LockNotes vs Lock Screen Text
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!
Lock Screen Text
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Lock Screen Text keeps your favorite quotes and short notes front and center with clean, minimalist Lock Screen widgets. Key Features: 1. Instant Focus: Display your favorite quotes and short notes right where you'll see them. 2. Clean & Minimalist: Designed to look seamless and feel effortless to use. 3. Fully Customizable: Personalize your text, font style, and alignment to match your style. 4. Simple & Lightweight: No account required, no unnecessary complexity, just clean Lock Screen widgets. 5. Free Forever: Use Text Slot 1 for free with full customization. 6. Optional Upgrade: Unlock all 10 text slots with a one-time purchase - no subscriptions, ever.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LockNotes at none against Lock Screen Text's 1. Lock Screen Text's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Lock Screen Text sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LockNotes asks for nothing beyond the download.
LockNotes ships an update every 3 months, Lock Screen Text every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LockNotes | Lock Screen Text |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (29 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 40.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 29 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 83 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cao Tran | Kok Lam Chong |
In-app purchases
LockNotes
No in-app purchases
Lock Screen Text
- Lifetime Pro$4.99
Questions
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