Comparison

Tap Memo vs Lock Screen Notes

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

Head to head
About

Tap Memo

Features
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Tired of typing the same words over and over? Bakusoku Memo is a notepad app that lets you save frequently used words as tags and input them instantly with a single tap! 【Perfect for:】 ・People who keep similar daily records or logs ・Professionals who need to take quick work notes ・Anyone looking for a simple, easy-to-use notepad app 【Key Features】 Tag Stamp Feature Save your most used words and phrases as tags. Insert them instantly with just a tap. Say goodbye to repetitive typing! Multiple Note Management Easily organize and manage your memos by project or purpose. Done Check & Undo Mark completed lines to track your progress. Made a mistake? Quickly undo your last action. Dark Mode Support Switch between easy-on-the-eyes Dark Mode and Light Mode anytime. Simple Operation No unnecessary features. Just open the app and start taking notes immediately. 【Premium Features】 Expand your tags up to 8 (The free version includes 4 tags). A one-time purchase gives you lifetime access. For detailed instructions, please visit our support page: https://sites.google.com/view/carvesound/apps/爆速メモ/操作マニュアル?authuser=0

About

Lock Screen Notes

This app helps clear mental clutter by allowing users to capture thoughts as sticky notes and then sort them into categories like 'to do,' 'save for later,' or 'let go.' It's designed for individuals, especially those with ADHD, who struggle with traditional organization methods.

Highlights
  • Brain dump with sticky notes
  • Swipe to sort thoughts
  • Customizable sorting rules
  • Multiple note types
  • Notebooks and pages
  • Widgets for quick access
  • Dark mode support
Features
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Keep the to-dos and notes you do not want to forget right where you can see them. StickySort is a colorful sticky note app for the Lock Screen, Home Screen, and Dynamic Island. Capture tasks, shopping lists, plans, and ideas as individual notes, then check or sort them without losing context. Use a Lock Screen widget for quick access to a note. When you want to see a whole page, start a Live Activity from the page menu. It can display one page at a time for up to 8 hours. On supported iPhones, expand Dynamic Island to view the notes and complete checklist items. On the Home Screen, choose Page View, Pinned Note, Quick Add, Unsorted Count, Sort Reminder, or Checklist. Lock Screen widgets and controls keep important notes and actions close. Write first, organize later. Swipe notes left or right using your own rules, such as “Now / Later” or “Important / Let Go”. Use text notes, checklists, and links; customize colors, backgrounds, and fonts; organize with notebooks and pages; and back up with iCloud. Drawings, photos, flashcards, extra sorting axes, and expanded pages are among the advanced features in StickySort PRO. Premium features are available via App Store auto-renewable subscriptions or a lifetime one-time purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your device Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. The lifetime purchase does not renew and does not create future recurring charges. Terms of Use: https://stickysort.pages.dev/terms

Screenshots

Tap Memo4 screens
Lock Screen Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Lock Screen Notes at weekly against Tap Memo's monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Tap Memo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Lock Screen Notes sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tap Memo ships an update monthly, Lock Screen Notes weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Tap Memo versus Lock Screen Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTap MemoLock Screen Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB95 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHironori KarubeN-Verse LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Tap Memo

One-time1
  • Premium Unlock$0.99
4 purchases

Lock Screen Notes

Subscriptions3
  • StickySort Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • StickySort PRO Starter1 Month trial$3.991 Month
  • StickySort Pro Annual7 Days trial$32.991 Year
One-time1
  • StickySort Pro Lifetime$62.99

Questions

Is Tap Memo free?
Tap Memo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lock Screen Notes free?
Lock Screen Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tap Memo or Lock Screen Notes have ads?
Neither Tap Memo nor Lock Screen Notes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tap Memo or Lock Screen Notes?
Tap Memo ships an update monthly, and Lock Screen Notes weekly. Most recently, Tap Memo was updated on October 31, 2026 and Lock Screen Notes on October 31, 2026.

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