Quicky Sticky Notes vs LockNotes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Quicky Sticky Notes
Quickly create simple text reminders directly on your home screen. Ideal for those crucial tasks you absolutely must not forget. Installation is straightforward via your device's widget settings.
- One-tap sticky note creation
- Home screen widget
- No images or complex settings
- Focus on essential reminders
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Create a sticky note reminder for your home screen with one tap. No images or settings required. For that ONE thing you just can't forget! ** Widget Install Instructions ** 1. Tap and hold any icon on your home screen, then tap 'Edit Home Screen'. 2. Tap the '+' in the upper left-hand corner of the screen. 3. Select 'Quicky Sticky' from the list, and tap the 'Add Widget' button.
LockNotes
Pin notes, to-dos, reminders, and quotes directly to your iPhone Lock Screen. Access important information at a glance without unlocking your device. Customize your notes with different fonts and styles.
- Notes on Lock Screen
- Quick Note Taking
- Customizable Fonts & Styles
- Event & Countdown Tracking
- Inspirational Quotes
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LockNotes – Sticky Notes on Your iPhone Lock Screen Stay organized and never forget what matters! With LockNotes, you can pin your notes, to-dos, reminders, or even motivational quotes directly to your iPhone Lock Screen. No need to unlock your phone — your important info is always right in front of you. Why you’ll love LockNotes: • Notes on Lock Screen – Keep tasks, reminders, and ideas instantly visible. • Quick Note Taking – Capture thoughts in seconds. • Customizable Fonts & Styles – Personalize your notes to match your style. • Perfect for Events & Countdowns – Track birthdays, deadlines, or daily goals. • Stay Inspired – Add quotes or affirmations to boost your day. Make your Lock Screen more useful than ever. Download LockNotes now and keep your life organized at a glance!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Quicky Sticky Notes at 86% against LockNotes's 41%. Quicky Sticky Notes also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.7) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Quicky Sticky Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Quicky Sticky Notes has 2.2K ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Quicky Sticky Notes's written reviews are positive against 41% of LockNotes's.
Quicky Sticky Notes ships an update every 6 months, LockNotes every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Quicky Sticky Notes | LockNotes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2.2K ratings) — better | 2.7 (29 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 86.3% of reviews — better | 40.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.2K — better | 29 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 83 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Parker Barrile | Cao Tran |
Customer experience
Quicky Sticky Notes
LockNotes
Bugs and requests
Quicky Sticky Notes
Reported bugs
3 issues- Notes disappearing or not updating properly
- Issues with the 'Update' function
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
Requested features
5 requests- More customization options (font, color, size)
- Ability to have multiple sticky notes visible
- Undo/recovery for accidentally deleted notes
- Sync notes across devices
- Improved lock screen integration
LockNotes
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Quicky Sticky Notes
No in-app purchases
LockNotes
No in-app purchases
Questions
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