# Safety Note+ vs Lock Notes

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

Both are free to download. Safety Note+ sells 7 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+ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 655 and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Safety Note+'s written reviews are positive against 73% of Lock Notes's.

Safety Note+ ships an update fortnightly, Lock Notes every 10 days. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Safety Note+ | Lock Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (655 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safety-note-plus-private-notes/id466319775/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-notes-passcode-protect/id1033962570/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 655 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **75.8% 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+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safety-note-plus-private-notes/id466319775)

Secure your private notes with advanced protection. This app offers passcode, biometric, and decoy password options to prevent unauthorized access. Organize, back up, and share your sensitive information with peace of mind.

**Highlights:** Advanced security system, Passcode protection, Biometric support (TouchID/FaceID), Intruder report with photos, Decoy password, Folder-specific passcode locking, Note organization and backup

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| 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 |
| Upgrade to Full Version | $3.99 | one-time |
| iCloud Sync Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 🔒 Keeps notes secure
- 💡 Useful features like password protection
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient for storing private information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Notes disappearing without warning
- 🔒 Requiring subscription for cloud sync
- 🐛 Bugs after updates
- 🐛 Inability to change password
- 🐛 Overlapping keyboard issues

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to set non-numeric PIN
- Sluggish performance with long notes
- Losing notes after updates
- Syncing issues across devices

**Requested features**

- Add search within notes
- Allow customization of themes and fonts
- Improve note editing capabilities
- Provide backup and restore options


### 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+ free?

Safety Note+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Lock Notes free?

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

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

Safety Note+ is rated higher. Safety Note+ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 655 ratings, while Lock Notes averages 4.5 from 1.1K ratings.

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

Neither Safety Note+ nor Lock Notes shows ads.

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

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

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