# LockScreenNotes vs StashR

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LockScreenNotes at none against StashR's 2. LockScreenNotes also leads on ratings volume (1.6K vs 23) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). StashR's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, rating and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StashR sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. LockScreenNotes asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for LockScreenNotes against 4.9 for StashR. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LockScreenNotes has 1.6K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two.

LockScreenNotes ships an update weekly, StashR fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LockScreenNotes | StashR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockscreennotes/id6753734581/reviews) | **[4.9 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stashr-save-and-summarize/id6756976446/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | 86.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 195 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Takumi Banjoya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1842537099) | [Kaml Abdel-Kader](https://appshunter.io/developer/1682288427) |

## What reviewers say

### LockScreenNotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockscreennotes/id6753734581)

This app displays your notes directly on your device's lock screen, ensuring you never forget important information. It offers extensive customization options for note appearance and allows for interactive to-do list management without opening the application.

**Highlights:** Notes on lock screen, Interactive to-do lists, Over 100 free designs, Handwritten notes and doodles, Image and font customization, Local data storage, No account required

**In-app purchases:** none


### StashR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stashr-save-and-summarize/id6756976446)

Transform saved content like videos, links, and PDFs into actionable summaries, checklists, and flashcards. This app helps you cut through information overload and use what you save, rather than forgetting it.

**Highlights:** Content summarization, Actionable checklists, Flashcards for recall, Structured insights, iOS Share Sheet integration, No account required

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StashR Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| StashR Pro Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LockScreenNotes free?

LockScreenNotes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is StashR free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LockScreenNotes or StashR?

StashR is rated higher. LockScreenNotes averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while StashR averages 4.9 from 23 ratings.

### Do LockScreenNotes or StashR have ads?

Neither LockScreenNotes nor StashR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LockScreenNotes or StashR?

LockScreenNotes ships an update weekly, and StashR fortnightly. Most recently, LockScreenNotes was updated on October 19, 2026 and StashR on October 1, 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.*