# Lock Screen Note vs Critter Timer

The clearest difference is price: Lock Screen Note at Free against Critter Timer's $1.99. Lock Screen Note also leads on ratings volume (25 vs 1). Critter Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On ads there is nothing between them.

Lock Screen Note is free to download; Critter Timer costs $1.99 up front. Lock Screen Note sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Critter Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Critter Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lock Screen Note has 25 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lock Screen Note | Critter Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-screen-note-widget/id6744416188/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/critter-timer/id6766671198/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **25** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 2 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rajendran Sajith Sajindran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769186344) | [Todd Seabrook](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895578071) |

## 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 |


### Critter Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/critter-timer/id6766671198)

This app provides a cozy focus timer experience on your Apple Watch with charming, hand-illustrated woodland companions. Engage in focused work sessions while your critter friend studies alongside you, then enjoy gentle break animations that shift the scene to twilight.

**Highlights:** Standalone watchOS app, Animated woodland companions, Customizable focus and break lengths, Time-sensitive notifications, Daily session tracking and streaks, Auto-start option for seamless transitions

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lock Screen Note free?

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

### Is Critter Timer free?

Critter Timer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Lock Screen Note or Critter Timer?

Critter Timer is rated higher. Lock Screen Note averages 4.8 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Critter Timer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Lock Screen Note or Critter Timer have ads?

Neither Lock Screen Note nor Critter Timer shows ads.

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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.*