Lokia vs UCNotes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lokia
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Learn languages naturally with real content. Lokia turns the videos you enjoy into interactive language-learning experiences. Watch authentic content, understand unfamiliar words in context, save useful vocabulary, and review it at the right time. LEARN THROUGH CONTEXT Discover words and expressions inside real sentences instead of memorizing isolated vocabulary lists. TAP TO UNDERSTAND Tap a word or phrase in the subtitles to instantly understand what it means in context. BUILD YOUR VOCABULARY Save useful words and expressions as you discover them and build a vocabulary that reflects what you actually watch. REMEMBER WHAT YOU LEARN Lokia uses intelligent spaced repetition to schedule reviews when they matter most, helping you retain vocabulary over the long term. CONTENT ADAPTED TO YOU Choose your language, level, and interests to discover content that matches what you enjoy and what you can understand. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Review your vocabulary, practice with flashcards, and see your knowledge grow over time. Whether you're learning English, Spanish, French, Japanese, Korean, German, Italian, or another language, Lokia helps turn your screen time into learning time. Learn from context. Build vocabulary. Remember it for longer. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://lokia-app.com/privacy
UCNotes
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UCNotes is a flexible study and note-taking workspace built for handwriting, PDFs, math, audio, and focused learning. Write naturally with Apple Pencil, annotate PDFs, organize study materials, and keep your notes, media, and math tools together in one place. Handwriting & PDF • Smooth Apple Pencil writing and erasing • PDF annotation and navigation • Facing Pages and flexible reading layouts • Split Tabs for working with multiple documents • Pen Actions including Scratch to Erase and Loop + Hook to Select Audio & Ink • Record lectures while you write • Replay handwriting in sync with audio • Tap linked ink to return to the moment it was written • Scrub through recordings while following your notes • Continue listening while studying and navigating documents Math & Markdown • Read math-rich Markdown documents with offline mathematical rendering • Built-in geometry and construction tools • Measurements, vectors, calculations, and advanced geometry workflows • Geometry Script and Solver tools available with UCNotes Pro Study Media • Import and play audio and video • Picture in Picture support • Media queues, playback speed controls, and study-friendly playback tools Organize Your Work • Collections and folders • Multiple open tabs • Recent work and quick access • Local Wi-Fi transfer for supported documents • Import PDFs and Markdown files into your study library Free & Pro UCNotes includes a generous set of handwriting, PDF, geometry, media, and study tools for free. UCNotes Pro unlocks advanced capabilities including Geometry Script, derived geometry, advanced calculations, Solver features, and expanded document capacity. UCNotes Pro is available as an auto-renewing annual subscription. Subscription pricing and applicable introductory or promotional offers are shown before purchase. Whether you are taking class notes, working through mathematics, reviewing a lecture, or studying from a PDF, UCNotes is designed to keep the entire workflow close at hand. Privacy-focused by design: core note-taking and document workflows work locally on your device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: UCNotes at none against Lokia's shown. Lokia's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. Lokia sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and UCNotes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lokia | UCNotes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LOUIS AUGUSTE FRANCOIS JARRIER | Unit Circle Math Tutoring LLC |
In-app purchases
Lokia
- Lokia Premium$9.991 Month
- Lokia Premium$59.991 Year
UCNotes
- UCNotes Pro Lifetime$49.99









