# Safety Note+ Pro vs Lock Notes

The clearest difference is price: Lock Notes at Free against Safety Note+ Pro's $3.99. Lock Notes also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Safety Note+ Pro's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On review sentiment, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Lock Notes is free to download; Safety Note+ Pro costs $3.99 up front. Safety Note+ Pro sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Lock Notes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Safety Note+ Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 739 and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Safety Note+ Pro's written reviews are positive against 73% of Lock Notes's.

Safety Note+ Pro ships an update fortnightly, Lock Notes every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Safety Note+ Pro | Lock Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (739 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safety-note-plus-pro-locked-notes/id460661291/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-notes-passcode-protect/id1033962570/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 739 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **77.0% of reviews** | 73.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Paid** | Subscription |
| Size | 79 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eightythree Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/431033047) | [JulyApps Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/427694580) |

## What reviewers say

### Safety Note+ Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safety-note-plus-pro-locked-notes/id460661291)

Secure your private notes with advanced protection. This app offers passcode and biometric locks, intruder reports, and folder-specific security. Organize, back up, and share your sensitive information with peace of mind.

**Highlights:** Advanced security system, Passcode and biometric protection, Intruder report, Decoy password, Folder-specific locking, Note organization and backup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iCloud Sync Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Cloud Backup Monthly | $1.49 | per month |
| iCloud Sync Yearly | $6.99 | per year |
| Cloud Backup Yearly | $8.99 | per year |
| Reset Password | $1.99 | one-time |
| iCloud Sync Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔒 Secure password storage
- 🚀 Convenient organization
- 💡 Useful for storing sensitive information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔒 Password reset issues
- 💰 Subscription model concerns
- 🔍 Lack of search functionality
- 📝 Limited formatting options

**Reported bugs**

- Notes not saving properly
- Password not recognized after updates
- App freezing or crashing on startup
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Cloud sync and backup options
- Customizable themes and layouts
- Improved cursor and text selection controls
- Folder-level password protection
- Keyword search


### Lock Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-notes-passcode-protect/id1033962570)

Securely store and protect your private notes with a passcode or Touch ID. Keep sensitive information like passwords, secrets, and diary entries safe from unauthorized access. Backup and sync notes across devices, customize their appearance, and even add images.

**Highlights:** Passcode and Touch ID protection, Security question recovery, iCloud backup and sync, Customizable font style and size, Insert images into notes, Print and share notes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Auto Backup | $14.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Notes | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lock Notes Pro | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Secure notes
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient
- 🔑 Passcode/biometric protection
- 💾 Cloud backup

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited free notes
- 💰 Paywall for advanced features
- 🐛 Crashes and data loss issues
- 🔍 Lack of search functionality
- 📁 No folder organization

**Reported bugs**

- Notes disappearing after updates
- Inability to access notes after device reset
- Sync issues between devices

**Requested features**

- Advanced formatting options
- Ability to change passcode
- Improved search capabilities
- Folder/organization system
- Better backup and restore options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Safety Note+ Pro free?

Safety Note+ Pro costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Lock Notes free?

Lock Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Safety Note+ Pro or Lock Notes?

Safety Note+ Pro is rated higher. Safety Note+ Pro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 739 ratings, while Lock Notes averages 4.5 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Safety Note+ Pro or Lock Notes have ads?

Neither Safety Note+ Pro nor Lock Notes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Safety Note+ Pro or Lock Notes?

Safety Note+ Pro ships an update fortnightly, and Lock Notes every 10 days. Most recently, Safety Note+ Pro was updated on September 22, 2026 and Lock Notes on September 23, 2026.

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