# LockInNote vs LockNotes

The clearest difference is rating: LockInNote at 5.0 against LockNotes's 2.7. LockInNote also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (4 vs 1). LockNotes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (29 vs 3). On price, update cadence and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

LockInNote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LockNotes has 29 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

LockInNote ships an update every 2 months, LockNotes every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LockInNote | LockNotes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockinnote-note-for-widget/id1644879340/reviews)** | [2.7 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locknotes-note-on-lock-screen/id1645006192/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **29** |
| Positive reviews | — | 40.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 9 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Ryo Yamashita](https://appshunter.io/developer/1347562710) | [Cao Tran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1346991351) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### 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 LockInNote free?

LockInNote 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, LockInNote or LockNotes?

LockInNote is rated higher. LockInNote averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while LockNotes averages 2.7 from 29 ratings.

### Do LockInNote or LockNotes have ads?

LockNotes shows ads; LockInNote does not.

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

LockInNote ships an update every 2 months, and LockNotes every 3 months. Most recently, LockInNote was updated on September 15, 2026 and LockNotes on October 1, 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.*