Comparison

LockAway 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

LockAway

Features
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Build habits. Block distractions. 100% on-device, no account. WHAT LOCKAWAY DOES • Habit tracker — daily, weekdays, custom, with streaks and a clear calendar. • App blocker — schedule blocks, set time limits, lock yourself into focus mode. • Focus sessions with an end-of-session reflection screen. • Reminders that actually fire, on-device. • Stats: weekly heatmap, completion rate, streak history. 100% LOCAL. 100% OFFLINE. No backend. No sync. No account. Your data lives only on your iPhone in a local SQLite database. Install LockAway today — your first streak starts tomorrow. Privacy Policy: https://lockaway.vercel.app/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://lockaway.vercel.app/terms

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

LockAway4 screens
Lock Screen Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lock Screen Notes at none against LockAway's 3. LockAway's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.5). On price, 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. LockAway sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Lock Screen Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
LockAway versus Lock Screen Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLockAwayLock Screen Notes
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNayel KetfiNajis Ezaz

In-app purchases

3 purchases

LockAway

Subscriptions3
  • LockAway Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
  • LockAway Pro Yearly$22.991 Year
  • LockAway Pro Yearly$49.991 Year
None

Lock Screen Notes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LockAway free?
LockAway 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 LockAway or Lock Screen Notes have ads?
Neither LockAway nor Lock Screen Notes shows ads.

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