Comparison

Recall vs LockNote

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

Head to head
About

Recall

Keep important thoughts, tasks, and reminders visible by placing them directly on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Access notes instantly without opening apps, ensuring you never forget what matters most.

Highlights
  • Notes on Lock Screen
  • Live Activities reminders
  • Dynamic Island integration
  • Shortcuts for quick add
  • 7-day note history
  • Distraction-free design
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Life moves fast. Between family, work, studies, meetings, ideas, goals, and everyday responsibilities, important things can easily slip away. Not because they aren't important. Because you're human. Recall helps you remember the things that matter by placing your notes exactly where you'll see them most: right on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. No digging through apps. No opening note folders. No forgotten tasks buried in a list. Just a simple reminder, always within sight. Whether it's: • A medicine reminder for a loved one • An important meeting or interview • A class assignment or exam task • A daily goal or habit • A prayer or affirmation • A sudden idea you don't want to lose Recall keeps it visible until you're ready to act. Why Recall? • Write notes directly to your Lock Screen • See reminders at a glance with Live Activities • Stay connected to your notes through Dynamic Island support • Quickly add notes with Shortcuts, and launch them using Back Tap or the Action Button • Beautiful, distraction free experience • Revisit important thoughts with 7-day note history • Fast, lightweight, and designed for everyday use Designed for Real Life The best reminder is the one you actually see. Recall turns your Lock Screen into a space for the thoughts, promises, goals, and reminders that deserve your attention. Because some reminders aren't just tasks. They're promises to yourself. Start your free trial and never lose sight of the notes, tasks, ideas, and reminders that matter most. Subscription options: ₹49/month, ₹499/year, ₹1499 Lifetime. These prices are for India. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. If you've previously purchased a pro subscription, you'll be able to use the Restore Purchases option in the app for access to all Recall pro features. Read the terms and conditions here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Read the privacy policy here: https://recallnotes.co/#privacy

About

LockNote

Keep essential notes, tasks, and reminders visible on your iPhone's Lock Screen. Transform your notes into stylish wallpapers for constant visibility without opening an app. Ideal for quick memos, to-do lists, and motivational quotes.

Highlights
  • Notes on Lock Screen wallpaper
  • Fast note editor with formatting
  • Multiple Lock Screen styles
  • Customizable layout and font size
  • Shortcut setup guide
  • Simple note history
Features
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LockNote helps you keep important notes, tasks, reminders, and ideas right where you can see them - on your iPhone Lock Screen. Instead of opening a notes app again and again, create a note, choose a beautiful Lock Screen style, and apply it as your wallpaper. Your most important information stays visible every time you pick up your phone. Perfect for: • Daily work tasks • To-do lists • Meeting reminders • Shopping lists • Study notes • Motivational quotes • Quick memos • Important things you do not want to forget WHY LOCKNOTE? Notes on your Lock Screen Turn your note into a clean, readable Lock Screen wallpaper so it stays in sight throughout the day. Fast note editor Write your note quickly with formatting tools like bold, italic, underline, bullet list, numbered list, checklist, and alignment. Beautiful styles Choose from multiple Lock Screen designs, including sticky note, paper note, glass card, clean white card, and more. Custom layout Adjust the position, background, card opacity, and font size to make your note fit your wallpaper and reading style. Shortcut setup guide LockNote guides you through Apple Shortcuts setup so you can apply your note to your Lock Screen more easily. Simple note history Keep your current note and view recent note history when needed. Made for focus LockNote is designed for people who want fewer distractions and more visibility. No complicated project management. No clutter. Just the important note you need to see. LOCKNOTE PRO Upgrade to LockNote Pro to unlock: • More notes • All premium styles • Custom layout options • No limits Use LockNote as your personal visual reminder board and keep every important note in sight. --------------------- Privacy Policy: https://noteonlockscreen.web.app/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Subscription Terms: https://noteonlockscreen.web.app/terms

Screenshots

Recall4 screens
LockNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: LockNote at every 3 days against Recall's every 3 weeks. LockNote also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. Recall sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and LockNote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Recall ships an update every 3 weeks, LockNote every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Recall versus LockNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRecallLockNote
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMritunjay SharmaThinh Ho

Customer experience

Recall

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

LockNote

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Recall

Subscriptions2
  • Recall Pro Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Recall Pro Annual3 Days trial$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Recall Lifetime$14.99
3 purchases

LockNote

Subscriptions2
  • LockNote Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • LockNote Pro Yearly$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • LockNote Pro Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Recall free?
Recall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LockNote free?
LockNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Recall or LockNote have ads?
Neither Recall nor LockNote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Recall or LockNote?
Recall ships an update every 3 weeks, and LockNote every 3 days. Most recently, Recall was updated on September 22, 2026 and LockNote on August 23, 2026.

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