Comparison

Twilock vs PinNote

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

Head to head
About

Twilock

This app helps you regain control of your screen time by blocking distracting apps during critical periods like before sleep and after waking. Set custom windows and strict modes to prevent willpower struggles and build healthier digital habits.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps
  • Customizable Night and Morning windows
  • Strict Mode for locked settings
  • Timed early unlock option
  • Streak building and badges
  • Optional Friends feature with leaderboards
  • Insights into usage patterns
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Stop bedtime doomscrolling and start your morning on your terms. Twilock blocks the apps you choose during scheduled Night and Morning windows. Choose a Night routine before bed, a Morning routine after waking, or both. Each window lasts 15–120 minutes. Schedule the same times every day, separate weekdays and weekends, or custom days. Every enabled routine uses Strict Mode: routine settings are locked during active windows. Configure a timed early unlock before a window starts; choosing None disables that option. Revoking Screen Time access in iOS can end protection. Build streaks, earn badges and explore Insights. Optional Friends lets you connect by invite code and follow a shared leaderboard. New users need a monthly or annual subscription, or an eligible trial. Eligible legacy users keep their existing access, and existing Lifetime purchases remain supported. Prices and trial eligibility appear before purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage subscriptions in your App Store account. Restore Purchases is available in the app. Selected app identities and raw Screen Time usage stay on your device. Optional account, progress and friend data can sync. Product analytics and purchase services support the app; tracking permission is optional. Read the privacy policy for details. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://twilock.com/privacy/

About

PinNote

Keep essential information like codes, reminders, or quotes instantly visible on your Lock Screen, Home Screen, and StandBy widgets. Access notes without unlocking your device, with options for adjustable text, attachments, and privacy blur.

Highlights
  • Lock Screen, Home Screen, and StandBy widgets
  • Adjustable large text and background options
  • Siri quick note integration
  • Audio and video attachments
  • Full-screen alarm reminders
  • Privacy blur mode
  • iCloud sync
Features
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PinNote keeps the notes and reminders you need most where you can see them. Add a note to your iPhone Lock Screen, Home Screen, or StandBy. Keep today's priority, a shopping list, or a reminder in view—without opening the app. QUICK-GLANCE WIDGETS • Lock Screen, Home Screen, and StandBy widgets • Large, adjustable text from 16 to 56 pt • Search notes and filter by pinned notes or reminders • Pin and sort important notes • Choose paper, white, yellow, blue, or black backgrounds NOTES FOR MORE THAN TEXT • Add up to four images to a note • Record audio up to 10 minutes or video up to 3 minutes • Create text notes with Siri or Shortcuts; Siri voice-to-text transcription isn't supported REMINDERS THAT FIT YOUR ROUTINE • Repeat reminders daily, on weekdays or weekends, weekly, or on selected days • Choose a full-screen alarm or a quiet banner notification PRIVACY AND SYNC • Blur note content in Lock Screen widgets with Privacy Mode • Sync notes and attachments across iPhone and iPad with iCloud • See when iCloud sync is in progress in Settings Keep the details you need close at hand with PinNote. Feedback & Support Email: sunjun20141@qq.com Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://docs.qq.com/doc/p/7a37547a1830444b27c6c5aa8195a622d62858d5

Screenshots

Twilock4 screens
PinNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: PinNote at free against Twilock's freemium. PinNote also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days). Twilock's advantage is ratings volume (26 vs 8) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. Twilock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and PinNote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Twilock against 4.8 for PinNote. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 8 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Twilock's written reviews are positive against 95% of PinNote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Twilock ships an update every 5 days, PinNote every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Twilock versus PinNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTwilockPinNote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (26 ratings) — better4.8 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better94.7% of reviews
Number of ratings26 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPrism Studios军 孙

Customer experience

Twilock

All ratings26 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

PinNote

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive94.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.3%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Twilock

Subscriptions2
  • Twilock Pro Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Twilock Pro Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Twilock Lifetime$79.99
1 purchases

PinNote

One-time1
  • PinNote Premium$3.99

Questions

Is Twilock free?
Twilock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PinNote free?
PinNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Twilock or PinNote?
Twilock is rated higher. Twilock averages 4.9 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while PinNote averages 4.8 from 8 ratings.
Do Twilock or PinNote have ads?
Neither Twilock nor PinNote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Twilock or PinNote?
Twilock ships an update every 5 days, and PinNote every 2 days. Most recently, Twilock was updated on November 10, 2026 and PinNote on November 8, 2026.

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