Comparison

LemonLog vs PinNote

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

Head to head
About

LemonLog

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A clearer record when your car keeps going back to the dealer. LemonLog helps vehicle owners document recurring defects, repair visits and time out of service. Keep the details together today so you can share an organized record when you need it. YOUR RECORDS, ON YOUR DEVICE No account, no cloud service and no analytics. Your journal and photos stay on your device. Export records for your own use or share them with someone you choose. Keep a device backup: LemonLog cannot recover deleted local data. START FREE - One vehicle, one defect per vehicle and five repair visits per defect. - Record repair orders, dates, mileage, dealer notes, loaner details and visit photos. - Track repair attempts per defect and days at the dealer. - View your active state's reference and ten included states: CA, TX, FL, NY, PA, OH, IL, GA, NC and MI. - One defect photo and one dashboard warning photo per defect. - Five communication entries and three expenses per vehicle. - Home screen widget, CSV export, Face ID / Touch ID app lock and optional daily reminders. BUILD A COMPLETE EVIDENCE RECORD WITH PRO - Unlimited vehicles, defects and repair visits. - Generate an evidence PDF with vehicle details, defect chronology, communications, notices, expenses and defect / repair photos. - Browse reference information for all 50 states and DC. - Remove the defect-photo limit and communication / expense entry limits. - Track manufacturer written notices and responses. Choose Pro Annual, an auto-renewing subscription, or Pro Lifetime, a one-time purchase with no recurring charge. Both unlock all Pro features. Prices and any eligible introductory offer are displayed by the App Store before purchase. Existing subscribers keep access for their entitled period. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Manage or cancel subscriptions in Apple Account settings. Restore purchases using the same Apple Account. Buying Lifetime does not automatically cancel an existing subscription. LemonLog is a personal documentation tool, not a law firm or case evaluation service. It does not provide legal advice, determine eligibility, file documents, communicate on your behalf or refer attorneys. State reference information is general, may change and may not cover every exception. Verify with current state code or a licensed attorney before acting. CSV export contains text records, not photos, and is not a restorable backup. Privacy Policy: https://app-legal-pages.vercel.app/lemonlog/privacy Terms of Service: https://app-legal-pages.vercel.app/lemonlog/terms Support: captainlongevity@gmail.com

About

PinNote

This app places your essential notes directly on your iPhone's Lock Screen, Home Screen, and StandBy. Access important information like passwords, to-dos, or reminders at a glance without unlocking your device. Customize your notes with adjustable font sizes and backgrounds, and utilize privacy mode to blur sensitive content.

Highlights
  • Lock Screen, Home Screen, and StandBy widgets
  • Adjustable font size and background colors
  • Privacy mode for sensitive information
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • Pinning and sorting of important notes
  • Paper-inspired design
Features
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PinNote — pin what matters most to your screen. Some things you just need to see at a glance: door codes and gate passwords, Wi-Fi name and password, parking spot number, to-dos and shopping lists, a daily dose of motivation. Standby Note is built for exactly these glance-and-go moments. It puts your notes directly on your iPhone's Lock Screen, Home Screen, and StandBy — no unlocking, no opening apps, just look. Key features: Lock Screen, Home Screen, and StandBy widgets Supports Lock Screen rectangular, Lock Screen inline, Home Screen widgets, and StandBy widgets — keeping your notes always in view. Minimal editor, huge type Notes are shown in extra-large bold type, with adjustable font size (16–56pt) and paper, white, yellow, blue, or black backgrounds. Privacy mode Enable it and your Lock Screen widget blurs automatically — sensitive info stays hidden from prying eyes. iCloud sync Notes sync automatically across iPhone and iPad via iCloud. Pin & sort Pin important notes so they always stay on top. Paper-inspired design Warm cream paper, ink-black type, and an amber accent — clean, high-contrast, and unobtrusive, like a real sticky note on your screen. Who is it for? Anyone who forgets door or Wi-Fi codes; anyone who needs to jot down parking spots fast; anyone who wants a daily reminder always in sight; anyone who loves minimal, glanceable tools. Standby Note — keep what matters, always in view. We welcome your feedback and suggestions. We will add or optimize features based on your requests. Support Email: sunjun20141@qq.com Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://docs.qq.com/doc/p/1467c8fe80745c7beac61d87faf270f4ce650a31

Screenshots

LemonLog4 screens
PinNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PinNote at daily against LemonLog's every 2 months. 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. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LemonLog ships an update every 2 months, PinNote daily. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
LemonLog versus PinNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLemonLogPinNote
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—94.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer慧慧 高军 孙

In-app purchases

2 purchases

LemonLog

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pro Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year
1 purchases

PinNote

One-time1
  • PinNote Premium$3.99

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 2 months, and PinNote daily. Most recently, LemonLog was updated on October 14, 2026 and PinNote on October 19, 2026.

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