Comparison

Lesscreen vs LockScreen Notes Calendar

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

Head to head
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Lesscreen

Features
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Lesscreen helps you reduce screen time and block distracting apps, so you can make room for what matters. Start a focus session, schedule regular breaks from apps, or set a shared daily time limit. FOCUS WHEN YOU CHOOSE Choose the apps, categories or websites you want to block, then set a focus duration. Start with 25, 45 or 60 minutes, or adjust the session to suit your day. BUILD A ROUTINE Schedule blocking for work, study or bedtime. Choose your start time, end time and days of the week. Overnight schedules can continue into the next morning. SET A DAILY LIMIT Give your selected apps a shared daily time budget. When the budget is reached, that selection is blocked for the rest of the day. The limit resets at local midnight. START WITH A TEMPLATE Work time, Wind down and Less social scrolling give you a starting point you can make your own. PROTECT YOUR PLANS An optional setting prevents you from stopping, editing or deleting a plan inside Lesscreen while it is actively blocking. You remain in control of Screen Time permission in iOS Settings. CLEAR, SIMPLE CONTROLS Manage your routines in one place and see which plans are active. If plans overlap, an app unlocks only when no active plan is still blocking it. No account is required. Your selected apps and plans are stored on your device. Lesscreen uses Apple's Screen Time features and requires permission to block your selection. Daily limits are shared across each plan's selection, not separate limits for every app. On iOS 17.4 and later, earlier usage from the same day is included. Available in English, Spanish, French, German, Simplified Chinese and Vietnamese. Requires iOS 16 or later.

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LockScreen Notes Calendar

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Turn your lock screen into a powerful productivity assistant with LockScreenColorβ€”the ultimate solution to cure the 'note and forget' habit. Important information stays front and center every time you pick up your phone, ensuring you never miss a plan. Instant Lock Screen Interaction β€’ Quick Actions: Check off tasks or shopping items directly from your lock screen without opening the app. β€’ Rapid Note-Taking: Tap any note to bring up the editor. Everything auto-saves instantly, letting you focus entirely on writing without worrying about losing data. Personalized Customization β€’ Flexible Design: Customize paper colors, font shades, line styles, and templates to seamlessly complement your lock screen wallpaper. β€’ Expressive Writing: Write by hand, doodle freely, or underline key points just like on a physical sticky note. β€’ Images & Typography: Add photos from your gallery, insert favorite character stickers, and select fonts that match your mood. Productivity Booster β€’ Lock Screen Calendar: Pin your calendar directly to your lock screen with customizable layouts and flexible date ranges. β€’ Integrated Timer: Built-in timer tool helps you maintain focus and maximize efficiency. Private & Frictionless No registration or login required. LockScreenColor collects no personal data, letting you start using it immediately after installation. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/live/6f1babf4-af0b-49d2-b061-fd4047d3ec1b

Screenshots

Lesscreen4 screens
LockScreen Notes Calendar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Lesscreen at none against LockScreen Notes Calendar's shown. LockScreen Notes Calendar's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 12 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lesscreen ships an update every 12 months, LockScreen Notes Calendar monthly. Both last shipped on October 12, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Lesscreen versus LockScreen Notes Calendar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLesscreenLockScreen Notes Calendar
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsMonthly β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS16.0 β€” better17
Further details β€” not scored
Size10 MB106 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Jirry Jirry Technology Co., Ltd.Huy Van

In-app purchases

None

Lesscreen

No in-app purchases

None

LockScreen Notes Calendar

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lesscreen free?
Lesscreen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LockScreen Notes Calendar free?
LockScreen Notes Calendar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lesscreen or LockScreen Notes Calendar have ads?
LockScreen Notes Calendar shows ads; Lesscreen does not.
Which is updated more often, Lesscreen or LockScreen Notes Calendar?
Lesscreen ships an update every 12 months, and LockScreen Notes Calendar monthly. Most recently, Lesscreen was updated on October 12, 2026 and LockScreen Notes Calendar on October 12, 2026.

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