# LockNotes vs AniWidget

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AniWidget at 93% against LockNotes's 41%. AniWidget also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.7) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

AniWidget holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29 and 26 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of LockNotes's written reviews are positive against 93% of AniWidget's.

## The numbers

| Metric | LockNotes | AniWidget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locknotes-note-on-lock-screen/id1645006192/reviews) | **[4.8 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aniwidgetlockscreen-widget-16/id6443600163/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **29** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | 40.5% of reviews | **93.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 83 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cao Tran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1346991351) | [DAJTRAIN LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1643399598) |

## What reviewers say

### LockNotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locknotes-note-on-lock-screen/id1645006192)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### AniWidget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aniwidgetlockscreen-widget-16/id6443600163)

Personalize your device's lock screen with a variety of customizable widgets. Add animated pets, motivational quotes, and unique text art to express your style. Offers a wide range of fonts and pre-designed collections for easy customization.

**Highlights:** Animated widget pets, Customizable quotes, Emoji & ASCII Text Art, 100+ fonts supported, Pre-designed widget collections, Still or animated widgets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LockNotes free?

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

### Is AniWidget free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LockNotes or AniWidget?

AniWidget is rated higher. LockNotes averages 2.7 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while AniWidget averages 4.8 from 26 ratings.

### Do LockNotes or AniWidget have ads?

LockNotes shows ads; AniWidget does not.

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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.*