Comparison

LockMemo vs M.I.M.

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

Head to head
About

LockMemo

Features
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Lock Screen Memo puts shopping lists, reminders, and to-dos on your Lock Screen and Home Screen widgetsβ€”see what matters without unlocking your phone. Perfect for: - Shopping lists and to-dos at a glance - Password hints, meeting times, gate numbers - Color-coded sticky notes by category - Sharing lists or trip notes with family and friends Features: - Pin sticky notes on a wood board - Organize by category with custom colors - Display on Home and Lock Screen widgets - Shared memo: invite link (auto-join) or 8-digit code; join multiple boardsβ€”all appear on your home board; everyone edits together (Shared tab at the bottom) - Configurable font, size, and color - Choose backgrounds and mascots for the home look - Follows your device's light or dark appearance Simple, lightweight, and built to fit into your daily routine.

About

M.I.M.

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MIM turns your iPhone home screen into something quieter. Instead of a grid of apps fighting for your attention, MIM gives you five configurable widgets that launch exactly what you need β€” and nothing else. CALL, MESSAGE, NAVIGATE, LISTEN Tap a widget to call a contact, send a message, get directions, or play music β€” directly from your home screen. No unlocking into a maze of icons. BUILT-IN TOOLS Phone Β· Messages Β· Maps Β· Music Β· Calendar Β· Notes Β· Alarm Β· Timer Β· Contacts β€” all redesigned around a single black-and-white, text-first aesthetic. YOUR LAYOUT, YOUR STYLE Choose your font, size, alignment and color. Reorder modules. Hide what you don't use. Add any external app via its own shortcut. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your data stays on your device and syncs only through your own iCloud account. No ads, no tracking, no analytics. MIM is a one-time purchase or on subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

LockMemo4 screens
M.I.M.4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LockMemo at none against M.I.M.'s 2. LockMemo also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 5 days). M.I.M.'s advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. M.I.M. sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. LockMemo asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LockMemo ships an update daily, M.I.M. every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
LockMemo versus M.I.M.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLockMemoM.I.M.
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily β€” betterEvery 5 days
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size40 MB23 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperYui SakamotoGianpaolo Campoli

In-app purchases

None

LockMemo

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

M.I.M.

Subscriptions1
  • MIM monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$22.99

Questions

Is LockMemo free?
LockMemo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is M.I.M. free?
M.I.M. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LockMemo or M.I.M. have ads?
LockMemo shows ads; M.I.M. does not.
Which is updated more often, LockMemo or M.I.M.?
LockMemo ships an update daily, and M.I.M. every 5 days. Most recently, LockMemo was updated on October 12, 2026 and M.I.M. on September 25, 2026.

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