Lock Screen List vs Lock Screen Notes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lock Screen List
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Keep your most important lists visible whenever you need them. Lock Screen List lets you place shopping items, daily tasks, packing checklists, errands, and quick reminders directly on your iPhone Lock Screen. See what is left and check off completed items without opening the app. Create a list, add your items, and choose Show on Lock Screen. Up to five unfinished items remain visible at a glance. When you complete an item, the next one automatically appears in its place. USE IT FOR • Grocery and shopping lists • Daily tasks and errands • Packing checklists • Household chores • Workday priorities • Quick personal reminders KEY FEATURES • Create and manage multiple lists • Display an active list on the Lock Screen • Check off items without opening the app • Track completed and remaining items • Edit, reorder, rename, duplicate, or delete lists • Restore accidentally completed items • Add an interactive Home Screen widget • Keep list contents stored on your device HOW IT WORKS 1. Create a new list. 2. Add the items you need. 3. Tap Show on Lock Screen. 4. Check off items as you complete them. Only one list is displayed on the Lock Screen at a time, helping you stay focused on what matters right now. When every item is completed, you can end the list or return to the app and start another one. No complicated projects, calendars, tags, or productivity systems — just a simple checklist that stays within sight. Terms of Use Link: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Lock Screen Notes
Pin important notes, tasks, and reminders directly to your device's Lock Screen. Customize their appearance and access them instantly without opening a separate app. Stay organized with quick access to your essential information.
- Pin notes to Lock Screen
- Create checklists and lists
- Format text (bold, italic)
- Customize note appearance
- Search note history
- Multiple note support
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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 Lock Screen List's 5. On price, ads, 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. Lock Screen List sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Lock Screen Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Lock Screen List | Lock Screen Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Brenda Grimes | Thinh Ho |
In-app purchases
Lock Screen List
- Weekly$3.997 Days
- Weekly-Trial3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Monthly$9.991 Month
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- Yearly$34.991 Year
- Lifetime$59.99
Lock Screen Notes
No in-app purchases





