# LockInNote vs Rotate

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rotate at none against LockInNote's 1. Rotate also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (22 vs 3). LockInNote's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for LockInNote against 4.9 for Rotate. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rotate has 22 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

LockInNote ships an update every 2 months, Rotate every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LockInNote | Rotate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockinnote-note-for-widget/id1644879340/reviews)** | [4.9 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rotate-schedule-widgets/id6455985337/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **22** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 9 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ryo Yamashita](https://appshunter.io/developer/1347562710) | [times twelve OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563184082) |

## 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 |


### Rotate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rotate-schedule-widgets/id6455985337)

Personalize your home and lock screens with dynamic widgets that display reminders, lists, and quotes on a schedule you set. Organize your day with custom notes and choose from aesthetic themes to match your style.

**Highlights:** Dynamic scheduled widgets, Customizable aesthetic themes, Effortless scheduling of notes, Inspiring quote and routine templates, Multiple note formats (text, lists), Flexible widget sizes, Unlimited widgets and notes, iCloud sync across devices

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LockInNote free?

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

### Is Rotate free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LockInNote or Rotate?

LockInNote is rated higher. LockInNote averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Rotate averages 4.9 from 22 ratings.

### Do LockInNote or Rotate have ads?

Neither LockInNote nor Rotate shows ads.

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

LockInNote ships an update every 2 months, and Rotate every 2 weeks. Most recently, LockInNote was updated on June 11, 2026 and Rotate on September 7, 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.*