Comparison

Safety Note+ vs Lock Notes

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

Head to head
About

Safety Note+

Securely store personal writings, sensitive lists, and private ideas in a dedicated space. Protect your notes with passcodes, biometrics, and optional folder-level encryption. Sync and back up your data for peace of mind.

Highlights
  • Biometric unlock (Face ID, Touch ID)
  • Passcode, PIN, or pattern access
  • Decoy password and intruder reports
  • Folder-level protection with colors/icons
  • Organize notes in folders
  • Optional iCloud Sync and Cloud Backup
  • Auto-save and themes
Features
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Some notes are too personal for a regular notes app. Safety Note+ gives you a dedicated private space for personal writing, sensitive lists and ideas you want to keep separate. Unlock quickly with Face ID, Touch ID or a passcode, organize notes in folders, and choose optional sync or backup when you need it. PRIVATE ACCESS • Protect the app with a passcode or supported biometric unlock • Choose PIN, password or pattern-style access where available • Return to your notes quickly without mixing them with everyday notes DECOY AND INTRUDER FEATURES • Set a decoy password that opens alternate content • Review supported intruder reports after failed unlock attempts • Enable only the privacy features that fit your needs FOLDER-LEVEL PROTECTION • Add separate protection to selected folders • Keep personal, journal, work and other private notes organized • Use folder colors and icons to find important content faster WRITE AND ORGANIZE • Create short notes, long-form writing and private lists • Search, sort, move and copy notes • Auto-save helps preserve changes as you write • Choose from available themes SYNC, BACKUP AND DEVICE CHANGES • Keep notes on your device for a local-first workflow • Enable iCloud Sync on supported Apple devices • Use optional Cloud Backup when available • Check your backup before changing devices or deleting the app PRIVACY YOU CAN UNDERSTAND Face ID and Touch ID are handled by Apple. Safety Note+ does not receive or store your biometric face or fingerprint data. Sync and backup are optional and depend on the services you enable. Safety Note+ is designed for private notes, personal journals, sensitive lists, confidential ideas and information you prefer to keep separate from a regular notes app. Some features require an in-app purchase or subscription. Feature availability may vary by device, operating-system version and region. Visit us at: Website: https://sixbytes.io Twitter: https://twitter.com/SixbytesApp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sixbytesapp For more information, please refer to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy: Terms of service: https://sixbytes.io/products/safety-note/legal/terms Privacy policy: https://sixbytes.io/products/safety-note/legal/privacy-policy

About

Lock Notes

Securely store private thoughts, passwords, and reminders with biometric authentication. Enjoy a simple, elegant interface with iCloud sync, customizable themes, and backup options. Your data remains private and encrypted.

Highlights
  • Biometric authentication (Face ID, Touch ID)
  • Encrypted note storage
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • Customizable themes and dark mode
  • Backup and restore functionality
  • Ad-free minimalist interface
Features
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Keep a personal notebook for your thoughts, diary entries, ideas and everyday lists. Lock Notes gives your writing its own space, with a passcode and supported biometric unlock to control access. WRITE THE WAY YOU THINK Give long notes structure with headings, bold and italic text, lists and checklists. Add photos directly into your writing, keep a simple journal, or capture an idea before it slips away. FIND WHAT MATTERS Search your notes and find text inside an open note. Automatic saving keeps your edits as you write and when you leave the editor. A clean layout keeps the focus on your text. TAKE YOUR WRITING WITH YOU Export notes as TXT or formatted PDF, share the notes you choose, and print a copy. Use exports for a personal archive, a draft to continue elsewhere, or a list to share. RECOVER AN ACCIDENTAL DELETION Recently Deleted keeps removed notes for up to 30 days, so you can restore one before it is permanently deleted. CHOOSE HOW YOU WORK Write with local storage, adjust the appearance, and use a light or dark interface. Optional cloud synchronization is available with Premium and a compatible cloud account. From a short memo to a longer personal journal, keep your writing easy to find and comfortable to read. - Privacy Policy: https://lykovstudio.io/privacy - Terms of Use: https://lykovstudio.io/terms

Screenshots

Safety Note+4 screens
Lock Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Safety Note+ at free with in-app purchases against Lock Notes's subscription. Safety Note+ also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (76% vs 54%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Safety Note+ sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Lock Notes sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Safety Note+ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 665 and 138 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Safety Note+'s written reviews are positive against 54% of Lock Notes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Safety Note+ ships an update fortnightly, Lock Notes every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Safety Note+ versus Lock Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSafety Note+Lock Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (665 ratings) — better4.4 (138 ratings)
Positive reviews75.8% of reviews — better54.2% of reviews
Number of ratings665 — better138
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB23 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperEightythree TechnologyLYKOV STUDIO LTD

Customer experience

Safety Note+

All ratings663 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral2.0%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews190 reviews
Positive75.8%
Neutral4.7%
Negative19.5%

Lock Notes

All ratings138 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral4.3%
Negative12.3%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive54.2%
Neutral2.1%
Negative43.8%

Bugs and requests

Safety Note+

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Lock Notes

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Safety Note+

Subscriptions4
  • iCloud Sync Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Cloud Backup Monthly$1.491 Month
  • iCloud Sync Yearly$6.991 Year
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  • Cloud Backup Yearly$8.991 Year
One-time3
  • Reset Password$1.99
  • Upgrade to Full Version$3.99
  • iCloud Sync Lifetime$49.99
7 purchases

Lock Notes

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly$7.991 Month
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  • Annual$29.991 Year
  • Annual3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Disable ads$0.99
  • Lifetime$39.99

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 665 ratings, while Lock Notes averages 4.4 from 138 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 November 1, 2026 and Lock Notes on October 29, 2026.

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