Comparison

Projects Timer 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

Projects Timer

Features
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We can work all day and still get little done. To fix that set a timer and focus for a bit. Then take a break and relax. Working with a timer is 5 times more effective. You finish more by doing less. When the timer is running, it's hard to get distracted. At the end, you write down what you did. If thousands of people boosted their productivity with a timer, then you can too!

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

Projects Timer3 screens
LockScreen Notes Calendar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: LockScreen Notes Calendar at Free against Projects Timer's $19.99. Projects Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, in-app purchases, 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

LockScreen Notes Calendar is free to download; Projects Timer costs $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Projects Timer ships an update fortnightly, LockScreen Notes Calendar monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Projects Timer versus LockScreen Notes Calendar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProjects TimerLockScreen Notes Calendar
Price$19.99Free β€” better
Update frequencyFortnightly β€” betterMonthly
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size2 MB106 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVladyslav OleksenkoHuy Van

In-app purchases

None

Projects Timer

No in-app purchases

None

LockScreen Notes Calendar

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Projects Timer free?
Projects Timer costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is LockScreen Notes Calendar free?
LockScreen Notes Calendar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Projects Timer or LockScreen Notes Calendar have ads?
LockScreen Notes Calendar shows ads; Projects Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Projects Timer or LockScreen Notes Calendar?
Projects Timer ships an update fortnightly, and LockScreen Notes Calendar monthly. Most recently, Projects Timer was updated on October 11, 2026 and LockScreen Notes Calendar on October 12, 2026.

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