Comparison

Lock Screen Notes vs CustosNotes

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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 • Lock Screen & Home Screen Widgets - See your notes without unlocking your phone • Quick Note Creation - Jot down ideas in seconds • Customizable Styles - Choose colors, fonts, and themes to match your vibe • Checklists & To-Do Lists - Turn any note into an actionable task list • 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

CustosNotes

This app keeps your important notes visible at the top of your screen, in the Dynamic Island, on your Lock Screen, or in the status bar. It allows for quick voice input and easy pinning until you're done with the task.

Highlights
  • Pin notes to Dynamic Island
  • Display notes on Lock Screen
  • Voice-to-text input
  • Set reminders by time
  • Type notes manually
  • Dark mode support
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Most notes apps give you a list. Lists are where things go to be forgotten. CustosNotes keeps the note where you cannot miss it: the top of your screen. Hold the circle, say the thing, let go. Then tap once and that note stays pinned — in the Dynamic Island, on your Lock Screen, in your status bar — until you decide it is done. HOW IT WORKS • Hold the circle and speak. One button, no menus, no cursor to find. • Your phone's own recogniser writes it down, in your language. • Let go and the note lands. It starts switched off; you choose which ones earn a spot up top. WHERE IT STAYS • Dynamic Island — the mark and the time, beside the camera (iPhone 14 Pro and later). • Lock Screen — the whole note, readable without unlocking. • Live Activities & Status Bar — pinned notifications and status updates that stay visible until you dismiss them. REMINDERS, WITHOUT THE CEREMONY Tap the clock, spin the dial, done. It saves as you turn. No date to pick — a time that has already passed means tomorrow — and nothing to confirm. ALSO • Type instead of speaking, for when you cannot talk. • English and Spanish, app and mic together. • Dark mode that follows your phone. • No account, no sign-up, no server. Your notes live on your phone. CustosNotes does one thing. It makes sure you do not forget it and your data does not get out of your device.

Screenshots

Lock Screen Notes4 screens
CustosNotes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CustosNotes at 16.4 against Lock Screen Notes's 26.5. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lock Screen Notes ships an update every 4 days, CustosNotes every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Lock Screen Notes versus CustosNotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLock Screen NotesCustosNotes
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.516.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNajis EzazJuan Martin

In-app purchases

None

Lock Screen Notes

No in-app purchases

None

CustosNotes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lock Screen Notes free?
Lock Screen Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CustosNotes free?
CustosNotes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lock Screen Notes or CustosNotes have ads?
Neither Lock Screen Notes nor CustosNotes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lock Screen Notes or CustosNotes?
Lock Screen Notes ships an update every 4 days, and CustosNotes every 3 days. Most recently, Lock Screen Notes was updated on October 9, 2026 and CustosNotes on October 2, 2026.

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