Comparison

LockNotes vs DIY Widgets

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

LockNotes

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
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LockNotes – Sticky Notes on Your iPhone Lock Screen Stay organized and never forget what matters! With LockNotes, you can pin your notes, to-dos, reminders, or even motivational quotes directly to your iPhone Lock Screen. No need to unlock your phone — your important info is always right in front of you. Why you’ll love LockNotes: • Notes on Lock Screen – Keep tasks, reminders, and ideas instantly visible. • Quick Note Taking – Capture thoughts in seconds. • Customizable Fonts & Styles – Personalize your notes to match your style. • Perfect for Events & Countdowns – Track birthdays, deadlines, or daily goals. • Stay Inspired – Add quotes or affirmations to boost your day. Make your Lock Screen more useful than ever. Download LockNotes now and keep your life organized at a glance!

About

DIY Widgets

Personalize your device's home screen with a wide array of stylish widgets, themes, and fonts. Create your own custom widgets or choose from a vast library of pre-designed options to make your phone unique.

Highlights
  • Customizable widgets
  • Widget editor
  • Themed keyboards
  • Stylish fonts
  • Charging animations
  • Photo widgets
  • Countdown widgets
Features
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DIY Widgets allows you to freely add stylish widgets and customize the home screen! We got cool widgets, themes, keyboards, fonts and charging animations that are really beautiful! DIY Widgets makes adding aesthetic and handy widgets to your home screen easy. Choose from stunning predesigned widgets or, better yet, create your own with the easy-to-use widget editor. Browse dozens of widget types like photo, countdown, date and battery, weather, quotes, and many more. Information about the auto-renewal of subscription: - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the period. - If you want to continue the service, your subscription should be continued. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period– 1-year subscription with a 3-day trial version – US$ 29.99 - The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. - There are 3 packages including: 1 week, 1 month and 1 year with the weekly package and year allowing a 3-day trial period. Once it expires, your subscription will automatically renew. The following subscription plans are available (price may vary depending on location): – 1-week subscription with a 3-day trial version – US$ 4.99 – 1-month subscription – US$ 9.99 – 1-year subscription with a 3-day trial version – US$ 29.99 - You can cancel your subscription via this URL: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p_BKxIiZDDxmgZTVKVmTdtaMetof5cjzFJ0L7xeLfiM/edit?usp=sharing Privacy Policy: https://mobile-smart-growth.web.app/ Privacy Policy: https://mobile-smart-growth.web.app/

Screenshots

LockNotes4 screens
DIY Widgets4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DIY Widgets at 4.3 against LockNotes's 2.7. DIY Widgets also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). LockNotes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (41% vs 8%). On price there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. DIY Widgets sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. LockNotes asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DIY Widgets holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DIY Widgets has 170 ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 41% of LockNotes's written reviews are positive against 8% of DIY Widgets's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LockNotes ships an update every 3 months, DIY Widgets every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
LockNotes versus DIY Widgets: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLockNotesDIY Widgets
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (29 ratings)4.3 (170 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.5% of reviews — better8.3% of reviews
Number of ratings29170 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB105 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperCao TranMobile Smart Growth

Customer experience

LockNotes

All ratings24 ratings
Positive45.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative54.2%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive40.5%
Neutral2.7%
Negative56.8%

DIY Widgets

All ratings170 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral4.7%
Negative15.3%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive8.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative83.3%

In-app purchases

None

LockNotes

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

DIY Widgets

Subscriptions3
  • Color Widgets VIP3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Widgets Lock Screen Premium1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription for VIP3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is LockNotes free?
LockNotes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DIY Widgets free?
DIY Widgets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LockNotes or DIY Widgets?
DIY Widgets is rated higher. LockNotes averages 2.7 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while DIY Widgets averages 4.3 from 170 ratings.
Do LockNotes or DIY Widgets have ads?
LockNotes shows ads; DIY Widgets does not.
Which is updated more often, LockNotes or DIY Widgets?
LockNotes ships an update every 3 months, and DIY Widgets every 2 weeks. Most recently, LockNotes was updated on September 17, 2026 and DIY Widgets on September 18, 2026.

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