# Lock Screen Draw vs LockScreenNotes

The clearest difference is rating: LockScreenNotes at 4.8 against Lock Screen Draw's 4.0. LockScreenNotes also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (weekly vs every 17 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lock Screen Draw sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. LockScreenNotes asks for nothing beyond the download.

LockScreenNotes holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LockScreenNotes has 1.7K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Lock Screen Draw ships an update every 17 months, LockScreenNotes weekly. Both last shipped on November 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lock Screen Draw | LockScreenNotes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-screen-draw/id1643417394/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockscreennotes/id6753734581/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **1.7K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 87.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 1 MB | 197 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.2** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexey Primechaev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1404984003) | [Takumi Banjoya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1842537099) |

## What reviewers say

### Lock Screen Draw

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-screen-draw/id1643417394)

Transform your phone's lock screen into a personalized canvas. Create custom drawing widgets to express your creativity and make your device uniquely yours. Easily design notes or art that appear every time you unlock your phone.

**Highlights:** Custom drawing widgets, Personalized lock screen design, Create note widgets, Express creativity, Easy widget creation

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lock Screen Draw Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Lock Screen Draw Yearly | $8.99 | per year |


### LockScreenNotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockscreennotes/id6753734581)

Display important notes directly on your phone's lock screen so you never forget. Jot down ideas, manage to-dos, and even doodle, all without unlocking your device. Customize the look with over 100 free designs and fonts.

**Highlights:** Lock screen note display, To-do management from lock screen, Over 100 free designs and customization, Handwritten notes and doodles, Image pasting, Note history and usage stats, Local data storage for privacy

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lock Screen Draw free?

Lock Screen Draw is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is LockScreenNotes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lock Screen Draw or LockScreenNotes?

LockScreenNotes is rated higher. Lock Screen Draw averages 4.0 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while LockScreenNotes averages 4.8 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do Lock Screen Draw or LockScreenNotes have ads?

Neither Lock Screen Draw nor LockScreenNotes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lock Screen Draw or LockScreenNotes?

Lock Screen Draw ships an update every 17 months, and LockScreenNotes weekly. Most recently, Lock Screen Draw was updated on November 14, 2026 and LockScreenNotes on November 14, 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.*