Comparison

NoteBrief vs Lockie

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

Head to head
About

NoteBrief

Features
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NoteBrief is a minimalist yet powerful note-taking app designed for fast capture and smart organization. Whether it’s meeting minutes, sudden ideas, or daily memos, record with minimal effort and manage with ease. Key Features: Instant Input: Text, voice-to-text, and image OCR for quick capture—no formatting hassle. Auto-Organization: Intelligently categorizes content (e.g., tasks, book notes) with tags and outlines. Deep Search: Find anything instantly, even with partial keywords. Cross-Device Sync: Start on mobile, refine on desktop, with real-time updates. Privacy-First: Local storage by default, optional end-to-end encryption. EULA:https://developer.apple.com/documentation/appstoreconnectapi/end-user-license-agreements-eula?changes=_3 Privacy Policy:https://sites.google.com/view/notebrief/%E9%A6%96%E9%A1%B5

About

Lockie

Features
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Your phone isn’t the problem. Unlimited screen time is. Lockie is a new kind of time locker that helps you take breaks online without losing control. There’s nothing wrong with mindless scrolling — your brain craves dopamine. The problem starts when scrolling never ends. Lockie helps you reboot your relationship with your phone by turning screen time into something intentional and earned. How Lockie works Choose the apps that steal your attention Pick quiz topics you actually enjoy Every time you open a distracting app, Lockie shows a short quiz Answer correctly to earn minutes online Enjoy a well-deserved break, then get back to work when time runs out This small moment of effort brings your brain back into the loop. Sometimes you’ll earn the break. Sometimes you’ll realize you don’t need it right now. Both are wins. Why Lockie is different Lockie isn’t about blocking apps or forcing productivity. It’s not another strict freedom app that says “no.” It’s about permission — earned permission. Unlike traditional screen time tools or “my apps time” trackers, Lockie focuses on balance, not restriction. It’s a gentle time locker that makes rest feel deserved again. Built for focus and freedom Reduce endless scrolling Improve focus without pressure Take guilt-free breaks Break free from autopilot phone use Lockie fits naturally into your day, like a momento that asks: Is this scroll worth it right now? If you’ve tried screen time limits, blockers, or productivity hacks and they didn’t stick — Lockie offers a calmer alternative. Break free from unlimited scrolling. Earn your screen time. - Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ - Privacy Policy: https://joi.software/privacypolicy/lockie

Screenshots

NoteBrief4 screens
Lockie4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NoteBrief at none against Lockie's 2. NoteBrief also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price 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. Lockie sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. NoteBrief asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 2 level
NoteBrief versus Lockie: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNoteBriefLockie
PriceFreeFree
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSiyong StudioAlexey Sekachov

In-app purchases

None

NoteBrief

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Lockie

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Annual$29.991 Year

Questions

Is NoteBrief free?
NoteBrief is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lockie free?
Lockie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NoteBrief or Lockie have ads?
Lockie shows ads; NoteBrief does not.

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