Fusen vs Lock Screen Notes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Fusen
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A note only helps if you actually see it. Fusen lets you stick notes right onto your iPhone's Home Screen, Lock Screen, and StandBy. Write a note in the app, pick a skin, and the next time you pick up your phone, the thing that matters is right there. Little stationery: washi paper and masking tape ・Each note is drawn with soft gradients and paper-fiber texture ・Every skin is free — the classic yellow, sakura, fresh green, sky, wisteria, tangerine, natural, and sumi, plus the retro cafe set: coffee, matcha cream, custard, and cream soda The widget is the whole point ・Home Screen: small, medium, and large sizes ・Lock Screen: keep a note under the clock ・StandBy: for the bedside landscape display too ・Two display modes: pinned-first, or rotation ・Pick exactly which notes each widget shows Just write ・Open the app and write. Your widgets update the moment you save ・Pin the note that matters most so it always shows first ・Text size adjusts to fit Pricing ・Every feature is free (unlimited notes, all skins) ・A banner ad is shown at the bottom of the screen ・If you prefer a cleaner view, an optional one-time "Remove Ads" purchase is available. There is no subscription Privacy All notes are stored only on your device. No account is required, and there is no upload or tracking.
Lock Screen Notes
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Keep important notes right on your Lock Screen, so the things that matter are always in sight. Lock Screen Notes: Quick Pin makes it easy to keep tasks, reminders, checklists and everyday notes visible without repeatedly opening a notes app. Write a note, customize it, and pin it to your Lock Screen in seconds. QUICK NOTES AT A GLANCE Keep the information you need where you'll actually see it — on your Lock Screen. Perfect for: • Daily tasks • Work priorities • Shopping lists • Meeting details • Study notes • Appointments • Quick reminders • Important things you don't want to forget CREATE NOTES YOUR WAY Format your notes with: • Checklists • Bulleted lists • Numbered lists • Bold, italic and underlined text • Custom note styles Whether it's a simple reminder or a full daily checklist, your note stays clear and easy to scan. CUSTOMIZE YOUR NOTE Choose from different paper styles, colors and backgrounds to make each note easy to recognize. Adjust the appearance to match your style while keeping your information readable. FIND YOUR NOTES FAST Save multiple notes and quickly search your note history whenever you need something again. MADE FOR EVERYDAY LIFE Use Quick Pin for work, school, errands, appointments, routines or anything important enough to keep in sight. Write it. Pin it. See it when it matters.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lock Screen Notes at none against Fusen's 1. Lock Screen Notes also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Fusen sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Lock Screen Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Fusen | Lock Screen Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 丽佳 施 | Thinh Ho |
In-app purchases
Fusen
- Remove Ads$0.99
Lock Screen Notes
No in-app purchases









