# LockScreenNotes vs tebDictate

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LockScreenNotes at none against tebDictate's 3. LockScreenNotes also leads on ratings volume (1.6K vs 2). tebDictate's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and review sentiment (100% vs 86%). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. tebDictate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. LockScreenNotes asks for nothing beyond the download.

tebDictate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LockScreenNotes has 1.6K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of LockScreenNotes's written reviews are positive against 100% of tebDictate's.

LockScreenNotes ships an update weekly, tebDictate every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LockScreenNotes | tebDictate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockscreennotes/id6753734581/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tebdictate/id6790673075/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 86.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 195 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Takumi Banjoya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1842537099) | [TebScribe LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1830946334) |

## 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


### tebDictate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tebdictate/id6790673075)

Transform your phone into a wireless microphone for your computer. Dictate text directly into any application without installing software on your PC or Mac. Enjoy end-to-end encryption for secure and private speech-to-text conversion.

**Highlights:** Wireless microphone for computer, On-device speech recognition, End-to-end encryption, Dictation pad for phone, Pocket mode with word count, Apple Watch integration, Spoken commands

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| tebDictate Pro — Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| tebDictate Pro — Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| tebDictate Pro — Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LockScreenNotes free?

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

### Is tebDictate free?

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

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

tebDictate is rated higher. LockScreenNotes averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while tebDictate averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do LockScreenNotes or tebDictate have ads?

Neither LockScreenNotes nor tebDictate shows ads.

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

LockScreenNotes ships an update weekly, and tebDictate every 5 days. Most recently, LockScreenNotes was updated on October 16, 2026 and tebDictate on October 15, 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.*