2.7 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locknotes-note-on-lock-screen/id1645006192/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **312** | 29 |
| Positive reviews | **84.0% of reviews** | 40.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 187 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [SPNA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573018382) | [Cao Tran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1346991351) |

## What reviewers say

### Flop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flop-ios-17-screen-widgets/id1641683384)

This app offers interactive widgets and mini-games designed for stress relief. Users can interact with a character through poking, flipping, and feeding, which increases the character's stress level while providing a de-stressing experience for the user. Access all features with a one-time purchase.

**Highlights:** Interactive character torment, Home screen widgets for instant fidgeting, Stress-relieving mini-games, Anger bar progression, Daily interaction reminders, Lifetime license for all features

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Widgets | $0.99 | one-time |
| PRO Widgets | $1.99 | one-time |
| PRO Widgets | $2.99 | one-time |
| PRO Widgets | $3.99 | one-time |
| PRO Widgets | $4.99 | one-time |
| PRO Widgets | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for learning professions
- 👍 Cool app
- 👍 Awesome app
- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Useful for storage problems

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitched and stayed red
- 💰 Not worth the money
- 👎 Terrible customization
- 👎 No color filter
- 👎 Opacity cannot be changed

**Reported bugs**

- App stayed red
- App not working
- Cannot get into the app

**Requested features**

- Add more free items
- More customization options
- Color filter
- Adjustable opacity


### LockNotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locknotes-note-on-lock-screen/id1645006192)

Pin notes, to-dos, reminders, and quotes directly to your iPhone Lock Screen. Access important information at a glance without unlocking your device. Customize your notes with different fonts and styles.

**Highlights:** Notes on Lock Screen, Quick Note Taking, Customizable Fonts & Styles, Event & Countdown Tracking, Inspirational Quotes

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flop free?

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

### Is LockNotes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Flop or LockNotes?

Flop is rated higher. Flop averages 4.4 out of 5 from 312 ratings, while LockNotes averages 2.7 from 29 ratings.

### Do Flop or LockNotes have ads?

Both Flop and LockNotes show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flop or LockNotes?

Flop ships an update every 2 months, and LockNotes every 3 months. Most recently, Flop was updated on September 17, 2026 and LockNotes on September 17, 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.*