LockNotes vs Simple Text Widget
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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!
Simple Text Widget
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.
- Add notes to Lock Screen
- Add notes to Home Screen
- Customizable widgets
- Instant updates
- Keep info visible
- Personalize screen
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Never Forget What Matters! Easily add important notes, goals, or to-do lists to your Lock Screen or Home Screen with customizable widgets. Whether it’s a daily reminder, a motivational quote, or a task list, keep it right where you’ll see it! Quick & Easy – Just tap the widget to update instantly. Stay Organized – Keep important info always visible. Personalize Your Screen – Make your reminders stand out. Download now and make your Lock Screen & Home Screen work for you!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Simple Text Widget at 4.6 against LockNotes's 2.7. Simple Text Widget also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (64% vs 41%). LockNotes's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Simple Text Widget holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Text Widget has 651 ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of LockNotes's written reviews are positive against 64% of Simple Text Widget's.
LockNotes ships an update every 3 months, Simple Text Widget every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LockNotes | Simple Text Widget |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (29 ratings) | 4.6 (651 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 40.5% of reviews | 63.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 29 | 651 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 83 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cao Tran | CeylonLabs Technologies Pvt Ltd |
Customer experience
LockNotes
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In-app purchases
LockNotes
No in-app purchases
Simple Text Widget
No in-app purchases
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