# LockNote vs ACCESS

The clearest difference is rating: ACCESS at 5.0 against LockNote's 4.6. ACCESS also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LockNote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and ACCESS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ACCESS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 6 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

LockNote ships an update every 2 months, ACCESS every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LockNote | ACCESS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locknote-note-on-lock-screen/id6775901136/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/access-screen-time-locks/id6797612801/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 45 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thinh Ho](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741187064) | [Jamir Shaikh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1699355647) |

## What reviewers say

### LockNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locknote-note-on-lock-screen/id6775901136)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LockNote Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| LockNote Pro Yearly | $4.99 | per year |
| LockNote Pro Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


### ACCESS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/access-screen-time-locks/id6797612801)

This app allows you to set time limits for specific applications on your device. Once your allotted time is used, the apps will automatically lock for a predetermined period, reopening when the lock expires. It offers a free basic version and a paid Pro version with advanced features.

**Highlights:** Set time budgets for apps, Automatic app locking, Automatic app unlocking, Customizable lock durations, Strict mode for enforced limits, Usage history and widgets (Pro)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LockNote free?

LockNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ACCESS free?

ACCESS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, LockNote or ACCESS?

ACCESS is rated higher. LockNote averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while ACCESS averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do LockNote or ACCESS have ads?

Neither LockNote nor ACCESS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LockNote or ACCESS?

LockNote ships an update every 2 months, and ACCESS every 9 days. Most recently, LockNote was updated on October 20, 2026 and ACCESS on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*