Comparison

ToBlock 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

ToBlock

Features
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Your tasks and your calendar on one timeline. You plan your day — no algorithm does it for you. Most apps keep to-dos and events apart. You end up with a long list and no idea when any of it actually happens. ToBlock gives every task a time, a duration, and a fixed place in your day. No AI rebuilding your calendar overnight: you drag the blocks where they belong, and that's where they stay. ONE TIMELINE FOR EVERYTHING Every task with a time and duration appears alongside your Apple Calendar events. Overdue items carry forward. Drag to reschedule. Tap to adjust. YOUR DAY, WITHOUT OPENING AN APP Put ToBlock on your Home Screen and see today's tasks, tomorrow's plan, and your timeline at a glance. Choose from to-do, calendar, dashboard, and progress-ring widgets. PLAN TOMORROW IN TWO MINUTES Open Plan Tomorrow and your overdue and unscheduled tasks are already waiting. Drop the ones that matter into open slots and wake up with the day decided. NEVER DOUBLE-BOOK YOURSELF Drag a task onto a busy slot and ToBlock warns you, then moves it to your next free window with one tap. ORGANIZE THE WAY YOU THINK Tasks inside projects. Sub-tasks inside tasks. Notes on anything worth keeping. Build the structure that fits your head, then collapse it to focus. Save any hierarchy as a reusable template. CAPTURE NOW, SORT LATER Get an idea, task, or note out of your head before you decide what it is. Share it from Safari or any other app, or just ask Siri. It all lands in one Inbox, ready for when you want to sort. FOLLOW UP WITHOUT REMEMBERING TO Mark a task as Waiting and give it a follow-up date. It comes back on its own, at the right time. HABITS THAT ACTUALLY STICK Turn any recurring task into a tracked habit with streaks on a visual grid and a nudge when you beat your record. Rotation mode cycles through routines — ideal for workouts, meal plans, and study schedules. TIME ANY TASK WITHOUT WATCHING THE CLOCK Start a timer on any task and let Live Activity and Dynamic Island keep it in view. End the day with a summary of where your hours actually went. ALSO INSIDE Siri Shortcuts and Action Button Ā· share from any app Ā· reminders by time or location Ā· Stealth mode for a quieter, distraction-free look Ā· iCloud sync across your Apple devices Ā· no ads, no tracking, ever. TOBLOCK PRO Start with a 14-day free trial — full access, no commitment. After that, ToBlock Pro is $0.99/month or $9.99/year. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://www.toblock.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Lock Screen Notes

Features
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PinNote puts your most important notes right where you'll see them on your Lock Screen and Home Screen. No more forgetting grocery lists, meeting reminders, or quick ideas. With a simple tap, turn any note into a beautiful widget that stays visible all day. Whether it's a daily task list, a shopping reminder, or a motivational quote, PinNote makes sure you never miss what matters. KEY FEATURES • Lock Screen & Home Screen Widgets - See your notes without unlocking your phone • Quick Note Creation - Jot down ideas in seconds • Customizable Styles - Choose colors, fonts, and themes to match your vibe • Checklists & To-Do Lists - Turn any note into an actionable task list • One-Tap Edit - Update your widget notes instantly Perfect for students, professionals, and anyone who needs their notes visible at a glance. Stop forgetting. Start pinning. Download PinNote today and keep your notes where you can actually see them.

Screenshots

ToBlock4 screens
Lock Screen Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lock Screen Notes at none against ToBlock's 2. ToBlock's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.5). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. ToBlock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Lock Screen Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
ToBlock versus Lock Screen Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterToBlockLock Screen Notes
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLivia KraussNajis Ezaz

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ToBlock

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
None

Lock Screen Notes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ToBlock free?
ToBlock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lock Screen Notes free?
Lock Screen Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ToBlock or Lock Screen Notes have ads?
Neither ToBlock nor Lock Screen Notes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ToBlock or Lock Screen Notes?
ToBlock ships an update every 4 days, and Lock Screen Notes every 4 days. Most recently, ToBlock was updated on September 26, 2026 and Lock Screen Notes on September 23, 2026.

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