LockMe vs GekoNotes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LockMe
Control app usage on your device or for your children with time and location-based restrictions. Automate app blocking, minimize distractions, and protect sensitive information for a balanced digital life.
- Time-based app restrictions
- Location-based app blocking
- Automated app access control
- Minimize distractions
- Protect sensitive apps
- App grouping management
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Take charge of your apps usage or your child's digital world with LockMe. This cutting-edge app helps you to set precise time or location-based a Block restrictions on any apps on your iOS device. Ensure a privacy of your apps and balanced lifestyle and responsible device habits effortlessly for you or your children Amazing Benefits: - Restrict access to certain apps on your own device or your child device during specific hours or locations. - Automate the restriction or blocking of apps during specific time intervals. - Block access to your personal or sensitive apps with one click on specific times or location automatically - Minimize distractions during work hours by automatically Restrict access to social media or gaming apps, - Prevent unauthorized access to sensitive information on your device or your kids device. - Adjust your apps accessibility based on your location or time of the day, ensuring certain apps are restricted or locked in specific places. - Avoid constant disturbances apps notifications and temporarily disable there notifications automatically on specific time or location 1. Smart Time Controls: App lock lets you fine-tune apps access with custom time restrictions. Tailor usage limits for different apps during school hours, work time, home, study time, and bedtime. Encourage focused activities while preventing excessive screen time effortlessly. 2. Location-Based Management: Unlock the potential of location-based controls. Designate safe zones and customize app availability accordingly. Allow only the apps you choose to be active on a certain location of youre choice, 3. Apps Groups Management: With App Lock, Group apps into financial apps, social apps, education, games, entertainment, and more. Adjust access based on app types, ensuring a balanced blend of learning and leisure. The app offers Unlimited Access to all the features for auto renew Subscription: * Subscription payments will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of your purchase and upon commencement of each renewal term. Subscription with a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription. You can cancel your subscription or free trial in the iTunes settings at least 24-hours before the end of the free trial period. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period and you will be downgraded to the free service. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/tysongillprivacypolicy Terms of use: https://sites.google.com/view/tysontermsofuse
GekoNotes
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GekoNotes is the ultimate instant-capture scratchpad designed for the Apple ecosystem. Engineered for frictionless, distraction-free note-taking, it replaces bloated, complex note suites with surgical simplicity and speed. Capture fleeting thoughts, verification codes, meeting action items, URLs, or structured task lists in under two seconds. Key Features: • Structured 36-Slot Capacity Organize your thoughts across 3 independent Banks (A, B, and C) with 12 slots each. No nested folders, no file tree sprawl—just fast, predictable organization for Work, Personal, and Active Projects. • Native Rich Text & Smart Lists Format your notes with Bold, Italic, Underline, and Regular styles. Create progressive Bullet, Numbered, and Lettered lists, or toggle Interactive Checklists with inline strikethrough. • Real-Time Live Search Find anything instantly with real-time match highlighting and step-by-step navigation directly inside your notes. • Seamless & Conflict-Safe iCloud Sync Keep your notes synchronized across iOS and macOS automatically via encrypted Apple iCloud. No accounts, no sign-ups, and no cloud loading delays. • iOS-Native Integrations - System Share Extension: Clip text and URLs directly from Safari, Mail, or any app. - Siri & App Intents: Use voice or Shortcuts to save notes instantly ("Save to GekoNotes"). - Tactile Haptics: Distinct, responsive multi-tier haptic feedback. • Highly Customizable - 181 SF Symbol icons across 12 categories to personalize each slot. - 5 curated neon accent colors and 3 appearance themes (Dark, Light, System). - Drag-and-drop note reordering. • Absolute Privacy & Zero Telemetry Your data is strictly yours. Zero proprietary backend servers, zero third-party analytics SDKs, zero tracking, and zero ads. Full offline support with local JSON backup export and import. Experience lightning-fast, native scratchpad productivity with GekoNotes.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GekoNotes at none against LockMe's 8. GekoNotes also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. LockMe sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. GekoNotes asks for nothing beyond the download.
LockMe ships an update every 3 weeks, GekoNotes every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LockMe | GekoNotes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (229 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 46.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 229 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tyson Gill | MICHELE BRUZZA |
Bugs and requests
LockMe
Reported bugs
6 issues- App does not lock apps
- App freezes during use
- App crashes when trying to turn on Face ID
- App is locked out after setting passcode
- App crashes when Face ID option is turned off
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- Face ID unlock not getting enabled
Requested features
2 requests- Option to reset PIN
- More free functionality
GekoNotes
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
LockMe
- App Lock Unlimited$7.997 Days
- LockMe Pro$7.997 Days
- App Lock Unlimited$9.991 Month
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- LockMe Pro$12.991 Month
- App Lock Unlimited$24.991 Year
- Lock Unlimited Apps3 Days trial$49.991 Year
- LockMe Pro3 Days trial$49.991 Year
- App Lock Unlimited$79.99
GekoNotes
No in-app purchases







