# Lock Notes: Private Journal

> Keep Note Safe with Passcode

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1211884686](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1211884686)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1211884686`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** LYKOV STUDIO LTD
- **Category:** Productivity
- **Rating:** 4.40 / 5 (137 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.0.1
- **Last updated:** 2025-06-15
- **First published:** 2017-03-08
- **Size:** 15 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lock-notes-private-journal/id1211884686)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://lykovstudio.io/privacy/](https://lykovstudio.io/privacy/)

## Description

Lock Notes: Private Journal is a secure, distraction-free notebook for storing private thoughts, passwords, and reminders. Notes are encrypted and protected with biometric authentication or a passcode, keeping data private and accessible only to you.

It includes cloud sync across devices, dark mode, and reliable backup/restore, all in an ad-free, private environment. The optional subscription is $1.99 per month or $9.99 per year, with auto-renewal and standard cancellation options. Privacy policy and terms are available at the links below.

## Rankings

- #122,756 — Overall

## Review summary

Users praise Lock Notes for being easy to use, useful for quick note-taking and lyric-writing, and for security via Face ID/password. However, repeated complaints focus on monetization: ads continue even after purchasing premium, and premium pricing can fail to unlock features or lead to unclear refunds. Overall sentiment highlights usability and security alongside frustration with ads and payment issues.

### Pros

- Easy to use
- Useful for taking notes and writing lyrics / expressing emotions
- Face ID / password security

### Cons

- Ads persist even after paying for premium
- Premium pricing can fail to unlock features or result in extra charges / unclear refunds

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1211884686)