# Notes Lock vs MyNotes

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Notes Lock at 87% against MyNotes's 40%. Notes Lock also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). MyNotes's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 2.7) and ratings volume (46 vs 6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Notes Lock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MyNotes sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MyNotes holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyNotes has 46 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 40% of MyNotes's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notes Lock | MyNotes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-lock-password-note/id989134123/reviews) | **[4.7 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mynotes-notes-with-lock/id1638661854/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **46** |
| Positive reviews | **87.3% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 27 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NewSoftwares.net](https://appshunter.io/developer/372925920) | [Heyou Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480358223) |

## 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 |


### MyNotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mynotes-notes-with-lock/id1638661854)

Securely store your thoughts, memories, and dreams with this private notebook app. Protect your entries with a password and add various media types like photos, videos, and recordings. Enjoy seamless syncing across all your devices.

**Highlights:** Password protection, Cloud backup and sync, Add photos, videos, and recordings, Create to-do lists, Tagging system, Fake passcode option

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MyNotes Pro | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notes Lock free?

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

### Is MyNotes free?

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

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

MyNotes is rated higher. Notes Lock averages 2.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while MyNotes averages 4.7 from 46 ratings.

### Do Notes Lock or MyNotes have ads?

Neither Notes Lock nor MyNotes shows ads.

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

Notes Lock ships an update every 3 months, and MyNotes every 3 months. Most recently, Notes Lock was updated on October 12, 2026 and MyNotes on October 11, 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.*