# LockInNote vs Lock Screen Widgets

The clearest difference is rating: LockInNote at 5.0 against Lock Screen Widgets's 3.7. LockInNote also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LockInNote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Lock Screen Widgets sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LockInNote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively.

LockInNote ships an update every 2 months, Lock Screen Widgets every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and August 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LockInNote | Lock Screen Widgets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockinnote-note-for-widget/id1644879340/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-screen-widgets-locktodo/id6443416337/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 3 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ryo Yamashita](https://appshunter.io/developer/1347562710) | [Daisuke Suzuki](https://appshunter.io/developer/436982889) |

## 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 |


### Lock Screen Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-screen-widgets-locktodo/id6443416337)

Quickly add to-do lists and notes directly to your device's lock screen. Organize your tasks with a sort function. Offers a premium subscription for enhanced features.

**Highlights:** To-do list lock screen widgets, Notes lock screen widgets, Sort function for tasks, Premium subscription option, Quick widget creation

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly Plan | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly Plan | $8.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LockInNote free?

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

### Is Lock Screen Widgets free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LockInNote or Lock Screen Widgets?

LockInNote is rated higher. LockInNote averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Lock Screen Widgets averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do LockInNote or Lock Screen Widgets have ads?

Lock Screen Widgets shows ads; LockInNote does not.

### Which is updated more often, LockInNote or Lock Screen Widgets?

LockInNote ships an update every 2 months, and Lock Screen Widgets every 4 months. Most recently, LockInNote was updated on June 11, 2026 and Lock Screen Widgets on August 13, 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.*