# Unlock vs SnapNote

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SnapNote at 96% against Unlock's 50%. SnapNote also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Unlock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $13.99 per month and SnapNote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SnapNote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SnapNote has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Unlock's written reviews are positive against 96% of SnapNote's.

Unlock ships an update every 10 days, SnapNote every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Unlock | SnapNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unlock/id6744821334/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snapnote-cross-platform-sync/id6757504450/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **96.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 45 MB | 165 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Carter Annandale](https://appshunter.io/developer/1711608364) | [灏腾 吴](https://appshunter.io/developer/1820199946) |

## What reviewers say

### Unlock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unlock/id6744821334)

This app helps you reduce screen time by requiring a custom phrase spoken into the front camera each time you open an app. It connects to your device's screen time data to enforce usage limits. Unlock Core offers full access to all features.

**Highlights:** Voice authentication for app access, Screen Time data integration, Customizable phrases, Subscription for full features, App locking functionality

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock | $13.99 | per month |
| Unlock | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlock | $49.99 | per year |


### SnapNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snapnote-cross-platform-sync/id6757504450)

This app offers a comprehensive note-taking experience with rich media support, bi-directional linking, and a knowledge graph. It prioritizes data privacy with local storage and offline functionality, while enabling seamless cross-platform synchronization over LAN. Features include multi-level tagging, version history, and integrated to-do management.

**Highlights:** Rich text editor with multimedia support, Bi-directional linking and knowledge graph, Local data storage and offline usability, Cross-platform LAN auto-sync, Multi-level tagging system, Version history with rollback, Integrated to-do and notes management

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Unlock free?

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

### Is SnapNote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Unlock or SnapNote?

SnapNote is rated higher. Unlock averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while SnapNote averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Unlock or SnapNote have ads?

Neither Unlock nor SnapNote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Unlock or SnapNote?

Unlock ships an update every 10 days, and SnapNote every 6 days. Most recently, Unlock was updated on October 30, 2026 and SnapNote on November 9, 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.*