# PrivacyNotes: Encrypted Notes — Tasks, diary, passwords, files

> End-to-end encrypted workspace for notes, tasks, and journaling. (iPhone/iPad app by Lifetime Labs LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/privacynotes-encrypted-notes/id6785958812 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Lifetime Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6785958814)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 10 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.4 · 15 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Catalan, Czech, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean and 10 more
- Released: 2026-08-31
- Data updated: 2026-10-24
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/privacynotes-encrypted-notes/id6785958812/reviews.md

## What is PrivacyNotes?

Your notes app knows everything about you. PrivacyNotes does not.

Notes, tasks, calendar, journal and passwords, encrypted on your device. Not mined, not sold, not shown to anyone.

WHY PEOPLE SWITCH
- Always encrypted, on your phone and on the way to our servers in Switzerland
- No ads, no trackers, no analytics. You are not the product
- Open source: anyone can check what the app does
- Sign up with a 12-word phrase instead of an email
- Lock the app with Face ID or a PIN
- Works offline, syncs across your devices

EVERYTHING IN ONE PLACE
- Notes: a rich editor, tags, links between notes, instant search
- Tasks: every checkbox from every note, in one list
- Calendar: events, repeats and birthdays, with reminders on Pro
- Journal: track your mood, sleep and medication
- Vault: passwords, cards and SSH keys
- Files: photos, documents, audio and video
- Bookmarks: your saved links, with their icons
- Contacts: an address book that stays private

BRING YOUR NOTES ALONG
Import from Apple Notes, Evernote, Google Keep, Obsidian, Standard Notes, Joplin, Notesnook, UpNote, Samsung Notes and plain Markdown files. Export everything, any time.

FREE FOREVER
Free on 2 devices, with no time limit and no credit card. Pro is a one-time purchase, not a subscription: unlimited devices, 500 MB of encrypted storage, reminders, note history and more.

ABOUT THE APP PRIVACY LABEL
Apple asks us to list everything that can reach our server, even when it arrives encrypted. User Content is your notes, encrypted on your device. Identifiers are a key made from your recovery phrase and a device hash, not your name. Contact Info is an email, only if you sign in with Apple, Google or GitHub. Purchases is your Pro status. Nothing is shared, sold or used for ads.

Privacy Policy: https://lifetimelabs.dev/privacy/
Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Zero-knowledge encryption
- Markdown-native notes
- Task management
- Private journaling
- Offline functionality
- Cross-device sync

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 GB Encrypted Storage | $17.99 | per year |
| 2 GB Encrypted Storage | $8.99 | per year |
| 1 GB Encrypted Storage | $4.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PrivacyNotes Pro | $49.99 | one-time |


## Is PrivacyNotes safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess PrivacyNotes.

## Is PrivacyNotes legit?

PrivacyNotes: Encrypted Notes has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for PrivacyNotes is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/privacynotes-encrypted-notes/id6785958812/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Truthful Review compared to Notesnook & Standardnotes

*2026-10-16*

My truthful review of why I choose PrivacyNotes.

I started off trying Standard notes by Proton it’s good but lacking in many ways such as in their standard/free tier and way over priced, I moved to Notesnook and way more promising for a while but still feeling like it’s missing the mark while missing many key features overtime. Later ran across PrivacyNotes and seen this privacy notes app that seemed promising.

The approach security wise was different and the fast new implementations and progress from time I started to now easily already excelled them above both. Became a life long subscription.

The dev and team are very responsive when needed and the app is definitely worth checking out. Great job team.

### 5/5 — Great App

*2026-10-14*

So far, I have nothing but praises to sing for PrivacyNotes. I believe the app is great and love being able to use it on Linux as well!

Finally, I found a notes app that syncs and I like.

### 5/5 — Best Notes App

*2026-10-13*

Awesome markdown editor for notes and everything else! Not to include that it’s all privacy oriented!

### 5/5 — Great

*2026-10-11*

Great notes all getting better

### 5/5 — It’s That Good

*2026-10-11*

Total replacement for other password managers while be useful for other things.

## Frequently asked questions about PrivacyNotes

### What is PrivacyNotes?

PrivacyNotes is an end-to-end encrypted workspace for your notes, tasks, and journal. It uses zero-knowledge encryption, meaning only you can access your data. It's designed for privacy with no trackers or ads.

### Does PrivacyNotes have ads?

No, PrivacyNotes does not have ads. The app explicitly states 'no trackers, no ads, no telemetry, ever.' This ensures an uninterrupted and private user experience.

### How does PrivacyNotes encryption work?

PrivacyNotes uses zero-knowledge encryption (XChaCha20-Poly1305). Your data is encrypted on your device before it leaves, and only a 12-word recovery phrase acts as your key. The developers store only ciphertext.

### Can I use PrivacyNotes offline?

Yes, PrivacyNotes works offline. It is designed to function without an internet connection, and it syncs your encrypted data across your devices when you are online.

