# TouchyNotes vs Location Lockbox

The clearest difference is monetization model: TouchyNotes at free with in-app purchases against Location Lockbox's subscription. TouchyNotes also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (29 vs 2). Location Lockbox's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TouchyNotes sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Location Lockbox sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Location Lockbox holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TouchyNotes has 29 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

TouchyNotes ships an update fortnightly, Location Lockbox every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and June 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TouchyNotes | Location Lockbox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchynotes/id982798418/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/location-lockbox/id1399718187/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **29** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 13 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 2 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Igor Polivanyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/982798417) | [Early Applications, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1443576878) |

## What reviewers say

### TouchyNotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchynotes/id982798418)

Securely store private photos, passwords, notes, contacts, and bookmarks. Features innovative interaction methods for private passcode entry and a micro-game login for enhanced security. Operates entirely offline for 100% data privacy.

**Highlights:** Secure photo, password, note, contact, and bookmark storage, SPINT technology for secure passcode entry, Micro-game login for enhanced security, Stealthy access feature, Offline operation for 100% privacy, No data sharing or remote access

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage capacity increase up to 210 files | $0.99 | one-time |
| Storage increase by 350 files | $2.99 | one-time |


### Location Lockbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/location-lockbox/id1399718187)

Enhance personal safety by creating timed check-ins for events. If you don't respond or indicate distress, designated contacts receive your location and event details. Secure PINs ensure only you can signal for help.

**Highlights:** Create custom event check-ins, Automatic safety checks, Emergency contact alerts with location, Secure PIN system for status updates, Unlimited emergency contacts, Discreet and easy to use

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Membership | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TouchyNotes free?

TouchyNotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Location Lockbox free?

Location Lockbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TouchyNotes or Location Lockbox?

Location Lockbox is rated higher. TouchyNotes averages 4.8 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Location Lockbox averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do TouchyNotes or Location Lockbox have ads?

Neither TouchyNotes nor Location Lockbox shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TouchyNotes or Location Lockbox?

TouchyNotes ships an update fortnightly, and Location Lockbox every 13 months. Most recently, TouchyNotes was updated on September 28, 2026 and Location Lockbox on June 22, 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.*