# Note Lock~Lock your Tales Safe vs LOCK MEMO

The clearest difference is rating: LOCK MEMO at 4.7 against Note Lock~Lock your Tales Safe's 4.2. LOCK MEMO also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 59%). Note Lock~Lock your Tales Safe's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (2.8K vs 494). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Note Lock~Lock your Tales Safe sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and LOCK MEMO sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LOCK MEMO holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Note Lock~Lock your Tales Safe has 2.8K ratings behind it against 494, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Note Lock~Lock your Tales Safe's written reviews are positive against 74% of LOCK MEMO's.

Note Lock~Lock your Tales Safe ships an update every 6 weeks, LOCK MEMO monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Note Lock~Lock your Tales Safe | LOCK MEMO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-locklock-your-tales-safe/id469837533/reviews) | **[4.7 (494 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-memo-secure-notes/id1070901429/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 494 |
| Positive reviews | 59.4% of reviews | **74.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 54 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [i-App Creation Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/360704053) | [EasterEggs](https://appshunter.io/developer/553389214) |

## What reviewers say

### Note Lock~Lock your Tales Safe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-locklock-your-tales-safe/id469837533)

Securely store and manage private notes, journals, and sensitive information with advanced security features. Protect your data with passcodes, patterns, and even a decoy mode. Organize your thoughts with a calendar view, stickers, and customizable themes.

**Highlights:** Decoy passcode protection, Surveillance and anti-intruder system, Calendar and hybrid view, Add pictures, stickers, and themes, Backup and email sharing, Multiple lock types (passcode, pattern, folder)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Note Lock PRO - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Note Lock PRO - Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Lock Square Technology | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Notes | $0.99 | one-time |
| Theme System | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Features | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cute Themes | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Fonts | $6.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All In-app | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 User friendly
- 🔒 Secure notes
- 📝 Handy application
- 🔐 Great for passwords
- 💯 Worth it

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Notes deleted unexpectedly
- 🐛 Glitches at login
- 💰 Too many paid features
- 🐛 Incompatible with new iOS versions

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to access notes
- Freezes and becomes unresponsive
- Deletes notes without warning
- Compatibility issues with new iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Backup and restore functionality
- Ability to organize notes into folders
- Sync across devices
- More customization options (fonts, colors, etc.)
- Ability to recover deleted notes


### LOCK MEMO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-memo-secure-notes/id1070901429)

This app offers a straightforward way to create and manage private notes with robust passcode protection. It's designed for intuitive use, requiring no complex setup to keep your personal information, ideas, and daily entries secure and organized.

**Highlights:** Passcode protection, Create and edit notes, Folder management, Search notes, iCloud backup, Adjustable font size

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan | $0.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Very easy to use and intuitive
- 🔒 Password protection and security features
- 💾 Reliable for storing notes and important information
- ⚡ Simple and lightweight application
- 📝 Great for quick memos and memory jogger

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Notes disappearing unexpectedly
- 🐛 Edit function stops working after extended use
- 📱 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- ❌ No alphabetical sorting capability
- ❌ No search functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Notes disappearing from folders
- Edit function becomes unavailable
- App incompatible with newer iOS versions
- Touch ID not functioning despite advertised
- Password recovery issues

**Requested features**

- Alphabetical sorting of notes
- Search functionality
- Touch ID/biometric authentication
- Text formatting options (bold, underline, italics)
- Ability to share or export notes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Note Lock~Lock your Tales Safe free?

Note Lock~Lock your Tales Safe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is LOCK MEMO free?

LOCK MEMO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Note Lock~Lock your Tales Safe or LOCK MEMO?

LOCK MEMO is rated higher. Note Lock~Lock your Tales Safe averages 4.2 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while LOCK MEMO averages 4.7 from 494 ratings.

### Do Note Lock~Lock your Tales Safe or LOCK MEMO have ads?

LOCK MEMO shows ads; Note Lock~Lock your Tales Safe does not.

### Which is updated more often, Note Lock~Lock your Tales Safe or LOCK MEMO?

Note Lock~Lock your Tales Safe ships an update every 6 weeks, and LOCK MEMO monthly. Most recently, Note Lock~Lock your Tales Safe was updated on September 23, 2026 and LOCK MEMO on September 22, 2026.

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