# LockInNote vs PlopNote

The clearest difference is rating: LockInNote at 5.0 against PlopNote's 4.5. LockInNote also leads on ads (none vs shown). PlopNote's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LockInNote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PlopNote sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LockInNote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 8 respectively.

LockInNote ships an update every 2 months, PlopNote every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LockInNote | PlopNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockinnote-note-for-widget/id1644879340/reviews)** | [4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plopnote/id6459233815/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ryo Yamashita](https://appshunter.io/developer/1347562710) | [tadashi atoji](https://appshunter.io/developer/431510057) |

## 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 |


### PlopNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plopnote/id6459233815)

Create customizable sticky notes for your home screen. Personalize with background colors, photos, and text. Useful for lists, reminders, or creative writing.

**Highlights:** Customizable background color, Add photos with adjustable transparency, Rich text editor with undo/redo, Pre-designed background templates, Automatic content saving, Font size adjustment

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Add features | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LockInNote free?

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

### Is PlopNote free?

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

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

LockInNote is rated higher. LockInNote averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while PlopNote averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.

### Do LockInNote or PlopNote have ads?

PlopNote shows ads; LockInNote does not.

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

LockInNote ships an update every 2 months, and PlopNote every 5 weeks. Most recently, LockInNote was updated on June 11, 2026 and PlopNote on September 10, 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.*