# Secret Notes Lock & To Do List vs Notes

The clearest difference is rating: Notes at 4.8 against Secret Notes Lock & To Do List's 2.9. Notes also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 39%) and ratings volume (676 vs 21). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Secret Notes Lock & To Do List sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Notes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notes has 676 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of Secret Notes Lock & To Do List's written reviews are positive against 79% of Notes's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Secret Notes Lock & To Do List | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secret-notes-lock-and-to-do-list/id1066654053/reviews) | **[4.8 (676 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-notepad-and-lists/id1489717129/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 21 | **676** |
| Positive reviews | 38.8% of reviews | **78.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 109 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GURUPRITSINGH SAINI](https://appshunter.io/developer/610312153) | [Orange Dog](https://appshunter.io/developer/1673134885) |

## What reviewers say

### Secret Notes Lock & To Do List

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secret-notes-lock-and-to-do-list/id1066654053)

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.

**Highlights:** App lock (PIN, fingerprint, FaceID), Unlimited note creation, Customizable fonts and font sizes, Smart search for notes, To-do and shopping list creation, Secure storage of sensitive information

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Advertisements | $3.99 | one-time |


### Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-notepad-and-lists/id1489717129)

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.

**Highlights:** 3-in-1 notepad, to-do list, and memos, Create notes from photos, images, and voice, Set notifications and reminders, Sort notes by urgency, category, due date, color, Secure notes with a security code, Data transfer to new devices

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Disable ads | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use interface
- 🎨 Highly customizable with colors and themes
- 🆓 Free app with no ads
- 🔒 Password protected notes
- 📱 Well-organized layout

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Unexpected ads appearing after recent updates for paid subscribers

**Requested features**

- More engaging task motivation features
- Clearer documentation on note persistence
- Improved customer support interface


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Secret Notes Lock & To Do List free?

Secret Notes Lock & To Do List is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Notes free?

Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Secret Notes Lock & To Do List or Notes?

Notes is rated higher. Secret Notes Lock & To Do List averages 2.9 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Notes averages 4.8 from 676 ratings.

### Do Secret Notes Lock & To Do List or Notes have ads?

Both Secret Notes Lock & To Do List and Notes show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Secret Notes Lock & To Do List or Notes?

Secret Notes Lock & To Do List ships an update monthly, and Notes monthly. Most recently, Secret Notes Lock & To Do List was updated on October 22, 2026 and Notes on October 26, 2026.

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