Bouncer vs Lock Screen Notes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bouncer
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Bouncer turns distracting apps into a reason to study. Choose the apps that pull you off track, block them using Apple’s Screen Time controls, and earn access back by completing flashcard and study challenges. Instead of relying on willpower alone, Bouncer gives you a simple system: Study first. Scroll later. HOW BOUNCER WORKS 1. Choose the apps you want to block 2. Start a focus block 3. Complete a flashcard or study challenge 4. Unlock your selected apps and continue your day STUDY TOOLS • Create and organise flashcard decks • Generate flashcards from your notes using AI • Practise terms you are still learning in Learn mode • Test yourself to see what you actually remember • Track mastered and still-learning terms • Complete study challenges to earn access back to blocked apps • Restore and manage your subscription through Apple BUILT FOR STUDENTS Bouncer is designed for students who: • Keep reaching for distracting apps while studying • Want a stronger system than ordinary focus timers • Need motivation to revise flashcards consistently • Want to replace scrolling with useful study sessions • Prefer a simple study-first approach to screen time BOUNCER PRO SUBSCRIPTION An active Bouncer Pro subscription is required to access Bouncer and its main features. Bouncer does not provide a free-access version of its core functionality. Available subscription options, durations and current local prices are shown in the app before you purchase. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID when your purchase is confirmed. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time through your App Store account settings. You can restore an existing subscription from the Bouncer paywall or Settings screen. PRIVACY Bouncer does not require you to create an account. Your flashcard decks and study progress are stored on your device. When you choose to generate flashcards using AI, the text you provide is securely sent to our service and OpenAI to generate the requested study content. Bouncer does not use your study content for advertising or cross-app tracking. Study first. Scroll later. Terms of Use: https://bouncerstudy.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://bouncerstudy.com/privacy/
Lock Screen Notes
This app allows you to pin notes and reminders directly to your iPhone's Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Easily create, edit, and manage your essential information for quick access without unlocking your device.
- Pin notes to Lock Screen
- Display in Dynamic Island
- Create and edit notes
- Seven color options
- Archive and restore notes
- Local data storage
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LockCards keeps the one thing you need to remember visible on your iPhone Lock Screen. Write a note, choose a color, and tap its circle to start a Live Activity. Your note appears on the Lock Screen and in Dynamic Island on supported iPhones. Tap it to reopen LockCards. Edit and save the note, and the Live Activity refreshes with your changes. START WITH A FREE NOTE • Create, edit, and reuse your first note for free • Choose from seven bold colors or a clean white card • Start, stop, and restart its Live Activity for free • Archive your note and restore it later • Start without creating an account • Keep note content stored locally on your device DO MORE WITH LOCKCARDS PREMIUM • Create more notes for quick tasks, shopping lists, and ideas • Keep multiple Live Activities running at once • Update a live note simply by editing and saving it • Restore purchases at any time from Settings Creating a second note or running multiple Live Activities at once requires an active LockCards Premium subscription. Editing, archiving, and restoring existing notes is free. Live Activity availability, placement, and duration are controlled by iOS. Dynamic Island is available only on supported iPhone models. LockCards does not schedule alarms or notification-based reminders. Privacy Policy: https://five-bubbler-90e.notion.site/Privacy-policy-ef30cbd8d57f828e88ca01c19cc99256 Terms of Use: https://five-bubbler-90e.notion.site/Terms-of-use-6b00cbd8d57f8394802e013349bc854e Support: https://five-bubbler-90e.notion.site/Support-ec90cbd8d57f8341a81d810f25d8df75
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Lock Screen Notes at every 2 days against Bouncer's every 9 days. Lock Screen Notes also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.4). 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
Both are free to download. Bouncer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Lock Screen Notes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Bouncer ships an update every 9 days, Lock Screen Notes every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bouncer | Lock Screen Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.4 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aryan Yadav | Ajay A S |
In-app purchases
Bouncer
- Bouncer Pro Weekly$3.997 Days
- Bouncer Pro Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
Lock Screen Notes
- HomeCards Pro Weekly3 Days trial$0.997 Days
- HomeCards Pro Lifetime$4.99









