# VerseLocked vs Pinpal Notes

The clearest difference is ratings volume: VerseLocked at 18 against Pinpal Notes's 1. Pinpal Notes's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VerseLocked sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Pinpal Notes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for VerseLocked against 5.0 for Pinpal Notes. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VerseLocked has 18 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

VerseLocked ships an update every 10 days, Pinpal Notes every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VerseLocked | Pinpal Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/verselocked-bible-memory/id6804727106/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinpal-notes-simple-notes/id6805008779/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 55 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Caleb Verpoort](https://appshunter.io/developer/6804727108) | [Portfoliobox Stockholm AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1203020210) |

## What reviewers say

### VerseLocked

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/verselocked-bible-memory/id6804727106)

This app helps you reduce screen time by challenging you to memorize Bible verses. When you reach your limit, you must recite a verse to unlock your chosen apps, turning passive scrolling into spiritual growth.

**Highlights:** Memorize Bible verses, Unlock apps with scripture recitation, Set screen time limits, Choose which apps to control, Turn screen time into scripture time, Build lasting spiritual habits

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VerseLocked Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| VerseLocked Yearly Offer | $19.99 | per year |
| VerseLocked Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $119.99 | one-time |


### Pinpal Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinpal-notes-simple-notes/id6805008779)

A clean and simple note-taking app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac that integrates with your existing AI assistants. Organize notes with folders and checklists, and let AI access and update your lists and ideas.

**Highlights:** Folder organization, Checklists, AI integration (ChatGPT, Claude), Home screen widget, Photo and PDF attachments, Star and archive notes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pinpal Notes | $2.99 | per month |
| Pinpal Notes | $3.99 | per month |
| Pinpal Notes Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VerseLocked free?

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

### Is Pinpal Notes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, VerseLocked or Pinpal Notes?

Pinpal Notes is rated higher. VerseLocked averages 4.9 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Pinpal Notes averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do VerseLocked or Pinpal Notes have ads?

Neither VerseLocked nor Pinpal Notes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VerseLocked or Pinpal Notes?

VerseLocked ships an update every 10 days, and Pinpal Notes every 5 days. Most recently, VerseLocked was updated on November 10, 2026 and Pinpal Notes on November 6, 2026.

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