# Cue vs LockNotes

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LockNotes at none against Cue's 3. LockNotes also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.1). On price, review sentiment, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cue sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. LockNotes asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cue | LockNotes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 197 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.1 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [sunghun kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1586591469) | [HiPups inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658055215) |

## What reviewers say

### Cue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cue-lock-screen-todo-memo/id6789932436)

Keep your most important tasks, notes, or schedule visible on your Lock Screen. This app ensures you never forget a crucial item by displaying it prominently until it's completed or past its time. Focus on one task at a time with a built-in timer.

**Highlights:** Lock screen visibility for todos and memos, Calendar view on lock screen, Focus mode with timer, Timeline view for scheduled items, iCloud backup and sync, No sign-up required

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $11.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


### LockNotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locknotes-lock-screen-notes/id6794979438)

Keep important notes and to-dos visible directly on your phone's Lock Screen. Quickly check off tasks, organize projects with boards and lists, and personalize your notes with various styles and handwriting options. Collaborate with friends in real-time on shared notes.

**Highlights:** Lock Screen notes and widgets, Task completion without unlocking, Boards and lists for project organization, Customizable paper and ink styles, Handwriting and drawing tools, Real-time collaborative notes, Home Screen widgets and Live Activities

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cue free?

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

### Is LockNotes free?

LockNotes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Cue or LockNotes have ads?

Neither Cue nor LockNotes shows ads.

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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.*