Comparison

Any Text · Widgets vs LockNotes

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

Head to head
About

Any Text · Widgets

Display any text on your Lock or Home Screen to keep important notes, goals, or tasks visible. Customize text with Markdown and utilize 20 different widgets. Integrates with Shortcuts for powerful automations and syncs across devices via iCloud.

Highlights
  • Customizable text widgets
  • Lock Screen and Home Screen support
  • Markdown styling (bold, italic, strikethrough)
  • Live Activity and StandBy support
  • iCloud device syncing
  • Shortcuts app integration
Features
Currently charting
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Put any kind of text on your Lock Screen or Home Screen so you won't miss it. It could be an important note, your goal, a list of tasks, etc. It also supports Live Activity and StandBy. The app includes 20 widgets that lets you put different text on different Lock Screen configurations or Home Screen. You can style parts of the text bold, italic, or strikethrough using Markdown. Syncs seamlessly across your devices with iCloud. Simply tap the widget to open the app to edit the text. ■ Shortcuts The app is scriptable through the Shortcuts app, enabling a lot of powerful use-cases. For example, you could use an automation to change the text at a certain point in the day or at certain places. The only limit is your creativity. ■ Support You can contact me through the feedback button in the app.

About

LockNotes

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
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LockNotes – Sticky Notes on Your iPhone Lock Screen Stay organized and never forget what matters! With LockNotes, you can pin your notes, to-dos, reminders, or even motivational quotes directly to your iPhone Lock Screen. No need to unlock your phone — your important info is always right in front of you. Why you’ll love LockNotes: • Notes on Lock Screen – Keep tasks, reminders, and ideas instantly visible. • Quick Note Taking – Capture thoughts in seconds. • Customizable Fonts & Styles – Personalize your notes to match your style. • Perfect for Events & Countdowns – Track birthdays, deadlines, or daily goals. • Stay Inspired – Add quotes or affirmations to boost your day. Make your Lock Screen more useful than ever. Download LockNotes now and keep your life organized at a glance!

Screenshots

Any Text · Widgets3 screens
LockNotes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: LockNotes at Free against Any Text · Widgets's $4.00. LockNotes also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). Any Text · Widgets's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 2.7) and review sentiment (82% vs 41%). On in-app purchases 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

LockNotes is free to download; Any Text · Widgets costs $4.00 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Any Text · Widgets holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Any Text · Widgets has 450 ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Any Text · Widgets's written reviews are positive against 41% of LockNotes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Any Text · Widgets ships an update every 6 weeks, LockNotes every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard10 real differences · 1 level
Any Text · Widgets versus LockNotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAny Text · WidgetsLockNotes
Price$4.00Free — better
Rating4.6 (450 ratings) — better2.7 (29 ratings)
Positive reviews81.9% of reviews — better40.5% of reviews
Number of ratings450 — better29
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
Best chart rank#47 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB83 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperSindre SorhusCao Tran

Customer experience

Any Text · Widgets

All ratings450 ratings
Positive88.4%
Neutral4.0%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews138 reviews
Positive81.9%
Neutral3.6%
Negative14.5%

LockNotes

All ratings24 ratings
Positive45.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative54.2%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive40.5%
Neutral2.7%
Negative56.8%

Bugs and requests

Any Text · Widgets

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Widget not showing on Lock Screen
  • Text not updating in a timely manner
  • Force show when locked doesn't work

Requested features

6 requests
  • Allow alternating/rotating text
  • Add custom font support
  • Provide full-width widget options
  • Add custom widget background colors
  • Enable editing widgets directly
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  • Add Apple Watch widget support

LockNotes

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Any Text · Widgets

No in-app purchases

None

LockNotes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Any Text · Widgets free?
Any Text · Widgets costs $4.00, with no in-app purchases.
Is LockNotes free?
LockNotes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Any Text · Widgets or LockNotes?
Any Text · Widgets is rated higher. Any Text · Widgets averages 4.6 out of 5 from 450 ratings, while LockNotes averages 2.7 from 29 ratings.
Do Any Text · Widgets or LockNotes have ads?
LockNotes shows ads; Any Text · Widgets does not.
Which is updated more often, Any Text · Widgets or LockNotes?
Any Text · Widgets ships an update every 6 weeks, and LockNotes every 3 months. Most recently, Any Text · Widgets was updated on September 29, 2026 and LockNotes on September 17, 2026.

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