# Twilock vs PinNote

The clearest difference is monetization model: PinNote at free against Twilock's freemium. PinNote also leads on update cadence (every 3 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.

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.

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.

Twilock ships an update every 5 days, PinNote every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Twilock | PinNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twilock-stop-doomscrolling/id6786474238/reviews)** | [4.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinnote-lock-screen-notes/id6809535973/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **26** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 94.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 93 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Prism Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/6786474240) | [军 孙](https://appshunter.io/developer/949784002) |

## What reviewers say

### Twilock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twilock-stop-doomscrolling/id6786474238)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Twilock Pro Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Twilock Pro Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Twilock Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


### PinNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinnote-lock-screen-notes/id6809535973)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PinNote Premium | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 3 days. Most recently, Twilock was updated on November 10, 2026 and PinNote on November 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*