# LemonLog vs PinNote

The clearest difference is update cadence: PinNote at every 3 days against LemonLog's every 5 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LemonLog sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and PinNote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LemonLog ships an update every 5 weeks, PinNote every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LemonLog | PinNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinnote-lock-screen-notes/id6809535973/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **8** |
| Positive reviews | — | 95.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [慧慧 高](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887721875) | [军 孙](https://appshunter.io/developer/949784002) |

## What reviewers say

### LemonLog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lemonlog/id6763904832)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual | $19.99 | per year |


### PinNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinnote-lock-screen-notes/id6809535973)

This app allows you to pin notes and reminders directly to your iPhone's Lock Screen, Home Screen, or StandBy. View important information at a glance without needing to open the application. It supports text, images, and audio recordings.

**Highlights:** Lock Screen, Home Screen, and StandBy widgets, Add images and audio to notes, Repeat reminders, Privacy Mode for Lock Screen widgets, iCloud sync across devices, Adjustable text size

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PinNote Premium | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LemonLog free?

LemonLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PinNote free?

PinNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do LemonLog or PinNote have ads?

Neither LemonLog nor PinNote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LemonLog or PinNote?

LemonLog ships an update every 5 weeks, and PinNote every 3 days. Most recently, LemonLog was updated on November 9, 2026 and PinNote on November 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*