# LockInNote vs Simple Text Widget

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple Text Widget at none against LockInNote's 1. Simple Text Widget also leads on ratings volume (651 vs 3). LockInNote's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

LockInNote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Text Widget has 651 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LockInNote | Simple Text Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockinnote-note-for-widget/id1644879340/reviews)** | [4.6 (651 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-text-widget-reminder/id6743341608/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **651** |
| Positive reviews | — | 63.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 9 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ryo Yamashita](https://appshunter.io/developer/1347562710) | [CeylonLabs Technologies Pvt Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1018565760) |

## 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 |


### Simple Text Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-text-widget-reminder/id6743341608)

Add important notes, goals, or to-do lists directly to your Lock Screen or Home Screen. Keep crucial information visible at a glance with customizable widgets for daily reminders or motivational quotes.

**Highlights:** Add notes to Lock Screen, Add notes to Home Screen, Customizable widgets, Instant updates, Keep info visible, Personalize screen

**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 Simple Text Widget free?

Simple Text Widget is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, LockInNote or Simple Text Widget?

LockInNote is rated higher. LockInNote averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Simple Text Widget averages 4.6 from 651 ratings.

### Do LockInNote or Simple Text Widget have ads?

Neither LockInNote nor Simple Text Widget shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LockInNote or Simple Text Widget?

LockInNote ships an update every 2 months, and Simple Text Widget every 2 months. Most recently, LockInNote was updated on September 15, 2026 and Simple Text Widget on October 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.*