Comparison

ViewDo vs LockNote

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

Head to head
About

ViewDo

This app lets you display your most important tasks and notes directly on your phone's lock screen, Dynamic Island, and home screen widgets. It offers a simple, distraction-free way to ensure you never forget what matters most.

Highlights
  • Lock screen widgets
  • Dynamic Island integration
  • Home screen widgets
  • Minimalist design
  • Quick task entry
  • No ads
Features
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【Put what matters most, right on your Lock Screen.】 Designed for your Lock Screen, Dynamic Island, and Home Screen widgets. See your most important to-dos every time you wake your phone. Say goodbye to forgetting and stay on top of everything that matters. 【Minimalist, focused, and silent. 】 We've removed all unnecessary features to deliver the purest "record and remind" experience. The workflow is incredibly simple, with no ads and no distractions, letting you set an important task in seconds. 【Core features, forever free. 】 We believe great tools should be accessible to everyone. ViewDo's core features will always be free for all users. (Terms of Use / EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

LockNote

Features
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Your Lock Screen, Your Notebook. LockNote keeps your most important info visible right on your iPhone's Lock Screen using Live Activities. Shopping lists, packing checklists, addresses, quick reminders — always one glance away, no unlock needed. How it works: 1. Create a note or pick a template 2. Tap Launch 3. Your note stays on the Lock Screen Ready-made templates: • Party prep checklist • Travel packing list • Shopping list • Leaving home checklist (stove, windows, keys...) • Address & directions • Quick text note Powerful features: • Text notes and interactive checklists • Check off items right from the Lock Screen • Set a timer (1h, 2h, until noon…) or keep it permanent • Privacy mode — hide content when the phone is locked • Custom emoji icons for each note • Create your own reusable templates LockNote Pro: • Unlimited notes • Multiple notes on screen at once • Custom timers • Full customization Terms: https://locknote.site/terms/ Privacy: https://locknote.site/privacy/

Screenshots

ViewDo3 screens
LockNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

ViewDo and LockNote are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. ViewDo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and LockNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
ViewDo versus LockNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterViewDoLockNote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews92.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB3 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developer扬 章Muhmmad Al Farra

In-app purchases

3 purchases

ViewDo

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Membership$0.991 Month
  • Annual Membership$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Membership$6.99
2 purchases

LockNote

Subscriptions2
  • LockNote Pro Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • LockNote Pro Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is ViewDo free?
ViewDo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LockNote free?
LockNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ViewDo or LockNote have ads?
Neither ViewDo nor LockNote shows ads.

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