Comparison

LockNote 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

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/

About

Lock Screen Notes

This app helps clear mental clutter by allowing users to capture thoughts as sticky notes and then sort them into categories like 'to do,' 'save for later,' or 'let go.' It's designed for individuals, especially those with ADHD, who struggle with traditional organization methods.

Highlights
  • Brain dump with sticky notes
  • Swipe to sort thoughts
  • Customizable sorting rules
  • Multiple note types
  • Notebooks and pages
  • Widgets for quick access
  • Dark mode support
Features
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Keep the to-dos and notes you do not want to forget right where you can see them. StickySort is a colorful sticky note app for the Lock Screen, Home Screen, and Dynamic Island. Capture tasks, shopping lists, plans, and ideas as individual notes, then check or sort them without losing context. Use a Lock Screen widget for quick access to a note. When you want to see a whole page, start a Live Activity from the page menu. It can display one page at a time for up to 8 hours. On supported iPhones, expand Dynamic Island to view the notes and complete checklist items. On the Home Screen, choose Page View, Pinned Note, Quick Add, Unsorted Count, Sort Reminder, or Checklist. Lock Screen widgets and controls keep important notes and actions close. Write first, organize later. Swipe notes left or right using your own rules, such as “Now / Later” or “Important / Let Go”. Use text notes, checklists, and links; customize colors, backgrounds, and fonts; organize with notebooks and pages; and back up with iCloud. Drawings, photos, flashcards, extra sorting axes, and expanded pages are among the advanced features in StickySort PRO. Premium features are available via App Store auto-renewable subscriptions or a lifetime one-time purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your device Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. The lifetime purchase does not renew and does not create future recurring charges. Terms of Use: https://stickysort.pages.dev/terms

Screenshots

LockNote4 screens
Lock Screen Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

LockNote and Lock Screen Notes 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. LockNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Lock Screen Notes sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
LockNote versus Lock Screen Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLockNoteLock Screen Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB95 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMuhmmad Al FarraN-Verse LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

LockNote

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

Lock Screen Notes

Subscriptions3
  • StickySort Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • StickySort PRO Starter1 Month trial$3.991 Month
  • StickySort Pro Annual7 Days trial$32.991 Year
One-time1
  • StickySort Pro Lifetime$62.99

Questions

Is LockNote free?
LockNote 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 LockNote or Lock Screen Notes have ads?
Neither LockNote nor Lock Screen Notes shows ads.

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