Lock Notes - Passcode Protect Reviews

by Ihkbvijosnfviji

should've read the reviews before i downloaded.
LockNotes was seemingly perfect to me. it has a nice looking icon, simple but charming design, you can adjust the font size and style, it's easier to make text bold, italic, underlined etc than in regular notes, it has a fully functional password system, it doesn't crash (at least it didn't for me).
excited, i went and wrote an entire chapter of a story i've been working on. 3000 words+. spent about 2-3 hours. came back the next day, went into the folder, and as i clicked on the note, it glitched and disappeared.
i'll probably never be able to replicate exactly what i wrote there and it's fine, i'll just rewrite it in a better app. it's just annoying that i went and wasted this much time for basically no result in the end.
DO NOT DOWNLOAD LockNotes IF YOU WANT YOUR NOTES TO STAY. NO MATTER HOW MUCH YOU BACK UP, THEY WILL DISAPPEAR. FIND SOMETHING BETTER. TRUST THE REVIEWS.
I hope you're going to fix this someday because it was genuinely really pleasant to write in. I'll definitely redownload once i've made sure that you've fixed this issue.

by Josh.matt.smith

LockNotes itself seems great. Then it tells you that half the functions such as linking devices costs extra. I paid and now I can see updates made from my tablet on my phone but not the other way around. Trying to do anything from my iphone prompts me to pay again. It then tells you that auto back-up costs even more. Now this "free" app has cost me 13$ and doesn't function the way it's supposed to. To top it off their "send feed back" button just tells you that you don't have email.

Basically they just take your money and give you nothing in return.

by Nate Nice

This has happened to me TWICE over the last few years: you’ll be taking notes, laying for auto backup on the cloud, and then one day there will be an app update and you open LockNotes again and all your notes—years of writing—are GONE!

It’s a super tragedy each time. And there’s no one you can contact about it. You can write an email but I’ve never heard back from them.

Only use LockNotes if you’re fine having all your work wiped out one day.

by Bellissima Bear

When I downloaded apple iOS 14.3 - it deleted ALL of the folders in my Lock Notes app. 😭
Because LockNotes is only compatible with iOS 13 - I wasn’t aware that downloading iOS 14.3 would delete all of my folders that have valuable passwords and years of precious data and information I would do anything to get back. I have emailed LockNotes support and NO ONE has responded back. I would be forever grateful if someone would help me. Please. God bless you.

by Replace App Developers

0 STARS SHOULD BE AN OPTION...
I don’t know what they did but all my notes are gone. LockNotes quit working and there is a new version apparently but the notes didn’t load on there new version and the old version won’t even open.
Support is non existent and will jot help. I had a lot of important notes and now they are gone and apparently the customer support can care less!!!! STAY AWAY FROM LockNotes UNLESS YOU DONT CARE ABOUT LOSING YOUR IMPORTANT NOTES!

by Celr3

Title says it all. LockNotes was great until one day I opened it and everything was deleted. No one has access to my phone except me, and I also had the notes backed up. Everything, notes and backups, all deleted, and zero response from customer service. Find a different app. It’s not worth the risk to lose everything.

by BusinessMan4144

Have used this in the past and then all of a sudden it crashes, causing you lose your information. Lack of back up support as well so you can’t re download LockNotes and retrieve your notes. Happened twice before and now they change LockNotes up a bit because the older versions kept failing. Use at your own risk.

by Darlkel

Generally, it does what it is supposed to do which is keep your notes private with the passcode entry. However, there are some flaws: if you backup your phone and transfer your data to a new phone, the passcode is lost during the transfer. It will no longer require a passcode on the new phone and you will need to set it up again. Just a thought if you don’t open it often and think your notes are still secure after getting a new phone or if you are dealing with a nosy person. Secondly, I believe this new update does not support LockNotes so whenever I try to open my notes it quits immediately. I cannot access my notes. I’m not sure if this will fix itself with an app update or if they are lost forever. Lastly, LockNotes offers very basic formatting changes. I see this as a con but others may not care.

by Billy Duf Boy

I love the lock feature on LockNotes, I downloaded it because I was going to use it as a journal. However, I have quickly become disappointed with it. It CRASHES ALL THE TIME, and every time it does, it deletes EVERYTHING! Not just what I was writing, but ALL data on LockNotes ! There is a purchasable feature that automatically backs up your notes so you won’t ever lose them, but I’ve already paid $3.00 for LockNotes, I’m not about to shell out more money just to cover myself because it functions poorly. PLEASE FIX!!

by Jzrp333

I use a locking note app all the time. I switch to LockNotes because my previous note locking app. Had not done an update in a couple of years. And I kept getting alerts that it would stop functioning. So I have been using LockNotes for a couple of months now and here is what I can tell you.

PRO's
1. I love the fingerprint reader option
2. Folders options
3. Fonts options.
4. Sort order of folder and notes.

CON's
1. Ability to delay locking LockNotes 1min, 3min, 5min. So when you are switching back n forth between apps it doesn't require unlocking every time you close it out. Just to get right back in to add content.
2. Having to pay a YEARLY subscription for auto backup of information to iCloud.

by Mitch Man000111874

I’ve been using LockNotes for the last 4 years to write down notes for stories and have never had a complaint...until now. Recently I got a new iPad and have to move my 600 notes to my new one. But LockNotes wouldn’t recognize my earlier purchases so I had to buy it again just for it to crash when I try to sync my notes.

by Henshensbensbebe

Just like the original notes app that comes with the iPhone- only you can choose if you want your notes locked or not. Premium is just a little extra and you get all of the amenities you'd have on the regular Notes App, so it's super easy to use. There's some ads and pop-ups, but for the most part my experience has been pleasant.

by NeLLy<

Pretty simple and straightforward app. Four stars because it doesn’t have all of the formatting options like the regular yellow notes app. I like the passcode and fingerprint options. I’ve only had it for a week, but no issues.

by Bev Bosley

I love LockNotes! I have used it for a while now. But all the sudden it won’t open. I have information in LockNotes I need and can not access it because LockNotes won’t open. Please fix this!

by Anime__Girl

I’ve been able to keep multiple things private with LockNotes! Like passwords, account information, and that stuff. Really great!

by Big Al Padre

Excellent, put all my notes I do not want others to see ... it works better than the other apps that lock notes. Has never “bugged” out on me very reliable!!

by Lolgenerator

I use it to store a list of all of my passwords. It works great and using my Apple ID/Fingerprint to sign in makes it super quick.

by FullMoonJuly

I like LockNotes . Also it has a password from my sister getting into my notes. I tried other note apps and they didn't have a password.

by Tlwalw

This is a great app! I have used it for over a year and I have not had one issue with it. The only thing I would like that it does. It have, is the ability to change the font size and color. I'm a color coding person.
Other than that, I'm happy with it

by MalforX

I started trying to just find Locked note apps, and I came across LockNotes! I did not expect it to be SO GOOD! I recommend it for you because it’s free (I upgraded for 2.99) and secure! It also allows touchID! I really love LockNotes ! I think you will love LockNotes too...

by Mother Of 4 And Wife

I love LockNotes! I have used it for a while now. But all the sudden it won’t open. I have information in LockNotes I need and can not access it because LockNotes won’t open. Please fix this!

by AGG213

Now that Lock Note is updated for iOS 10, all is stabile and functioning well again. Its layout and interface is thoughtfully and well done with a clean look that is easy to use.
Update:
I have been using Lock Notes for several months now, and it continues to be 5* for me.