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Updated July 2026
Smart Notes - Secret Notepad
🔧 Utilities
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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

Locked Notes°#1

Locked Notes° by Adam Cziko

Editor's Choice
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4.8😊(285 ratings)
Free
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Securely store your private thoughts and ideas with this app. It offers robust organization and advanced editing tools, all protected by biometric authentication for ultimate privacy. Your notes are automatically hidden and locked when the app is in the background.

What We Love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 🔒 Secure with face recognition
  • 📁 Good folder organization
  • ✍️ Customizable text formatting

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or data loss
  • 📋 Limited copy/paste functionality
  • 🔍 Lack of search option within notes
Notes: notepad and lists#3

Notes: notepad and lists by Orange Dog

Notes: notepad and lists
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.8😊(649 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app combines a notepad, to-do list, and memo functionality into a single, intuitive interface. Easily create notes from text, voice, or images, and organize them with reminders and sorting options. Secure your data and transfer it to new devices.

What We Love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to use interface
  • 🎨 Highly customizable with colors and themes
  • 🆓 Free app with no ads
  • 🔒 Password protected notes

Room to Improve

  • 📺 Excessive ads despite paid subscription
  • ❓ Unclear note retention policies
  • 🤔 Complicated question/support system

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