LockNotes vs Steep
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!
Steep
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Steep is the app that turns "buy now" into "maybe later." See something you want? Steep it. Give any purchase 72 hours to cool off before you commit. Still want it when the timer ends? Go for it. Changed your mind? The money you didn't spend stacks straight into your savings. Impulse buying is a habit. So is waiting. Steep helps you build the second one — quietly, without a single spreadsheet. HOW IT WORKS — Add anything you're tempted by (paste a link, we grab the name, price & photo) — Let it steep for 24h, 48h, 72h or 7 days — When time's up: buy it, skip it, or steep longer — Every skip adds its price to your savings total WHY YOU'LL LIKE IT — Beat impulse spending without feeling deprived — See exactly how much you've saved this month — Share any product link straight from Safari, Instagram or TikTok — Prices auto-convert across 30+ currencies — Home & lock-screen widgets keep your savings in sight — A shareable monthly recap of everything you didn't buy — 10 languages, dark mode, and no account required Want it? Wait for it. Download Steep and shop like your future self is watching.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Steep at none against LockNotes's shown. Steep also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
LockNotes ships an update every 3 months, Steep every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LockNotes | Steep |
|---|---|---|
| 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 4 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 83 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cao Tran | Arda Kaan Ozcan |
In-app purchases
LockNotes
No in-app purchases
Steep
No in-app purchases









