Comparison

LockSwitch vs Earmarked

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

Head to head
About

LockSwitch

Create custom widgets for your device's lock screen to automate tasks. Access a library of actions or build your own, and personalize with thousands of icons or photos. Widgets sync across devices via iCloud.

Highlights
  • Custom lock screen widgets for app automation
  • Library of system and third-party app actions
  • Create your own custom actions
  • Personalize widgets with 3,500+ icons or photos
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • App themes and alternate icons
Features
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LockSwitch is a must-have for anyone wanting more control over their lock screen. Easily make custom widgets that trigger actions on your device when you tap them. Access the library of widget actions for system and third-party apps, or you create your own. ——— Features ——— - Create custom lock screen widgets for app automation. - Access a wide array of actions for system and third-party apps, or create your own. - Personalize your widgets with over 3,500 icons to choose from or choose a custom photo. - Widgets automatically sync across all of your devices with iCloud. - App themes and alternate app icons. ——— Support ——— If you enjoy using the app, please leave an excellent review and consider purchasing LockSwitch Pro, which will support me (Matt) as I'm the only person building this app. Please contact me on the support screen via the app settings tab if you have any issues, feedback, or feature requests. ——— Subscriptions ——— If you purchase a LockSwitch Pro subscription, payment will be charged to your iTunes account. Your account will automatically be charged for renewal 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period unless you disable auto-renew. You can turn off auto-renewal at any time by going to your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://mdssoftware.co/privacypolicy Terms of Use: https://mdssoftware.co/termsofuse

About

Earmarked

Features
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Earmarked is an audio bookmarking tool for podcast producers, journalists, researchers, lawyers, musicians, and editors — basically anyone who listens closely. Load an audio file, then tap to mark a moment while you listen. Add a title, a written note, or a voice memo. Export everything when you're ready to work. Tap the Bookmark button to mark a moment instantly. Use Mark In / Mark Out to capture a longer range. Every bookmark is timestamped and stored with your audio file. Add titles, written notes, and voice memos to any bookmark. Your thoughts stay in context, organized by file, ready when you sit down to edit. Voice memos are transcribed entirely on your device — no internet connection or API key required. Transcripts are included automatically in your CSV export. Share bookmarks as a CSV file or a ZIP bundle that includes your voice memo audio files. Opens in any spreadsheet app. Variable speed playback from 0.75x to 2x with pitch correction. Configurable skip forward and back. Lock screen and notification controls so you never have to unlock your phone to pause. Open files from your device, or share directly from Dropbox, Google Drive, or your file manager. If your phone can play it, Earmarked can bookmark it. Everything stays on your device. Earmarked does not upload your audio, bookmarks, or voice memos to any server. One-time purchase. No subscription. No ads.

Screenshots

LockSwitch4 screens
Earmarked4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: LockSwitch at Free against Earmarked's $6.99. Earmarked's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 12 months). On ads and iOS requirement 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

LockSwitch is free to download; Earmarked costs $6.99 up front. LockSwitch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Earmarked asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LockSwitch ships an update every 12 months, Earmarked fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on August 27, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
LockSwitch versus Earmarked: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLockSwitchEarmarked
PriceFree — better$6.99
Rating4.8 (8 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMasterMind Software LLCWhistler LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

LockSwitch

Subscriptions2
  • LockSwitch Pro$2.991 Month
  • LockSwitch Pro3 Days trial$9.991 Year
None

Earmarked

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LockSwitch free?
LockSwitch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Earmarked free?
Earmarked costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do LockSwitch or Earmarked have ads?
Neither LockSwitch nor Earmarked shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LockSwitch or Earmarked?
LockSwitch ships an update every 12 months, and Earmarked fortnightly. Most recently, LockSwitch was updated on August 27, 2026 and Earmarked on September 26, 2026.

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