Comparison

Glance vs Lock Screen Notes

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

Head to head
About

Glance

Features
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Glance keeps your to-do list exactly where you need it β€” on your lock screen and in the Dynamic Island, always visible without unlocking your phone. β€’ Add tasks and they appear instantly on the lock screen β€’ Check off tasks right from the lock screen β€” no unlocking needed β€’ Live Dynamic Island shows your top tasks at a glance β€’ Home-screen and lock-screen widgets for a permanent view β€’ Quick-add by voice: "Hey Siri, add a note to Glance" β€’ Back Tap support for one-tap capture β€’ Custom accent colors to match your style Glance is completely free. Every feature, no limits.

About

Lock Screen Notes

Features
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PinNote puts your most important notes right where you'll see them on your Lock Screen and Home Screen. No more forgetting grocery lists, meeting reminders, or quick ideas. With a simple tap, turn any note into a beautiful widget that stays visible all day. Whether it's a daily task list, a shopping reminder, or a motivational quote, PinNote makes sure you never miss what matters. KEY FEATURES β€’ Lock Screen & Home Screen Widgets - See your notes without unlocking your phone β€’ Quick Note Creation - Jot down ideas in seconds β€’ Customizable Styles - Choose colors, fonts, and themes to match your vibe β€’ Checklists & To-Do Lists - Turn any note into an actionable task list β€’ One-Tap Edit - Update your widget notes instantly Perfect for students, professionals, and anyone who needs their notes visible at a glance. Stop forgetting. Start pinning. Download PinNote today and keep your notes where you can actually see them.

Screenshots

Glance3 screens
Lock Screen Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Glance at 18.6 against Lock Screen Notes's 26.5. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Glance versus Lock Screen Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlanceLock Screen Notes
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.6 β€” better26.5
Further details β€” not scored
Size3 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLuca BaroneNajis Ezaz

In-app purchases

None

Glance

No in-app purchases

None

Lock Screen Notes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Glance free?
Glance is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lock Screen Notes free?
Lock Screen Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Glance or Lock Screen Notes have ads?
Neither Glance nor Lock Screen Notes shows ads.

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