Comparison

LockMotto vs Lock Screen Text

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

Head to head
About

LockMotto

Display a custom quote, reminder, or mantra directly on your iPhone's Lock Screen. This minimalist widget offers a distraction-free way to keep your chosen words visible every time you unlock your device.

Highlights
  • Customizable lock screen quotes
  • Minimalist widget design
  • Ad-free experience
  • No user tracking
  • Light/Dark mode adaptation
Features
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Put your motto where it matters. LockMotto lets you place one simple, meaningful line on your iPhone Lock Screen — a quote, a reminder, a mantra. Nothing more. Just the words you choose, shown every time you wake your phone. What it does • Add your own motto Write a line that keeps you focused or calm, and see it instantly on your Lock Screen. • Clean and quiet No ads. No tracking. No distractions. Your screen stays yours. • Minimal and readable A lightweight widget that fits any setup and adapts to Light/Dark Mode. Why it matters Your Lock Screen is the first thing you see all day. Make it a moment of clarity instead of noise. LockMotto — your words, front and center. Free. No ads.

About

Lock Screen Text

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Lock Screen Text keeps your favorite quotes and short notes front and center with clean, minimalist Lock Screen widgets. Key Features: 1. Instant Focus: Display your favorite quotes and short notes right where you'll see them. 2. Clean & Minimalist: Designed to look seamless and feel effortless to use. 3. Fully Customizable: Personalize your text, font style, and alignment to match your style. 4. Simple & Lightweight: No account required, no unnecessary complexity, just clean Lock Screen widgets. 5. Free Forever: Use Text Slot 1 for free with full customization. 6. Optional Upgrade: Unlock all 10 text slots with a one-time purchase - no subscriptions, ever.

Screenshots

LockMotto3 screens
Lock Screen Text4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LockMotto at none against Lock Screen Text's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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. Lock Screen Text sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LockMotto asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LockMotto ships an update every 3 days, Lock Screen Text every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
LockMotto versus Lock Screen Text: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLockMottoLock Screen Text
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer俊 吕Kok Lam Chong

In-app purchases

None

LockMotto

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Lock Screen Text

One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$4.99

Questions

Is LockMotto free?
LockMotto is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lock Screen Text free?
Lock Screen Text is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LockMotto or Lock Screen Text have ads?
Neither LockMotto nor Lock Screen Text shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LockMotto or Lock Screen Text?
LockMotto ships an update every 3 days, and Lock Screen Text every 2 days. Most recently, LockMotto was updated on October 5, 2026 and Lock Screen Text on October 2, 2026.

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