EZ Notepad vs Secret Notepad with Password
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EZ Notepad
A free notepad app supporting markdown, image embedding, and color-coded organization. Create interconnected notes with tags and folders, and sync them across devices via cloud. Export notes in various formats like PDF and HTML.
- Markdown syntax support
- Image embedding
- Color-coded notes
- Folder organization
- Note tagging
- Interconnected notes
- Cloud sync
- Multiple export formats
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EZ Notepad is a clean and free notepad app for your devices. It supports markdown syntax for notes, including formatting and image embedding. You can assign colors to your notes and organize them into folders. You can also tag your notes and link them together to create an interconnected notebook. EZ Notepad is the ultimate way to organize your thoughts. EZ Notepad also supports cloud sync if you sign in using an Ape Apps account, letting you take your notes with you no matter what device you are using. You can also export your notes in multiple formats, including markdown, plain text, html and even PDF. I know there are tons of other notepad apps you can choose from, so I would like to make EZ Notepad the best it can be. I will continually improve the app based on your suggestions and feedback. This app is for you guys. I know that note taking is one of the most important features on your device, so you deserve to have the best possible notepad!
Secret Notepad with Password
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.
- 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
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Got notes you'd rather keep to yourself? This app is a private notes app that keeps your secrets safe with a password and biometric authentication. While you're writing, the screen is blurred so no one nearby can read what you're typing. Set a simple numeric PIN or a complex alphanumeric password — whichever you prefer — and unlock it in an instant with Face ID or Touch ID. You can also attach photos directly to your notes. Pick from your photo library or take a shot right there on the spot. Photos taken inside the app are never saved to your camera roll, so even the most sensitive images stay locked away inside your notes. Photos and notes, all in one place ・Attach photos from your photo library ・Take a photo on the spot and insert it instantly ・Photos taken in the app are not saved to your camera roll ・Blur is applied to attached photos too, keeping them private ・Tap a photo to view it full screen Privacy and protection you can count on ・Face ID, Touch ID, and iOS passcode support ・Set anything from a simple numeric PIN to a complex alphanumeric password — change it anytime ・Password entry is hidden from view so no one can peek ・Blur the screen while writing; adjust the intensity with a simple slider Write with ease, find in a flash ・Undo and redo support — fix mistakes in a tap ・No limit on the number of notes ・Wide range of fonts and text sizes; Dynamic Type supported for comfortable reading ・Sort by last edited, created date, or title; manual ordering available ・Search to find any note quickly ・Dark mode supported ・Optimized for the larger iPad display
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Secret Notepad with Password at 5.0 against EZ Notepad's 4.5. Secret Notepad with Password also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. EZ Notepad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Secret Notepad with Password sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Secret Notepad with Password holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively.
EZ Notepad ships an update every 5 months, Secret Notepad with Password monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EZ Notepad | Secret Notepad with Password |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Brandon Stecklein | manabu ueda |
Customer experience
EZ Notepad
Secret Notepad with Password
In-app purchases
EZ Notepad
- Advertising Removal$7.99
Secret Notepad with Password
- Ad-Free Plan(Lifetime)$2.99
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