Comparison

Lock Screen Notes vs Note1

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

Head to head
About

Lock Screen Notes

Features
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PinNote puts your most important notes right where you'll see them on your Lock Screen and Home Screen. No more forgetting grocery lists, meeting reminders, or quick ideas. With a simple tap, turn any note into a beautiful widget that stays visible all day. Whether it's a daily task list, a shopping reminder, or a motivational quote, PinNote makes sure you never miss what matters. KEY FEATURES β€’ Lock Screen & Home Screen Widgets - See your notes without unlocking your phone β€’ Quick Note Creation - Jot down ideas in seconds β€’ Customizable Styles - Choose colors, fonts, and themes to match your vibe β€’ Checklists & To-Do Lists - Turn any note into an actionable task list β€’ One-Tap Edit - Update your widget notes instantly Perfect for students, professionals, and anyone who needs their notes visible at a glance. Stop forgetting. Start pinning. Download PinNote today and keep your notes where you can actually see them.

About

Note1

Features
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Note1 keeps one note in front of you. No folders. No lists. No endless scrolling. You open the app and your note is already there, ready to edit. PIN IT WHERE YOU LOOK Pin a note to your Lock Screen and the Dynamic Island. A phone number you just heard, a parking spot, a shopping list, the thing you must not forget today. Glance at your phone and it is there. THREE NOTES, ONE SWIPE APART Swipe left and right to move between your notes. Each one can be pinned on its own, so you can keep today's errand on the Lock Screen while the other notes wait. HOME SCREEN WIDGET Put your note on the Home Screen. Choose which note each widget shows, place several, and tap one to jump straight to that note. MADE TO STAY OUT OF THE WAY - Opens straight into your note - Adjustable text size and alignment - Minimal display option for the Dynamic Island so a glance does not reveal everything - Works offline. No account, no sign-up YOUR NOTES STAY YOURS Notes are stored on your device. We have no servers and cannot read what you write. FREE AND PRO The first note is free, forever. Note1 Pro unlocks all three notes for a monthly subscription. Subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://cofounder.co.kr/note1/privacy

Screenshots

Lock Screen Notes4 screens
Note14 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lock Screen Notes at none against Note1's 1. Lock Screen Notes also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). Note1's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.5). On price, ads and device support 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

Both are free to download. Note1 sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Lock Screen Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lock Screen Notes ships an update every 4 days, Note1 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 25, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Lock Screen Notes versus Note1: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLock Screen NotesNote1
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days β€” betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.517.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size1 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNajis EzazHosung Hwang

In-app purchases

None

Lock Screen Notes

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Note1

Subscriptions1
  • Note1 Pro$0.991 Month

Questions

Is Lock Screen Notes free?
Lock Screen Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Note1 free?
Note1 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lock Screen Notes or Note1 have ads?
Neither Lock Screen Notes nor Note1 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lock Screen Notes or Note1?
Lock Screen Notes ships an update every 4 days, and Note1 every 2 weeks. Most recently, Lock Screen Notes was updated on August 25, 2026 and Note1 on September 19, 2026.

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