Garden Journal vs Lock Screen Loops
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Garden Journal
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My Gardening Journal is a simple, thoughtful way to plan, track, and care for your garden throughout the year. Whether youβre growing vegetables, flowers, or herbs, the app helps you organize garden beds, log planting details, and keep notes as your garden evolves. Designed for clarity and ease of use, itβs a calm companion for gardeners who prefer intention over complexity. Key features: Create and manage garden beds and planting plans Track plants with notes and growing details Keep a gardening journal with observations and photos Schedule recurring care tasks and reminders Sync your data securely across sessions A subscription unlocks advanced planning tools, recurring care schedules, and full journaling features. The app is available in English and French and supports users in the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. My Gardening Journal respects your data and your time β no ads, no noise, just gardening. App includes a 2-week free trial followed by a $3.99/month auto-renewing subscription. Reviewers can cancel in Settings β Subscription or delete the account to trigger cancellation.
Lock Screen Loops
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Lock Screen Loops is the easiest way to add messages to your lock screen. Create a loop with as many messages as you want, then add the widget to your lock screen. When your lock screen wakes a different message will appear!
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Verdict
Garden Journal and Lock Screen Loops are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Garden Journal | Lock Screen Loops |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 β better | 18.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HERMAN LESTER MORRIS | Andrew Carlson |
In-app purchases
Garden Journal
No in-app purchases
Lock Screen Loops
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Garden Journal free?
Is Lock Screen Loops free?
Do Garden Journal or Lock Screen Loops have ads?
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