Comparison

TaskPanda vs Lock Screen Notes

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TaskPanda

Features
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TaskPanda: Transform Tasks into Tranquility Turn Your To-Do List into a Visual Journey TaskPanda transforms your mundane task management into a delightful visual experience. Unlike traditional to-do list apps, TaskPanda features an adorable isometric panda whose room evolves from chaos to calm as you complete your tasks. It's not just about checking boxes – it's about seeing your productivity come to life! Key Features Visual Motivation System Watch your virtual panda's room transform through four distinct stages as you make progress. From a stressed panda in a messy room (0-25% complete) to a happy panda in a perfectly organized space (76-100% complete), every task you complete makes a visible difference. This unique isometric art style adds depth and charm to your productivity journey. Intuitive Task Management Organize your life with ease: Create one-time tasks for specific days Set up daily recurring tasks for consistent habits Establish weekly routines with day-specific recurring tasks Track completion status with visual indicators Monitor your progress with completion percentage Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Lock Screen Notes

This app allows you to pin notes and reminders directly to your iPhone's Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Easily create, edit, and manage your essential information for quick access without unlocking your device.

Highlights
  • Pin notes to Lock Screen
  • Display in Dynamic Island
  • Create and edit notes
  • Seven color options
  • Archive and restore notes
  • Local data storage
Features
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LockCards keeps the one thing you need to remember visible on your iPhone Lock Screen. Write a note, choose a color, and tap its circle to start a Live Activity. Your note appears on the Lock Screen and in Dynamic Island on supported iPhones. Tap it to reopen LockCards. Edit and save the note, and the Live Activity refreshes with your changes. START WITH A FREE NOTE • Create, edit, and reuse your first note for free • Choose from seven bold colors or a clean white card • Start, stop, and restart its Live Activity for free • Archive your note and restore it later • Start without creating an account • Keep note content stored locally on your device DO MORE WITH LOCKCARDS PREMIUM • Create more notes for quick tasks, shopping lists, and ideas • Keep multiple Live Activities running at once • Update a live note simply by editing and saving it • Restore purchases at any time from Settings Creating a second note or running multiple Live Activities at once requires an active LockCards Premium subscription. Editing, archiving, and restoring existing notes is free. Live Activity availability, placement, and duration are controlled by iOS. Dynamic Island is available only on supported iPhone models. LockCards does not schedule alarms or notification-based reminders. Privacy Policy: https://five-bubbler-90e.notion.site/Privacy-policy-ef30cbd8d57f828e88ca01c19cc99256 Terms of Use: https://five-bubbler-90e.notion.site/Terms-of-use-6b00cbd8d57f8394802e013349bc854e Support: https://five-bubbler-90e.notion.site/Support-ec90cbd8d57f8341a81d810f25d8df75

Screenshots

TaskPanda3 screens
Lock Screen Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Lock Screen Notes at every 2 days against TaskPanda's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TaskPanda sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Lock Screen Notes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TaskPanda ships an update every 3 weeks, Lock Screen Notes every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
TaskPanda versus Lock Screen Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTaskPandaLock Screen Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJulian RissAjay A S

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TaskPanda

Subscriptions1
  • TaskPanda$1.997 Days
2 purchases

Lock Screen Notes

Subscriptions1
  • HomeCards Pro Weekly3 Days trial$0.997 Days
One-time1
  • HomeCards Pro Lifetime$4.99

Questions

Is TaskPanda free?
TaskPanda is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lock Screen Notes free?
Lock Screen Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TaskPanda or Lock Screen Notes have ads?
Neither TaskPanda nor Lock Screen Notes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TaskPanda or Lock Screen Notes?
TaskPanda ships an update every 3 weeks, and Lock Screen Notes every 2 days. Most recently, TaskPanda was updated on October 28, 2026 and Lock Screen Notes on October 26, 2026.

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