# PDF Signer vs Lock Screen Note

The clearest difference is update cadence: PDF Signer at every 3 days against Lock Screen Note's every 3 weeks. PDF Signer also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Signer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Lock Screen Note sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for PDF Signer against 4.8 for Lock Screen Note. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 25 respectively.

PDF Signer ships an update every 3 days, Lock Screen Note every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Signer | Lock Screen Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-signer-signing-documents/id6744299645/reviews)** | [4.8 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-screen-note-widget/id6744416188/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **25** |
| Positive reviews | — | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Teoman Gul](https://appshunter.io/developer/1772058639) | [Rajendran Sajith Sajindran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769186344) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Signer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-signer-signing-documents/id6744299645)

Easily sign documents electronically without printing or scanning. Securely import PDFs, sign with your finger or saved signature, and fill out forms. Supports multi-party signing and saves your signature for future use.

**Highlights:** Electronic document signing, Local document security, PDF form filling, Reusable signature saving, Multi-party signing, Instant sharing

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Unlimited Access | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly Unlimited Access | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Unlimited Access | $8.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Unlimited Access | $3.99 | one-time |


### Lock Screen Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-screen-note-widget/id6744416188)

Display essential notes, reminders, and memos directly on your lock screen without unlocking your device. This app transforms your phone into a personal dashboard for quick access to important information.

**Highlights:** Always visible notes on lock screen, Daily reminders and quick memos, Customizable fonts and text size, Premium themes and colors, One-tap widget updates, Simple setup process

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Widget Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Widget Pro Yearly | $8.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Signer free?

PDF Signer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Lock Screen Note free?

Lock Screen Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PDF Signer or Lock Screen Note?

PDF Signer is rated higher. PDF Signer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Lock Screen Note averages 4.8 from 25 ratings.

### Do PDF Signer or Lock Screen Note have ads?

Neither PDF Signer nor Lock Screen Note shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PDF Signer or Lock Screen Note?

PDF Signer ships an update every 3 days, and Lock Screen Note every 3 weeks. Most recently, PDF Signer was updated on October 28, 2026 and Lock Screen Note on October 30, 2026.

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