# Lock Screen Note vs Recall

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Recall at 100% against Lock Screen Note's 50%. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lock Screen Note sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Recall sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lock Screen Note | Recall |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-screen-note-widget/id6744416188/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **25** | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rajendran Sajith Sajindran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769186344) | [Mritunjay Sharma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896272669) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Recall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recall-lock-screen-notes/id6766302645)

Keep important thoughts, tasks, and reminders visible by placing them directly on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Access notes instantly without opening apps, ensuring you never forget what matters most.

**Highlights:** Notes on Lock Screen, Live Activities reminders, Dynamic Island integration, Shortcuts for quick add, 7-day note history, Distraction-free design

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Recall Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Recall Pro Annual | $4.99 | per year |
| Recall Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lock Screen Note free?

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

### Is Recall free?

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

### Do Lock Screen Note or Recall have ads?

Neither Lock Screen Note nor Recall shows ads.

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

Lock Screen Note ships an update every 3 weeks, and Recall every 3 weeks. Most recently, Lock Screen Note was updated on September 22, 2026 and Recall on September 22, 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.*