# Lock Screen Notes vs LockNote

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LockNote at 100% against Lock Screen Notes's 33%. LockNote also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Lock Screen Notes's advantage is ratings volume (105 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lock Screen Notes sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and LockNote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LockNote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lock Screen Notes has 105 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Lock Screen Notes's written reviews are positive against 100% of LockNote's.

Lock Screen Notes ships an update weekly, LockNote every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and August 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lock Screen Notes | LockNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (105 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-screen-notes-notewall/id6755601996/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locknote-note-on-lock-screen/id6775901136/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **105** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 64 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Karol Billik](https://appshunter.io/developer/1854170675) | [Thinh Ho](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741187064) |

## What reviewers say

### Lock Screen Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-screen-notes-notewall/id6755601996)

This app transforms your iPhone lock screen into a dynamic reminder board. It displays notes, goals, and reminders every time you unlock your phone, ensuring you see your priorities without extra steps.

**Highlights:** Lock screen reminders, Goal and habit tracking, Quick note display, No widgets or notifications, Daily affirmations, To-do list visibility

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $4.99 | per year |
| Yearly discount | $4.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $5.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $6.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $7.99 | per year |
| NoteWall+ Yearly Offer | $8.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| NoteWall+ Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| NoteWall+ Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| NoteWall+ Yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| NoteWall+ Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| NoteWall+ Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $5.99 | one-time |


### LockNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locknote-note-on-lock-screen/id6775901136)

Keep essential notes, tasks, and reminders visible on your iPhone's Lock Screen. Transform your notes into stylish wallpapers for constant visibility without opening an app. Ideal for quick memos, to-do lists, and motivational quotes.

**Highlights:** Notes on Lock Screen wallpaper, Fast note editor with formatting, Multiple Lock Screen styles, Customizable layout and font size, Shortcut setup guide, Simple note history

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LockNote Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| LockNote Pro Yearly | $4.99 | per year |
| LockNote Pro Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lock Screen Notes free?

Lock Screen Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is LockNote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lock Screen Notes or LockNote?

LockNote is rated higher. Lock Screen Notes averages 4.5 out of 5 from 105 ratings, while LockNote averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Lock Screen Notes or LockNote have ads?

Neither Lock Screen Notes nor LockNote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lock Screen Notes or LockNote?

Lock Screen Notes ships an update weekly, and LockNote every 3 days. Most recently, Lock Screen Notes was updated on September 16, 2026 and LockNote on August 23, 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.*