Comparison

LockCheck Camera vs Years Journal

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

LockCheck Camera

Features
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A checklist app for checking things such as fire safety, locked doors, and items you need to bring with you. Have you ever left home and then wondered, “Did I lock the door?” or “Did I turn off the stove?” If so, this app can help put your mind at ease. By taking a photo of the item you’re checking, you can review it later even when you’re away from home. You can choose between two ways to complete a check: tap the checklist item or take a photo of the item being checked. When you check an item by taking a photo, the photo is saved within the app, allowing you to review what you checked and the situation afterward. No shutter sound is played when taking photos. Key Features * Create multiple checklists (for example, daily essentials, locking up your home, or locking up your workplace) * Choose how to complete a check: tap a checklist item or take a photo of the item being checked * Review your completed checks later * Automatically delete saved check records after a user-specified retention period

About

Years Journal

This app allows you to record your daily thoughts and emotions, and revisit past entries for the same date. You can attach photos, search your history, and enjoy a visually organized calendar view. Automatic backups and multi-device support ensure your memories are always accessible.

Highlights
  • Write and display journal entries
  • Attach photos to entries
  • Calendar view of entries
  • Search past entries
  • Automatic data backup
  • Multi-device viewing and editing
  • Dark mode and theme customization
Features
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Revisit this day in past years. See journal entries from the same date, year by year. Write about today with words and photos, then look back at what you were doing on this day before. Features • Entries from the same date, grouped by year • Journal entries with text and photos • A calendar for choosing a date • Search by words you remember • A photo album that opens the entry from that day • Automatic data backup and viewing and editing across devices • Theme colors and dark mode • Passcode lock On supported devices, set a passcode first, then enable Face ID or Touch ID in Settings → Lock. Backup and use across devices require an account and an internet connection. A Premium subscription is available to remove ads. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://lightnet328.notion.site/Years-Privacy-Policy-2cfa38e8fd534d96931fd95bcd22770d

Screenshots

LockCheck Camera3 screens
Years Journal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Years Journal at Free against LockCheck Camera's $1.99. Years Journal also leads on device support (3 vs 1). LockCheck Camera's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Years Journal is free to download; LockCheck Camera costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LockCheck Camera ships an update every 10 days, Years Journal every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
LockCheck Camera versus Years Journal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLockCheck CameraYears Journal
Price$1.99Free — better
Positive reviews—72.7% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKouichi INAFUKUYutaro Kido

In-app purchases

None

LockCheck Camera

No in-app purchases

None

Years Journal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LockCheck Camera free?
LockCheck Camera costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Years Journal free?
Years Journal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LockCheck Camera or Years Journal have ads?
Years Journal shows ads; LockCheck Camera does not.
Which is updated more often, LockCheck Camera or Years Journal?
LockCheck Camera ships an update every 10 days, and Years Journal every 2 weeks. Most recently, LockCheck Camera was updated on November 3, 2026 and Years Journal on November 4, 2026.

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