# Archives Scanner vs LockScreenNotes & Widget

The clearest difference is ratings volume: LockScreenNotes & Widget at 4 against Archives Scanner's 1. LockScreenNotes & Widget also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Archives Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and LockScreenNotes & Widget sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Archives Scanner against 5.0 for LockScreenNotes & Widget. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Archives Scanner | LockScreenNotes & Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archives-scanner/id6779689684/reviews) | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockscreennotes-and-widget/id6795145192/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 10 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andriy Gordiyenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1679055949) | [Andrew Moroz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1790914531) |

## What reviewers say

### Archives Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archives-scanner/id6779689684)

Transform your physical notebooks into a searchable digital library. Automatically detect and correct pages, recognize handwriting for instant search, and organize your content into custom archives. Sync your digitized notes across all your devices for easy access.

**Highlights:** Automatic page detection and correction, On-device handwriting recognition, Organize scans into custom archives, Bookmark pages with notes, Sync across devices via iCloud, Export to PDF (Pro feature)

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Archives Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Archives Pro Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Archives Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


### LockScreenNotes & Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockscreennotes-and-widget/id6795145192)

Keep important reminders and to-do lists visible on your phone's lock screen. Access notes instantly without unlocking your device, ensuring you never forget crucial information.

**Highlights:** Lock screen reminders, Instant note access, To-do lists, Live Activities integration, Always visible notes

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Archives Scanner free?

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

### Is LockScreenNotes & Widget free?

LockScreenNotes & Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Archives Scanner or LockScreenNotes & Widget?

Archives Scanner and LockScreenNotes & Widget are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 4 ratings respectively.

### Do Archives Scanner or LockScreenNotes & Widget have ads?

Neither Archives Scanner nor LockScreenNotes & Widget shows ads.

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