# Lock Screen Note vs LockNote

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LockNote at 100% against Lock Screen Note's 50%. LockNote also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Lock Screen Note's advantage is ratings volume (25 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 LockNote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LockNote 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. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Lock Screen Note's written reviews are positive against 100% of LockNote's.

Lock Screen Note ships an update every 3 weeks, LockNote every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lock Screen Note | LockNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| 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/locknote-note-on-lock-screen/id6775901136/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **25** | 1 |
| 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 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 2 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rajendran Sajith Sajindran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769186344) | [Thinh Ho](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741187064) |

## 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 |


### LockNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locknote-note-on-lock-screen/id6775901136)

Keep essential notes, tasks, and reminders visible on your iPhone's Lock Screen. Transform your notes into stylish wallpapers for constant visibility without opening an app. Ideal for quick memos, to-do lists, and motivational quotes.

**Highlights:** Notes on Lock Screen wallpaper, Fast note editor with formatting, Multiple Lock Screen styles, Customizable layout and font size, Shortcut setup guide, Simple note history

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LockNote Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| LockNote Pro Yearly | $4.99 | per year |
| LockNote Pro Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lock Screen Note free?

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

### Is LockNote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lock Screen Note or LockNote?

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

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

Neither Lock Screen Note nor LockNote shows ads.

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

Lock Screen Note ships an update every 3 weeks, and LockNote every 3 days. Most recently, Lock Screen Note was updated on September 22, 2026 and LockNote on September 19, 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.*