# Notes Lock vs Lock Notes

The clearest difference is rating: Lock Notes at 4.4 against Notes Lock's 2.7. Lock Notes also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (138 vs 6). Notes Lock's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (87% vs 55%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Notes Lock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Lock Notes sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lock Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lock Notes has 138 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 87% of Notes Lock's written reviews are positive against 55% of Lock Notes's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Notes Lock ships an update every 3 months, Lock Notes every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notes Lock | Lock Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-lock-password-note/id989134123/reviews) | **[4.4 (138 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-notes-private-journal/id1211884686/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **138** |
| Positive reviews | **87.3% of reviews** | 55.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 27 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NewSoftwares.net](https://appshunter.io/developer/372925920) | [LYKOV STUDIO LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1783754094) |

## What reviewers say

### Notes Lock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-lock-password-note/id989134123)

Securely store your private notes and to-do lists with passcode, PIN, or pattern protection.  Organize entries with custom fonts, sizes, images, and voice recordings.  Features include reminders, calendar view, and Dropbox backup for enhanced privacy and organization.

**Highlights:** Password-protected notes, Secure to-do lists, Voice recordings, Photo attachments, Reminder alerts, Calendar view, Dropbox storage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Pack | $2.99 | one-time |


### Lock Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-notes-private-journal/id1211884686)

Securely store private thoughts, passwords, and reminders with biometric authentication. Enjoy a simple, elegant interface with iCloud sync, customizable themes, and backup options. Your data remains private and encrypted.

**Highlights:** Biometric authentication (Face ID, Touch ID), Encrypted note storage, iCloud sync across devices, Customizable themes and dark mode, Backup and restore functionality, Ad-free minimalist interface

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Disable ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notes Lock free?

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

### Is Lock Notes free?

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

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

Lock Notes is rated higher. Notes Lock averages 2.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Lock Notes averages 4.4 from 138 ratings.

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

Neither Notes Lock nor Lock Notes shows ads.

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

Notes Lock ships an update every 3 months, and Lock Notes every 10 days. Most recently, Notes Lock was updated on October 12, 2026 and Lock Notes on October 10, 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.*