# Write2Buy vs Lock Notes Pro

The clearest difference is price: Write2Buy at $0.99 against Lock Notes Pro's $9.99. Write2Buy also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Lock Notes Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 15 months) and ratings volume (270 vs 1). On ads, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Write2Buy costs $0.99 and Lock Notes Pro $9.99 up front. Lock Notes Pro sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per year. Write2Buy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Write2Buy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lock Notes Pro has 270 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Write2Buy ships an update every 15 months, Lock Notes Pro every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Write2Buy | Lock Notes Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $9.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/write2buy/id816242904/reviews)** | [4.6 (270 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-notes-pro/id1052612947/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **270** |
| Positive reviews | — | 82.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 1 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Giuseppe Cigala](https://appshunter.io/developer/337940988) | [JulyApps Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/427694580) |

## What reviewers say

### Write2Buy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/write2buy/id816242904)

Easily create handwritten shopping lists with customizable brush options. Manage products by adding, editing, reordering, and marking them as purchased. Share your lists with others.

**Highlights:** Handwritten list creation, Customizable brush color and size, Add, edit, and reorder products, Select/deselect items, Mark items as purchased, Share shopping lists

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Lock Notes Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-notes-pro/id1052612947)

Securely store and protect your private notes with password or Touch ID access. This app allows you to keep sensitive information like passwords, secrets, and diaries safe from unauthorized viewing. It offers features like iCloud backup and syncing, image insertion, and printing.

**Highlights:** Password and Touch ID protection, iCloud backup and sync, Insert images and photos, Print notes, Sort and customize notes, Security question recovery

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Auto Backup | $14.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔒 Secure storage of notes
- 💡 Useful for organizing personal information
- 🚀 Efficient app performance
- 🔒 Password protection for notes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔒 Concerns about data loss or backup issues
- 🔒 Difficulty restoring notes from backup
- 💡 Lack of advanced features like checklists or reminders

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes after iOS updates
- Unable to edit or update notes without losing data
- Syncing issues between devices

**Requested features**

- Add checklist functionality
- Implement a recycle bin for deleted notes
- Improve syncing and backup options
- Add more customization options for font, layout, etc.


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Write2Buy free?

Write2Buy costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Lock Notes Pro free?

Lock Notes Pro costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Write2Buy or Lock Notes Pro?

Write2Buy is rated higher. Write2Buy averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Lock Notes Pro averages 4.6 from 270 ratings.

### Do Write2Buy or Lock Notes Pro have ads?

Neither Write2Buy nor Lock Notes Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Write2Buy or Lock Notes Pro?

Write2Buy ships an update every 15 months, and Lock Notes Pro every 2 weeks. Most recently, Write2Buy was updated on September 15, 2026 and Lock Notes Pro on September 27, 2026.

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