Best Smart Notes alternatives: apps like Smart Notes - Secret Notepad

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Updated November 2026

Smart Notes is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 10+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to Smart Notes

Secret Notes Lock & To Do List#1

Secret Notes Lock & To Do List by GURUPRITSINGH SAINI

Storing Notes & Tasks Securely
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
2.9(21 ratings)
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Securely store private notes, passwords, and personal information with this app. It offers robust security features like app lock with PIN, fingerprint, or face ID. Organize your thoughts with unlimited notes, customizable fonts, and smart search, alongside a versatile to-do list functionality.

MyBase - Simple notepad app -#2

MyBase - Simple notepad app - by fumio ueda

Usable and counts characters
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.4(7 ratings)
FreeAds
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This app provides a simple notepad for creating and editing text notes. It allows for easy navigation between pages, character counting, and copying/pasting content. Additional features include table of contents creation, email and print options, and dynamic text sizing.