# Lock Launcher ⁺ vs LockInNote

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lock Launcher ⁺ at none against LockInNote's 1. Lock Launcher ⁺ also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). LockInNote's advantage is device support (4 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LockInNote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Lock Launcher ⁺ asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Lock Launcher ⁺ against 5.0 for LockInNote. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 3 respectively.

Lock Launcher ⁺ ships an update every 3 weeks, LockInNote every 2 months. Both last shipped on June 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lock Launcher ⁺ | LockInNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-launcher/id1644047223/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockinnote-note-for-widget/id1644879340/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [碧 郑](https://appshunter.io/developer/1633389687) | [Ryo Yamashita](https://appshunter.io/developer/1347562710) |

## What reviewers say

### Lock Launcher ⁺

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-launcher/id1644047223)

Enhance your iOS 16 lock screen with customizable widgets that allow one-click app launching. Personalize your lock screen with unique icons and album pictures, transforming it from static wallpaper to a functional shortcut hub.

**Highlights:** Widgets on lock screen, One-click app launching, Customizable widget icons, Use album pictures as icons, Multiple system icons, Direct search for widget creation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### LockInNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockinnote-note-for-widget/id1644879340)

Quickly jot down notes directly on your home screen or lock screen widgets. Customize the appearance of your notes with various font and design options. Sync across devices using iCloud and link to other apps with URL schemes.

**Highlights:** Widget note-taking, Customizable font and design, iCloud sync, URL scheme actions, Share sheets, Multi-platform support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AD Free  (iOS, macOS) | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lock Launcher ⁺ free?

Lock Launcher ⁺ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is LockInNote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lock Launcher ⁺ or LockInNote?

LockInNote is rated higher. Lock Launcher ⁺ averages 4.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while LockInNote averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Lock Launcher ⁺ or LockInNote have ads?

Neither Lock Launcher ⁺ nor LockInNote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lock Launcher ⁺ or LockInNote?

Lock Launcher ⁺ ships an update every 3 weeks, and LockInNote every 2 months. Most recently, Lock Launcher ⁺ was updated on June 11, 2026 and LockInNote on June 11, 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.*