# burner notes — notes that delete themselves

> Self-destructing notes with customizable timers and visual burn effects. (iPhone/iPad app by Arden Knablein-Greene.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/burner-notes/id6760252966 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Arden Knablein-Greene](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868735042)
- Category: Productivity, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 5 MB
- Released: 2026-03-14
- Data updated: 2026-06-20
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/burner-notes/id6760252966/reviews.md

## What is burner notes?

stop deleting notes

you write a quick thought in notes. a password. a flight number. a grocery list. a vent. then it sits there forever because you never go back to delete it. burner notes fixes that. write it, set a timer, and it's gone when you're done with it

every note has a self-destruct countdown. when time runs out, it's permanently deleted from your device. no cloud. no account. no way to get it back. that's the point

how it works

write a note. pick a timer: 1 minute, 5 minutes, 15 minutes, 1 hour, 4 hours, 1 day, or set a custom duration down to the minute. a live countdown appears on your lock screen and dynamic island. when the timer hits zero, it's gone. or burn it early

no drafts. no archive. no undo

destruction rituals

when a note burns, it doesn't just disappear. it's destroyed with a full visual and haptic experience. each ritual is designed for a different feeling

• classic burn - fire rises from below, words char to glowing embers, ash scatters
• shredder - words split into strips and fall like paper scraps
• deep sea - letters fade to ocean blue and drift upward as bubbles
• black hole - text shrinks into a singularity. the void doesn't give things back
• dissolve - acid eats through your words, letters corrode and drip away
• avalanche - boulders fall. text crushes flat. dust settles

whisper: device-to-device notes

send a self-destructing note to someone nearby. no server. no cloud. no login. just encrypted peer-to-peer over bluetooth and wi-fi. they read it, it burns

live everywhere

• live activity countdown on your lock screen and dynamic island
• home screen widget shows your soonest-expiring note

make it yours

• 5 extra destruction rituals with unique animations
• 5 burn sounds: none, fire, whoosh, crumple, glitch
• 4 vibration styles: standard, strong, double tap, pulse
• 6 color themes: orange, white, red, cyan, green, purple
• attach photos that burn with the note
• recurring notes that auto-recreate on the same timer
• scheduled notes with a future start time

privacy is the architecture

• zero data leaves your phone. ever
• no account. no email. no sign-up
• no analytics. no tracking. no telemetry
• notes are permanently deleted when burned
• app switcher shows a privacy screen
• lock screen content is redacted when locked

burner pro

$2.99/month or $14.99 once forever

unlocks 5 premium destruction rituals, premium sounds, vibration styles, 6 color themes, whisper, photo notes, recurring notes, scheduled notes, custom timers, and export

the free version includes unlimited notes, classic burn ritual, fire sound, standard vibration, all preset timers, live activities, widgets, and full privacy

requires iphone with ios 17 or later

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://gist.githubusercontent.com/ardenkg/517883cd1e4f814ce926d0d61f7bacb8/raw/gistfile1.txt

## Key features

- Self-destructing notes with timers
- Multiple visual and haptic destruction effects
- Device-to-device note sharing (Whisper)
- Live activity countdown on lock screen and Dynamic Island
- Home screen widget for soonest-expiring note
- Customizable themes, sounds, and vibrations
- Photo attachment to notes

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Burner Pro | $2.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Burner Pro | $14.99 | one-time |



## Frequently asked questions about burner notes

### How does burner notes ensure privacy?

burner notes prioritizes privacy by design, with zero data leaving your phone. It requires no account, email, or sign-up, and does not use analytics or tracking. Notes are permanently deleted when burned.

### What are the timer options for notes in burner notes?

You can set timers for notes ranging from 1 minute, 5 minutes, 15 minutes, 1 hour, 4 hours, or 1 day. Custom durations can also be set down to the minute.

### Can I send notes to other people with burner notes?

Yes, burner notes offers a 'Whisper' feature for sending self-destructing notes securely to nearby devices via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, without using servers or requiring logins.

### What makes the destruction rituals in burner notes unique?

Each note's destruction is accompanied by a unique visual and haptic experience. Options include a classic burn, shredder, deep sea, black hole, dissolve, and avalanche, each with distinct animations.

### What features are included in the free version of burner notes?

The free version offers unlimited notes, the classic burn ritual, fire sound, standard vibration, all preset timers, live activities, widgets, and full privacy features.

### What are the benefits of upgrading to burner notes Pro?

burner notes Pro unlocks 5 premium destruction rituals, premium sounds, vibration styles, 6 color themes, the Whisper feature, photo notes, recurring notes, scheduled notes, custom timers, and export functionality.

### What devices and OS versions does burner notes support?

burner notes requires an iPhone with iOS 17 or later. It is currently supported on iPhones.

### How often is burner notes updated?

The app was last updated on April 28, 2026, indicating a recent update. The developer's update frequency can be tracked through app store release notes.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2026-04-28

updated to new swift version, added redeem codes, fixed dynamic island persistence issue

### 1.0.0 — 2026-03-14

No release notes.

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