### What features are unlocked with the Pro version of PrivacyNotes?

The Pro version of PrivacyNotes is a one-time purchase that offers unlimited devices, more encrypted storage, full note history, locked and PIN-protected notes, a mood and wellness suite, all color themes, and Zen mode.

### What are the subscription options for PrivacyNotes?

PrivacyNotes offers subscription plans for encrypted storage, including 1 GB for $4.99/year, 2 GB for $8.99/year, and 5 GB for $17.99/year. These are recurring annual payments.

### Is PrivacyNotes suitable for children?

PrivacyNotes has an age rating of 4+. While the app's core functionality is secure note-taking, parents should review the app's privacy policy and features to determine suitability for younger users.

### How often is PrivacyNotes updated?

PrivacyNotes was last updated on September 15, 2026, with version 0.518.1. This indicates a relatively recent update, suggesting ongoing development and maintenance.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 0.696.1 — 2026-10-23

Ninja: type what you want
- The quick switcher is now Ninja. Type a few letters to open any item, "+" to add one, or ">" to run a command. On an iPad keyboard, press Cmd+K.
- Type one line in plain words: "+Dentist fri 3pm 1h before" becomes an event with an alert. The same works for notes, tasks, journal entries, boards, logins, contacts and bookmarks.
- Add to a list you already have: "+cash, charger >> pack" puts two tasks into your Packing list.
- Switch the theme by its name, jump to a date such as "oct 17", and reach features deep in Settings in a few keys.

Tables do the arithmetic
- A cell that starts with "=" is a formula: SUM, AVG, MIN, MAX, ROUND and more, with cell references such as B2:B7. The note keeps the formula as Markdown.

Kanban boards
- Put a board in any note. Cards are tasks, so you tick them where they are, and drag them between columns.

Save a web page as a note
- Clip a link or a bookmark into a note with its main text, its source and up to 20 pictures.

Wellness and health
- A daily check-in: one tap logs your mood, then a short pass walks you through your trackers. New Factors and Habits trackers, and an optional reminder.
- Statistics rebuilt: see what lifts your mood and what drags it down, your year in pixels, and a weekly recap.
- Medications get a strength, a schedule, dose reminders and a supply count.

Notes and calendar
- Connections shows the notes that link to a note and the notes it links to.
- Give a note its own icon.
- Events show a card with the day, time, repeat and alerts. Tap a day for a day panel, and import a calendar from a webcal link (Proton, iCloud, Outlook).
- The app keeps your place: the same scroll position, the same open item and the note you had open.

Lock and privacy
- Lock the app with one tap. Unlocking the app no longer opens PIN-protected notes: they ask for their PIN again.
- Face ID unlock opens a key that the secure hardware on your device holds, and turning it off asks for your face first.

Also improved
- A button at the end of the format bar hides the keyboard.
- Copy a selection as plain text or as Markdown.
- Phones pick a time with the iOS time picker, and Settings fills the screen.
- Better Notesnook imports, and fourteen new community themes.
- Large vaults scroll faster, a new device no longer says "Synced" before its first download ends, a long note shows in full in the Markdown view, and setting a PIN keeps the keyboard up.

### 0.654.2 — 2026-10-16

- A new Calendar with events, repeats and quick add, and reminders on your phone.
- Note history compares a version with your note, side by side, and keeps 50 versions.
- A new phone bar with New under your thumb.
- Import from Bear and Google Calendar, and choose the folder an import goes into.
- A longer passcode for the app lock, and the app in Slovak.
- Faster on large libraries.
- Smaller fixes and polish.

### 0.621.0 — 2026-10-10

- Spaces: switch between Personal and Work, one at a time.
- Shortcuts: open a note from another app, such as a task or a calendar event.
- Arrange the toolbar yourself, and put it at the bottom if you like.
- Group your lists under date and letter headers, or use compact rows.
- A new Fold block, and every callout type is free.
- Community and favorite themes, a new app icon, and smaller fixes.

### 0.598.0 — 2026-10-08

- Share into PrivacyNotes from the share sheet: links, text, pictures and files. Beta.
- Make your own color theme, or pick from ten new themes and the community themes.
- A journal calendar with a dot on each day that has an entry.
- Statistics, rebuilt: an Overview, every tracker charted, and milestones.
- Footnotes, spoiler text and a copy box in your notes.
- Jump to any note, setting or command with the Jump to button.
- Zoom into pictures with a pinch, and swipe from the left edge to go back.
- Smaller fixes and polish.

### 0.553.1 — 2026-09-29

- Archive any item to keep it out of sight without deleting it.
- Vault logins hold more than one website and custom fields.
- Optional 2FA, and sign in with a connected Google, Apple or GitHub account.
- Burn links with your own reading time and expiry.
- Faster with large collections, plus smaller fixes and polish.

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