Comparison

Spiral vs LockScreen Notes Calendar

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

Head to head
About

Spiral

Features
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Smart screen time limits that actually work. You meant to check one thing. Forty minutes later, you're still scrolling. That's the spiral, and willpower alone rarely breaks it. Spiral does it for you. Most screen time apps fail for the same reasons: they block everything all for hours, they're trivial to bypass, or they nag you with reminders you swipe away. Spiral is built differently, it works with you not against to help limit your doomscrolling. Set zones across your day Instead of rigid all-day blocks, Spiral works in zones. Give yourself a 30-minute budget for social apps in the morning. Hard-block everything after 10pm. Leave the afternoon free. Your limits flex around your real life - work, downtime, sleep - instead of fighting it. Pick the apps that pull you in Choose exactly which apps to limit - Instagram, TikTok, X, whatever you find most distracting. Everything else stays untouched. Get a heads-up before you hit the wall Spiral warns you with notifications as you approach your limit, so nothing comes out of nowhere. You stay aware of your time without having to think about it. A real lock, not a speed bump When you hit your limit, Spiral's shield steps in and actually locks the app until your zone ends. No "are you sure?" that you tap straight through. No five-minute snooze that turns into an hour. A limit that holds. Build a streak worth keeping Every day you keep Spiral active builds your streak. The longer it grows, the more you have to lose by turning it off, a simple, powerful reason to stick with it. See how long you can keep Spiral active. Private by design Spiral runs entirely on Apple's Screen Time framework. Your app usage never leaves your phone. No VPN. No proxy. No servers collecting your data. No account required. What you do on your phone stays on your phone. Why Spiral works when others didn't – Zones that match your day instead of blocking everything – Enforcement that actually holds at your limit – 60-second setup, no complicated shortcuts or profiles – Built natively on Apple Screen Time - no hacky workarounds – Designed to step in, not to shame you If you've tried screen time apps before and given up, Spiral is the one built to hold you to it. Download Spiral and break the cycle. Terms of Use: https://spiralapp.io/legal/terms Privacy Policy: https://spiralapp.io/legal/privacy-policy

About

LockScreen Notes Calendar

Features
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Turn your lock screen into a powerful productivity assistant with LockScreenColorβ€”the ultimate solution to cure the 'note and forget' habit. Important information stays front and center every time you pick up your phone, ensuring you never miss a plan. Instant Lock Screen Interaction β€’ Quick Actions: Check off tasks or shopping items directly from your lock screen without opening the app. β€’ Rapid Note-Taking: Tap any note to bring up the editor. Everything auto-saves instantly, letting you focus entirely on writing without worrying about losing data. Personalized Customization β€’ Flexible Design: Customize paper colors, font shades, line styles, and templates to seamlessly complement your lock screen wallpaper. β€’ Expressive Writing: Write by hand, doodle freely, or underline key points just like on a physical sticky note. β€’ Images & Typography: Add photos from your gallery, insert favorite character stickers, and select fonts that match your mood. Productivity Booster β€’ Lock Screen Calendar: Pin your calendar directly to your lock screen with customizable layouts and flexible date ranges. β€’ Integrated Timer: Built-in timer tool helps you maintain focus and maximize efficiency. Private & Frictionless No registration or login required. LockScreenColor collects no personal data, letting you start using it immediately after installation. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/live/6f1babf4-af0b-49d2-b061-fd4047d3ec1b

Screenshots

Spiral4 screens
LockScreen Notes Calendar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LockScreen Notes Calendar at none against Spiral's 4. Spiral'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. Spiral sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. LockScreen Notes Calendar asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Spiral versus LockScreen Notes Calendar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpiralLockScreen Notes Calendar
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Monthly
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS16.6 β€” better17
Further details β€” not scored
Size16 MB106 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHarry O'BrienHuy Van

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Spiral

Subscriptions3
  • Spiral Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Spiral Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Spiral Annual3 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Restore Streak$0.99
None

LockScreen Notes Calendar

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spiral free?
Spiral is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LockScreen Notes Calendar free?
LockScreen Notes Calendar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Spiral or LockScreen Notes Calendar have ads?
LockScreen Notes Calendar shows ads; Spiral does not.

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