Comparison

Audio Note Widget vs LocalNotes

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

Head to head
About

Audio Note Widget

Quickly record and play audio notes directly from your home or today screen. Add titles, customize appearance, and access voice memos for reminders or personal messages. Compatible with iOS 14 widgets and supports dark mode.

Highlights
  • Home screen widgets
  • Record and play audio notes
  • Customizable titles and appearance
  • iOS 14 widget compatible
  • Dark mode support
  • Easy to use interface
Features
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Thanks to this application (and the other Widget apps from PacoLabs), you can now customize the Home screen and the Today view of your device, by adding custom widgets for some specific purposes. From anywhere in your device, you'll have access to your own information and actions. Each Audio Note widget allows to record and play an audio note. This is the quickest way to record and play some voice recordings to remember the things that you might forget. Where did you park? what was the code to open the door? what did you had to remember? You can also have a recorded message of the person you like, always with you. A title can be added, and look can be customized. If necessary, you can hide the record button in the Today view (to avoid any unwanted change). Those Widgets are compatible with the new iOS 14 Home Screen Widgets. The application is really easy to use and is adapted to the fresh look of your device. Dark mode of iOS13 is supported. In Today view: You can add as many widgets as you want and they will be displayed in up to 3 different lists. Those same lists will be available in the Today view and in the application (although it is possible, if you want, to hide some widgets in the Today view). To avoid overloading the Today view, when too many widgets are displayed, an intuitive control will allow you to navigate from one widget to another. Even if the main purpose of the app is to view the widgets in the Today view, it can also be very handy to view them directly in the application (a long press on a widget in the Today view will open it directly in the main application).

About

LocalNotes

Securely manage your notes with advanced encryption and local storage. This open-source app offers a user-friendly interface for creating, searching, and protecting your personal and professional information without cloud connections.

Highlights
  • AES 256 encryption
  • Local storage only
  • User-friendly interface
  • Fast search functionality
  • Open source
Features
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Welcome to Local Notes, the ultimate solution for securely managing your notes. In a world where privacy and security are becoming increasingly important, Local Notes offers a reliable and trustworthy platform for your personal and professional notes. Highest security standards: Your data will always remain protected thanks to advanced AES 256 encryption and the use of PBKDF2/KDF. These security measures ensure that your notes are protected against unauthorized access. Local storage: With Local Notes, your data stays where it belongs - on your device. No cloud connection means nothing is transferred. This guarantees comprehensive data protection and gives you full control over your information. User-friendly design: The app features a clear, simple UI that is easily accessible for both tech-savvy and beginners. Create, manage and search your notes with ease and efficiency. Fast Search: Quickly find the information you need with our powerful search functionality, allowing you to navigate through your saved notes in seconds. Open source: As an open source app, Local Notes invites the community to experience the security and functionality of the application. Your contribution and feedback are valuable for continuous improvements and updates. Your confidential note app: Local Notes is more than just an app - it's a promise of security and privacy. Whether for work, study or personal thoughts – Local Notes is your safe companion in a digital world. Discover Local Notes now and experience how easy and secure managing notes can be.

Screenshots

Audio Note Widget4 screens
LocalNotes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Audio Note Widget at 4.0 against LocalNotes's 1.0. Audio Note Widget also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). LocalNotes's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 33%) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 months). On price, ratings volume, 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

Audio Note Widget costs $0.99 and LocalNotes $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Audio Note Widget holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of Audio Note Widget's written reviews are positive against 75% of LocalNotes's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Audio Note Widget ships an update every 6 months, LocalNotes every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Audio Note Widget versus LocalNotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAudio Note WidgetLocalNotes
Price$0.99$0.99
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFrancis BonninChristian Scheub

Customer experience

Audio Note Widget

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral11.1%
Negative55.6%

LocalNotes

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

Audio Note Widget

No in-app purchases

None

LocalNotes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Audio Note Widget free?
Audio Note Widget costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is LocalNotes free?
LocalNotes costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Audio Note Widget or LocalNotes?
Audio Note Widget is rated higher. Audio Note Widget averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while LocalNotes averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Audio Note Widget or LocalNotes have ads?
Neither Audio Note Widget nor LocalNotes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Audio Note Widget or LocalNotes?
Audio Note Widget ships an update every 6 months, and LocalNotes every 3 days. Most recently, Audio Note Widget was updated on October 3, 2026 and LocalNotes on September 25, 2026.

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