Comparison

My Notes Safe vs LOCK MEMO

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

Head to head
About

My Notes Safe

Securely store your private thoughts and sensitive information with multiple layers of protection. Features include flexible lock options, instant auto-lock, and customizable note organization. Back up your data to the cloud for easy recovery on new devices.

Highlights
  • Flexible lock options (PIN, password, pattern)
  • Decoy password protection
  • Instant auto-lock
  • Quick note capture
  • Swipe gestures for actions
  • Cloud backup and restore
Features
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My Notes Safe is the ultimate security-focused note-taking app for iPhone and iPad, designed to keep your private thoughts and sensitive information securely locked away from prying eyes with multiple layers of protection. Comprehensive Security - Flexible Lock Options: Secure your notes with a Numeric PIN, Complex Password, or convenient Pattern Lock. - Decoy Password: Protect your real data with a clever decoy password, perfect for situations where you're pressured to reveal access. - Instant Auto-Lock: The app automatically locks and returns to the login screen when you receive a call, notification, or switch apps, ensuring constant privacy. Powerful and Intuitive Features - Quick Capture: Open the app and start typing immediately to create a new secure note. - Swipe Gestures: Swipe right on any note for quick actions like formatting, copying, setting a reminder, or deletion. - Effortless Organization: Long-press and drag to reorder your notes freely and intuitively. - Full Personalization: Customize each note with different fonts, colors, and background colors to match your style. - Time-Based Reminders: Set alerts for important notes and to-dos to ensure you never miss a deadline. - Smart Sidebar: Use the left menu for quick navigation between folders and settings. Backup and Restore - Cloud Backup: Securely back up your data to iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive, or OneDrive. - Easy Recovery: Restore all your notes and settings to a new device quickly and seamlessly. Get Started Instantly - Built-In Guide: Find all the help you need with the integrated user guide and FAQs. Feedback and Support We highly value your experience. For any questions or suggestions, please contact our support team directly at awfsksk@gmail.com. We are committed to providing you with prompt and helpful assistance.

About

LOCK MEMO

This app offers a straightforward way to create and manage private notes with robust passcode protection. It's designed for intuitive use, requiring no complex setup to keep your personal information, ideas, and daily entries secure and organized.

Highlights
  • Passcode protection
  • Create and edit notes
  • Folder management
  • Search notes
  • iCloud backup
  • Adjustable font size
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LOCK MEMO is a simple and secure note app with password protection. Designed with simplicity in mind, anyone can use it intuitively without complicated steps. No complex setup is required. Start using it today. ※ Password protection must be enabled in settings. ** Features ** • Create and edit notes • Passcode protection • Adjust font size • Character and line counter • Search notes • Folder management • iCloud backup • URL scheme (pwmm:) Perfect for storing private information, ideas, daily notes, and personal content securely. Keep your notes safe and organized with LOCK MEMO. ■ Terms of Use https://eeggs.jp/terms-of-use-en

Screenshots

My Notes Safe4 screens
LOCK MEMO2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: LOCK MEMO at 4.7 against My Notes Safe's 3.9. LOCK MEMO also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (495 vs 83). My Notes Safe's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, 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. My Notes Safe sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and LOCK MEMO sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LOCK MEMO holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LOCK MEMO has 495 ratings behind it against 83, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of My Notes Safe's written reviews are positive against 74% of LOCK MEMO's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My Notes Safe ships an update every 2 months, LOCK MEMO monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
My Notes Safe versus LOCK MEMO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy Notes SafeLOCK MEMO
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (83 ratings)4.7 (495 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.5% of reviews — better74.5% of reviews
Number of ratings83495 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer炜 桂EasterEggs

Customer experience

My Notes Safe

All ratings83 ratings
Positive74.7%
Neutral7.2%
Negative18.1%
Written reviews79 reviews
Positive78.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative15.2%

LOCK MEMO

All ratings495 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral3.2%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews94 reviews
Positive74.5%
Neutral7.4%
Negative18.1%

Bugs and requests

My Notes Safe

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

LOCK MEMO

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Notes disappearing from folders
  • Edit function becomes unavailable
  • App incompatible with newer iOS versions
  • Touch ID not functioning despite advertised
  • Password recovery issues
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  • App crashes or freezes

Requested features

9 requests
  • Alphabetical sorting of notes
  • Search functionality
  • Touch ID/biometric authentication
  • Text formatting options (bold, underline, italics)
  • Ability to share or export notes
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  • Picture upload capability
  • Increased storage space
  • Option to purchase ad-free version
  • Dark mode option

In-app purchases

1 purchases

My Notes Safe

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
1 purchases

LOCK MEMO

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Plan$0.991 Month

Questions

Is My Notes Safe free?
My Notes Safe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LOCK MEMO free?
LOCK MEMO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, My Notes Safe or LOCK MEMO?
LOCK MEMO is rated higher. My Notes Safe averages 3.9 out of 5 from 83 ratings, while LOCK MEMO averages 4.7 from 495 ratings.
Do My Notes Safe or LOCK MEMO have ads?
Both My Notes Safe and LOCK MEMO show ads.
Which is updated more often, My Notes Safe or LOCK MEMO?
My Notes Safe ships an update every 2 months, and LOCK MEMO monthly. Most recently, My Notes Safe was updated on October 11, 2026 and LOCK MEMO on October 10, 2026.

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