Comparison

LockNotes vs Nook | Private Link Saver

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

Nook | Private Link Saver

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Nook is a cozy little home for your links — saved right on your iPhone, never on someone else's server. No account to create. No cloud to trust. No tracking, ever. Just you and your links. SAVE IN SECONDS Paste a URL, optionally give it a title, done. Nook cleans up the link for you and shows a readable title even if you skip naming it. FIND IT INSTANTLY Search is always right there on the main screen. Type a few letters and your link appears — no folders to dig through, no tags to maintain. COPY WITHOUT THE FUSS Need a link back? Copy it straight from the list with one tap. No detail screens, no extra steps. DELETE WITHOUT REGRET Deleted links go to Trash first, so a slip of the finger never costs you anything. Restore them, remove them for good, or empty the whole bin when you're ready. TRULY PRIVATE, ACTUALLY YOURS - Everything is stored locally on your device — nothing is uploaded, synced, or shared - No sign-up, no email, no "free trial" - Optional Face ID or passcode lock keeps curious eyes out - Export all your links as JSON anytime — your data is yours to take - Reset everything with one tap if you ever want a fresh start DESIGNED FOR iOS 26 Nook feels right at home on your iPhone: native SwiftUI, Liquid Glass surfaces, full dark mode, and respect for your accessibility settings like reduced motion and increased contrast. Nook doesn't want your attention, your data, or your subscription. It just wants to hold your links until you need them.

Screenshots

LockNotes4 screens
Nook | Private Link Saver4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: LockNotes at Free against Nook | Private Link Saver's $4.99. LockNotes also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.5). Nook | Private Link Saver's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

LockNotes is free to download; Nook | Private Link Saver costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
LockNotes versus Nook | Private Link Saver: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLockNotesNook | Private Link Saver
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating2.7 (29 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings29 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB1 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperCao TranSayazhan Onglassyn

In-app purchases

None

LockNotes

No in-app purchases

None

Nook | Private Link Saver

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LockNotes free?
LockNotes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nook | Private Link Saver free?
Nook | Private Link Saver costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do LockNotes or Nook | Private Link Saver have ads?
LockNotes shows ads; Nook | Private Link Saver does not.

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