# Note Lock ~ Keep your secret vs Photo/Message Lock

The clearest difference is price: Photo/Message Lock at Free against Note Lock ~ Keep your secret's $1.99. Photo/Message Lock also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (796 vs 153). Note Lock ~ Keep your secret's advantage is review sentiment (53% vs 43%). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Photo/Message Lock is free to download; Note Lock ~ Keep your secret costs $1.99 up front. Note Lock ~ Keep your secret sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Photo/Message Lock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Photo/Message Lock holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Photo/Message Lock has 796 ratings behind it against 153, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 53% of Note Lock ~ Keep your secret's written reviews are positive against 43% of Photo/Message Lock's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Note Lock ~ Keep your secret ships an update every 2 months, Photo/Message Lock monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Note Lock ~ Keep your secret | Photo/Message Lock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.0 (153 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-lock-keep-your-secret/id469850764/reviews) | **[4.4 (796 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photomessage-lock-safecloud/id1339555230/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 153 | **796** |
| Positive reviews | **53.0% of reviews** | 43.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 51 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [i-App Creation Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/360704053) | [Shesek LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1339555229) |

## What reviewers say

### Note Lock ~ Keep your secret

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-lock-keep-your-secret/id469850764)

Securely store and manage private notes, ideas, and journals with advanced locking mechanisms and privacy features. Organize your thoughts with rich media, customization options, and backup capabilities.

**Highlights:** Folder and pattern lock, Anti-intruder surveillance, Self-destruct data option, Add pictures and stickers, Customizable themes and fonts, Backup and restore data, Calendar and hybrid views

**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 |
| Pro Fonts | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Fonts | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unique Fonts 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unique Fonts 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cute Fonts | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unique Fonts 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Fonts | $6.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All In-app | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Secure storage of private information
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🚀 Quick access to notes
- 💡 Innovative decoy mode to deter snooping

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- 🔋 Concerns about data loss and lack of backup options
- 👎 Subscription model and loss of functionality in free version
- 🤯 Incompatibility with latest iOS versions

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when opening notes
- Unable to rotate screen in landscape mode
- Password reset and migration issues when switching devices

**Requested features**

- Search function to easily find notes
- Ability to organize notes into folders
- Syncing and backup options (e.g., iCloud)
- Customization options for fonts, themes, and layouts


### Photo/Message Lock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photomessage-lock-safecloud/id1339555230)

Securely store private photos, videos, and messages in a personal cloud vault. Protect your sensitive data with multi-factor authentication and biometric unlock options. Easily import chats from popular messaging apps.

**Highlights:** Multi-factor authentication, Cloud storage for private data, Import chats from WhatsApp and Line, Biometric unlock (TouchID, FaceID), Optional cloud syncing, Password recovery via multi-factor authentication

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium subscription | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔒 Secure data protection
- 💡 Innovative features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable app performance
- 💔 Password recovery issues
- 🚫 Doesn't work as advertised

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Data loss issues
- Subscription management problems

**Requested features**

- Expand chat app support beyond WhatsApp
- Add password recovery option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Note Lock ~ Keep your secret free?

Note Lock ~ Keep your secret costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Photo/Message Lock free?

Photo/Message Lock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Note Lock ~ Keep your secret or Photo/Message Lock?

Photo/Message Lock is rated higher. Note Lock ~ Keep your secret averages 4.0 out of 5 from 153 ratings, while Photo/Message Lock averages 4.4 from 796 ratings.

### Do Note Lock ~ Keep your secret or Photo/Message Lock have ads?

Neither Note Lock ~ Keep your secret nor Photo/Message Lock shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Note Lock ~ Keep your secret or Photo/Message Lock?

Note Lock ~ Keep your secret ships an update every 2 months, and Photo/Message Lock monthly. Most recently, Note Lock ~ Keep your secret was updated on October 24, 2026 and Photo/Message Lock on October 24, 2026.

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