# LockNotes vs Time Xplorer

The clearest difference is rating: Time Xplorer at 5.0 against LockNotes's 2.7. Time Xplorer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). LockNotes's advantage is ratings volume (29 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, 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.

Time Xplorer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LockNotes has 29 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | LockNotes | Time Xplorer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locknotes-note-on-lock-screen/id1645006192/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-xplorer/id6741823063/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **29** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 40.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 83 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cao Tran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1346991351) | [Akshay Ayyanchira](https://appshunter.io/developer/1795756459) |

## 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


### Time Xplorer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-xplorer/id6741823063)

Instantly find countries that share the same time as your selected time. Ideal for travelers, remote workers, and anyone curious about global time zones. Explore the world by timezone.

**Highlights:** Time picker, Instant country list by time zone, SwiftUI design, Global time zone exploration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LockNotes free?

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

### Is Time Xplorer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LockNotes or Time Xplorer?

Time Xplorer is rated higher. LockNotes averages 2.7 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Time Xplorer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do LockNotes or Time Xplorer have ads?

LockNotes shows ads; Time Xplorer 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.*