Comparison

Locky vs Notify

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

Head to head
About

Locky

Secure your device with this app that offers robust protection for your sensitive applications. Choose from multiple locking methods, including PIN and Face ID, to prevent unauthorized access and safeguard your personal data. Enjoy peace of mind knowing your confidential information is protected.

Highlights
  • App locking
  • PIN and Face ID protection
  • Limit app usage
  • Prevent unauthorized access
  • Safeguard personal information
Features
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Locky is a powerful app designed to provide an extra layer of security and privacy to your device. With Locky you can easily lock and protect your sensitive apps from unauthorized access, ensuring that your personal information remains confidential. Choose from various locking methods, including PIN or Face ID, to secure your selected apps. Prevent unauthorized access and keep your personal data safe. Safeguard your personal information and enjoy peace of mind knowing that your sensitive apps are protected from prying eyes. Privacy Policy: https://pocketninja.dev/pp/ Terms Of Use: https://pocketninja.dev/tos

About

Notify

Features
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Notify is a shared to-do list and reminder app for families, couples and housemates. Put the groceries, chores and errands in one place, see who's on what, and get reminded at the right moment - at a time you pick, or when you arrive at (or leave) a place. SHARED TO-DO LISTS FOR YOUR CIRCLE • Create a circle for your family, partner, flatmates or friends and share tasks with everyone in it • Checklists for grocery lists, packing lists and chores - tick items off together and see who did what • Assign a task to someone, or tap Claim so everyone knows you're on it - nothing gets done twice or forgotten REMINDERS AT THE RIGHT TIME - OR THE RIGHT PLACE • Time reminders with a clear chime you won't miss • Location-based reminders: get reminded when you arrive at the shop or leave home • Collaborative reminders: if you miss yours, your circle is asked to help ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY • Post an update ("Water off tomorrow 9-1") and everyone in the circle is notified • Schedule announcements to go out later STAY ORGANISED WITHOUT THE CHAT NOISE • One Home feed sorted for you: Overdue, Today, Tomorrow, Upcoming - your own tasks first • A Daily view to plan the day by morning, afternoon and evening • Just type it the way you'd say it - "Call dad tomorrow at 5 PM" - and Notify sets it up • Mark tasks done straight from the notification PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Private reminders are only ever yours • Invite people with a code, link or QR - only circle members see a circle's tasks • Delete your account and data at any time from the app Notify is free to use. Notify Plus adds more circles, more members per circle and more saved places. Organise your household together - download Notify and start your first shared list. Terms of Use (EULA): https://notify.technology/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://notify.technology/privacy.html

Screenshots

Locky4 screens
Notify4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Notify at none against Locky's shown. Notify also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Locky sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Notify sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Locky ships an update every 4 months, Notify every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Locky versus Notify: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLockyNotify
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (104 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings104 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB38 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperPOKET APPS, OOOPaul Richard Samuel R

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Locky

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Annual Premium3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$69.99
2 purchases

Notify

Subscriptions2
  • Notify Plus Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Notify Plus Annual$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Locky free?
Locky is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Notify free?
Notify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Locky or Notify have ads?
Locky shows ads; Notify does not.
Which is updated more often, Locky or Notify?
Locky ships an update every 4 months, and Notify every 3 days. Most recently, Locky was updated on October 30, 2026 and Notify on October 28, 2026.

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