# FTA vs Lock Screen Notes

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FTA at 100% against Lock Screen Notes's 33%. FTA also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 20). Lock Screen Notes's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (105 vs 10). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lock Screen Notes sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. FTA asks for nothing beyond the download.

FTA holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lock Screen Notes has 105 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of FTA's written reviews are positive against 33% of Lock Screen Notes's.

FTA ships an update every 2 months, Lock Screen Notes weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FTA | Lock Screen Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fta-notepad/id973382797/reviews)** | [4.5 (105 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-screen-notes-notewall/id6755601996/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **105** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kerry DenHerder](https://appshunter.io/developer/968241895) | [Karol Billik](https://appshunter.io/developer/1854170675) |

## What reviewers say

### FTA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fta-notepad/id973382797)

This app is designed exclusively for authorized FIRST Robotics Competition Field Technical Advisors (FTAs) to streamline field operations during robotics events. It requires a specific access code to function, ensuring it's only used by designated personnel to enhance team support at competitions.

**Highlights:** Field operations management, Team support enhancement, Competition event management, Requires access code, Exclusive FTA use

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Lock Screen Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-screen-notes-notewall/id6755601996)

This app transforms your iPhone lock screen into a dynamic reminder board. It displays notes, goals, and reminders every time you unlock your phone, ensuring you see your priorities without extra steps.

**Highlights:** Lock screen reminders, Goal and habit tracking, Quick note display, No widgets or notifications, Daily affirmations, To-do list visibility

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $4.99 | per year |
| Yearly discount | $4.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $5.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $6.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $7.99 | per year |
| NoteWall+ Yearly Offer | $8.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| NoteWall+ Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| NoteWall+ Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| NoteWall+ Yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| NoteWall+ Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| NoteWall+ Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FTA free?

FTA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Lock Screen Notes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FTA or Lock Screen Notes?

FTA is rated higher. FTA averages 5.0 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Lock Screen Notes averages 4.5 from 105 ratings.

### Do FTA or Lock Screen Notes have ads?

Neither FTA nor Lock Screen Notes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FTA or Lock Screen Notes?

FTA ships an update every 2 months, and Lock Screen Notes weekly. Most recently, FTA was updated on September 9, 2026 and Lock Screen Notes on September 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*