Comparison

LiveNote vs Spark Catcher

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

Head to head
About

LiveNote

This app displays your important notes and to-dos directly on your Lock Screen, eliminating the need to open an application. It leverages Live Activities to make your tasks instantly visible upon waking your device. Manage checkable task lists, save links, and keep your essential information front and center.

Highlights
  • Lock Screen Notes
  • Dynamic Island Support
  • To-Do Mode with Checkable Lists
  • Link Saving with Categories
  • Instant Reflection on Edits
  • Automatic Schedule Time Display
Features
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LiveNote — A memo app that appears directly on your Lock Screen. Have you ever written something down but still missed it? LiveNote displays your important notes and to-dos directly on your Lock Screen. No need to open the app. Just turn on your screen and check instantly. Powered by Live Activities, your notes and To-Dos appear on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. ■ Recommended for - People who often forget their notes - Users who actively use the Lock Screen - Anyone who wants their tasks always visible - Those who prefer a simple productivity app ■ Key Features ● Lock Screen Notes (Core Feature) - Display notes directly on the Lock Screen - Automatically show remaining time for schedules - Instant reflection when edited - Dynamic Island support ● To-Do Mode - Manage checkable task lists - Reorder and edit text - Paste multiple lines to automatically create separate To-Dos ● Link Saving (Additional Feature) - Save instantly from any app via Share - Organize by categories - Automatic title and thumbnail preview - Reorder link categories LiveNote does not collect personal data. - Contact: help@lvnt.my - Terms of Service : https://lvnt.my/terms/us - Privacy Policy : https://lvnt.my/privacy/us - Support : https://lvnt.my/support/us

About

Spark Catcher

Features
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Capture ideas the moment they strike. Save everything useful before it slips away. Spark Catcher brings notes, tasks, and clippings together in one place, then keeps them organized across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Free Features Fast capture - Create notes and tasks right away - Capture notes and tasks directly from the Home Screen widget - Save webpages, links, and selected text from Safari and other apps through the Share menu Organization and search - Switch between All Items, Notes, Tasks, and Clippings from the bottom bar - Organize with groups, tags, flags, priorities, due dates, and reminders - Edit and preview Markdown, then find entries quickly - Search OCR text from screen captures saved on Mac - Keep notes and tasks visible in pinned panels on Mac - Use every theme Spark Catcher Pro — In-App Purchase Required The following features require Spark Catcher Pro: - Two-way iCloud sync - Two-way Reminders integration - Markdown folder sync with Obsidian - Voice quick notes using speech recognition - Related-entry search and group suggestions - Rich-text and image-card sharing Spark Catcher Pro is available through a monthly subscription, annual subscription, or one-time purchase. All purchase options unlock the same Pro features. Privacy Policy https://www.studioyona.co.kr/en/apps/spark-catcher/legal/privacy/ Terms of Use https://www.studioyona.co.kr/en/apps/spark-catcher/legal/terms/

Screenshots

LiveNote4 screens
Spark Catcher3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: LiveNote at 17.6 against Spark Catcher's 26.1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. LiveNote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Spark Catcher sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LiveNote ships an update weekly, Spark Catcher every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
LiveNote versus Spark Catcher: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiveNoteSpark Catcher
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (46 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings46 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLVNTLEE NAYOUNG

In-app purchases

3 purchases

LiveNote

Subscriptions2
  • LiveNote Pro Monthly Plan (1 Month)$1.991 Month
  • LiveNote Pro Annual Plan (1 Year)$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • LiveNote Pro Lifetime$39.99
3 purchases

Spark Catcher

Subscriptions2
  • Spark Catcher Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Spark Catcher Pro Yearly$11.991 Year
One-time1
  • Spark Catcher Pro One-Time Purchase$29.99

Questions

Is LiveNote free?
LiveNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spark Catcher free?
Spark Catcher is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LiveNote or Spark Catcher have ads?
Neither LiveNote nor Spark Catcher shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LiveNote or Spark Catcher?
LiveNote ships an update weekly, and Spark Catcher every 6 days. Most recently, LiveNote was updated on November 5, 2026 and Spark Catcher on October 12, 2026.

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