JotStay vs Lock Screen Memo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
JotStay
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JotStay is the fastest way to put a note on your lock screen. Open the app, type your thought, tap Send β done. Your note instantly appears as a notification on your lock screen. No timers, no categories, no setup. Just type and go. Perfect for: β’ Reminders you need to see right now β "Take out the trash", "Call mom" β’ Quick thoughts you don't want to forget β’ Shopping lists, one item at a time β’ Anything you want front and center on your phone Every note is saved in your history. Tap any past note to send it again as a new notification. Swipe to delete what you no longer need. Key features: β’ Instant notifications β your note appears on the lock screen the moment you send it β’ Full history β every note is saved and ready to reuse β’ One-tap resend β tap any past note to send it again β’ Zero friction β the keyboard is ready the moment you open the app β’ Dark Mode support β’ No account required, no sign-up, no internet connection needed β’ Your notes stay on your device β nothing is collected or shared JotStay does one thing and does it well. No bloat, no distractions.
Lock Screen Memo
Display a personalized note directly on your Lock Screen with customizable text, colors, fonts, and even photos. Keep important reminders, affirmations, or checklists visible at a glance without opening any apps. Your data remains private on your device.
- Lock Screen widget for notes
- Customizable text, color, and font
- Add photos to memos
- 70+ designs and fonts
- Private and device-based storage
- Apple Shortcut integration
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Put the note you need where you see it most: your Lock Screen. LockScreenMemo lets you create a personal memo and show it in a Lock Screen widget. Keep a reminder, daily focus, study phrase, affirmation, or short checklist in view without opening another app. β Create a memo that fits you Type a memo and adjust its color, font, size, weight, and layout. Build a memo card that fits your Lock Screen. β 70 designs and varied fonts Choose from 70 memo designs and a multilingual font collection. Keep it clean or make it expressive. β Add a photo Add a photo to your memo card and make it more personal. Use it as a photo sticker for a trip, a pet, a mood, or anything you want to see every day. β Check it every day See your custom memo at a glance in the Lock Screen widget. Refresh it from the app or with the included Apple Shortcut action whenever you need. β Private on your device No account is required. Memo text, photos, and design settings stay on your device and are shared only with the app's widget extension. Make quick reminders, daily intentions, study prompts, short checklists, affirmations, and the one thing you do not want to forget feel like yours. Terms of Use: https://gist.github.com/boogios/68752aa1deafbff75019be1e40cbc362
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: JotStay at none against Lock Screen Memo's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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. Lock Screen Memo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.69 per month. JotStay asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | JotStay | Lock Screen Memo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | β | 50.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | β | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Monetization | β | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 β better | 18.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 343 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jiri Syrovy | BOOGIOS_STUDIO |
In-app purchases
JotStay
No in-app purchases
Lock Screen Memo
- Pro Monthly$3.691 Month
- Pro Yearly$31.491 Year









