# Save Notes vs Secret Notepad with Password

The clearest difference is rating: Secret Notepad with Password at 5.0 against Save Notes's 4.0. Secret Notepad with Password also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 24 months). Save Notes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Secret Notepad with Password sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Save Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

Secret Notepad with Password holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Save Notes has 41 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Save Notes ships an update every 24 months, Secret Notepad with Password monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 12, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Save Notes | Secret Notepad with Password |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-notes-secure-your-data/id1063042936/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secret-notepad-with-password/id6480199456/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **41** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Abhay Vala](https://appshunter.io/developer/915927007) | [manabu ueda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1606163236) |

## What reviewers say

### Save Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-notes-secure-your-data/id1063042936)

Securely store your private notes with password protection. Keep personal information safe from unauthorized access on your iPhone or iPod touch. Ensure your thoughts and data remain confidential.

**Highlights:** Password protect notes, Secure personal information, Private note storage, Reliable and safe lock, Optimized for iPhone 6/6 Plus

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Secret Notepad with Password

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secret-notepad-with-password/id6480199456)

Securely store your private thoughts and images with a password-protected vault. Features biometric unlock, screen blurring, and the ability to attach photos directly to notes without saving them to your camera roll.

**Highlights:** Password and biometric authentication, Screen blurring for privacy, Attach photos directly to notes, Photos not saved to camera roll, Undo/redo support, Search functionality, Dark mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-Free Plan(Lifetime) | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Save Notes free?

Save Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Secret Notepad with Password free?

Secret Notepad with Password is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Save Notes or Secret Notepad with Password?

Secret Notepad with Password is rated higher. Save Notes averages 4.0 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Secret Notepad with Password averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Save Notes or Secret Notepad with Password have ads?

Secret Notepad with Password shows ads; Save Notes does not.

### Which is updated more often, Save Notes or Secret Notepad with Password?

Save Notes ships an update every 24 months, and Secret Notepad with Password monthly. Most recently, Save Notes was updated on August 12, 2026 and Secret Notepad with Password on September 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*