# LiveNote vs Pixelify

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pixelify at 100% against LiveNote's 33%. Pixelify also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). LiveNote's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1). On update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Pixelify is free to download; LiveNote costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Pixelify holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LiveNote has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of LiveNote's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pixelify's.

LiveNote ships an update every 12 months, Pixelify every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on August 17, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LiveNote | Pixelify |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livenote-lock-screen-reminder/id6529546715/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelify/id6563150280/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 8 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 1 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nibble Audio, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1571145638) | [Le Viet Anh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1758621732) |

## What reviewers say

### LiveNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livenote-lock-screen-reminder/id6529546715)

Display custom notes directly on your device's lock screen. Set reminders, motivational quotes, or any text to appear on your wallpaper for up to 12 hours.

**Highlights:** Notes on lock screen, Customizable wallpaper text, 12-hour display duration, Set reminders, Motivational quotes

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pixelify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelify/id6563150280)

Transform your device into a dynamic scrolling LED display. Create custom text and emoji banners with adjustable speed, direction, and vibrant colors. Perfect for events, announcements, or creative expression.

**Highlights:** Customizable scrolling text and emoji, Adjustable scroll speed and direction, Full spectrum color palette for text and background, Blinking text and background effects, Retro LED aesthetic, Multiple size options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LiveNote free?

LiveNote costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pixelify free?

Pixelify is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, LiveNote or Pixelify?

Pixelify is rated higher. LiveNote averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Pixelify averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do LiveNote or Pixelify have ads?

Neither LiveNote nor Pixelify shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LiveNote or Pixelify?

LiveNote ships an update every 12 months, and Pixelify every 8 months. Most recently, LiveNote was updated on August 17, 2026 and Pixelify on September 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*