Comparison

Dimmed Note vs Locker Browser

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

Head to head
About

Dimmed Note

Features
Read full description

Hide and block the screen area where you enter text from above and below at any size. By displaying only the area of ​​interest, glare is reduced.

About

Locker Browser

Features
Read full description

Experience true privacy with Locker Browser, the secure web browser designed to keep your personal data safe and your browsing habits private. Locker Browser combines a powerful web engine with military-grade security features to ensure your browsing history, bookmarks, and tabs remain completely inaccessible to prying eyes. **ADVANCED SECURITY** • **Passcode Lock**: Secure the entire app with a custom PIN code. • **Flip to Lock**: Instantly lock the browser by simply flipping your phone face-down. • **Background Privacy**: Automatically blurs your screen in the app switcher so no one can see your last viewed page. **PRIVACY FEATURES** • **Fake Passcode Mode**: Set a secondary "decoy" passcode. If forced to unlock your phone, enter this code to open a clean, empty browser session instead of your private one. • **Incognito Always**: Browse without leaving a trace. No cookies, history, or cache are stored by default. • **Secure Storage**: All bookmarks and history are encrypted locally on your device. **FULL-FEATURED BROWSER** • Multi-tab management • Fast and responsive web engine • Dark mode support • Bookmark management

Screenshots

Dimmed Note1 screens
Locker Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dimmed Note at none against Locker Browser's 1. Dimmed Note also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.8.3 vs 18.6). Locker Browser's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). On price 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. Locker Browser sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Dimmed Note asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dimmed Note ships an update every 2 weeks, Locker Browser every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 1 level
Dimmed Note versus Locker Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDimmed NoteLocker Browser
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.8.3 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB22 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHideaki UchikoshiChi Leung Chow

In-app purchases

None

Dimmed Note

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Locker Browser

One-time1
  • Premium$4.99

Questions

Is Dimmed Note free?
Dimmed Note is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Locker Browser free?
Locker Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dimmed Note or Locker Browser have ads?
Dimmed Note shows ads; Locker Browser does not.
Which is updated more often, Dimmed Note or Locker Browser?
Dimmed Note ships an update every 2 weeks, and Locker Browser every 2 days. Most recently, Dimmed Note was updated on October 30, 2026 and Locker Browser on October 28, 2026.

Other comparisons