Comparison

LockTodoNote vs Lock Screen Notes

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

Head to head
About

LockTodoNote

Features
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LockTodoNote helps you keep your todos, notes, calendar cards, image cards, and D-Day reminders visible on your iPhone Lock Screen. Add a quick todo, save a memo, or check today’s plan without opening the app. With Live Activities and Shortcuts, your important tasks stay right where you can see them. LockTodoNote helps you see your day right from your iPhone Lock Screen. Keep your calendar, todos, and memos together in one simple daily view. Check what matters today without opening a full planner app every time. LockTodoNote is designed for quick, visible planning: see your calendar on the left, your todos and memos on the right, and update your day as things change. WHY LockTodoNote? • Lock Screen Daily View See today’s calendar, todos, and memos directly on your Lock Screen. • Calendar + Todo + Memo Pick a date and view what belongs to that day. Todos and memos stay organized by date. • Mini Calendar Use a compact calendar view to understand your day at a glance. • Todo Check-Off Complete todos quickly. Checked tasks disappear from the Lock Screen so only unfinished tasks stay visible. • Memos Without Checkboxes Add notes that do not need completion. Memos use a note icon, so they are easy to tell apart from todos. • Fast Add Quickly add a todo or memo for the selected date. • Lock Screen Actions Use shortcuts and quick actions to add items and update your Lock Screen view faster. • Dynamic Island Support See a compact summary of your day on supported iPhone models. • Simple Settings Customize how your Lock Screen card appears, including calendar style, memo visibility, and completed todo visibility. USE LockTodoNote FOR • Today’s tasks • School or work reminders • Errands • Appointments • Shopping notes • Meeting notes • Daily routines • Things you do not want to forget TODO VS MEMO Todos are for things you need to finish. Memos are for things you only need to remember. A todo can be checked off. A memo stays as a note. This makes LockTodoNote useful for both action items and simple information you want to keep visible. YOUR DAY, ALWAYS VISIBLE LockTodoNote is not a complex project management app. It is a simple Lock Screen daily planner for the things you need to see today. Open your iPhone. Check your date. See your todos and memos. Finish tasks. Remember what matters. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://motionfit.fit/locktodonote/privacy/

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 • Lock Screen & Home Screen Widgets - See your notes without unlocking your phone • Quick Note Creation - Jot down ideas in seconds • Customizable Styles - Choose colors, fonts, and themes to match your vibe • Checklists & To-Do Lists - Turn any note into an actionable task list • 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

LockTodoNote4 screens
Lock Screen Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lock Screen Notes at none against LockTodoNote's 3. Lock Screen Notes also leads on ads (none vs shown). LockTodoNote's advantage is iOS requirement (16.1 vs 26.5). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. LockTodoNote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Lock Screen Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LockTodoNote ships an update every 3 days, Lock Screen Notes every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and August 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
LockTodoNote versus Lock Screen Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLockTodoNoteLock Screen Notes
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 4 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.1 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChangHyun NamNajis Ezaz

In-app purchases

3 purchases

LockTodoNote

Subscriptions2
  • LockTodoNote Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • LockTodoNote Pro Yearly$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • LockTodoNote Pro Lifetime$9.99
None

Lock Screen Notes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LockTodoNote free?
LockTodoNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lock Screen Notes free?
Lock Screen Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LockTodoNote or Lock Screen Notes have ads?
LockTodoNote shows ads; Lock Screen Notes does not.
Which is updated more often, LockTodoNote or Lock Screen Notes?
LockTodoNote ships an update every 3 days, and Lock Screen Notes every 4 days. Most recently, LockTodoNote was updated on September 12, 2026 and Lock Screen Notes on August 25, 2026.

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