# Darktrace vs Notesnook

The clearest difference is rating: Notesnook at 4.7 against Darktrace's 3.5. Notesnook also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 40%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Darktrace's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 20). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Notesnook sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Darktrace asks for nothing beyond the download.

Notesnook holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notesnook has 653 ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Darktrace's written reviews are positive against 78% of Notesnook's.

Darktrace ships an update every 2 months, Notesnook weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Darktrace | Notesnook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/darktrace/id1259931105/reviews) | **[4.7 (653 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notesnook-private-notepad/id1544027013/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 30 | **653** |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **78.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 63 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Darktrace Holdings Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1259931104) | [Streetwriters LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536533660) |

## What reviewers say

### Darktrace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/darktrace/id1259931105)

Monitor and manage your cybersecurity threats from anywhere. Receive real-time alerts and activate AI-driven autonomous response to protect against cyberattacks. This app requires a licensed Darktrace deployment.

**Highlights:** Real-time threat notifications, Activate AI-driven autonomous response, Monitor Darktrace deployment, Stay connected to cyber defense, View Threat Visualizer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Notesnook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notesnook-private-notepad/id1544027013)

This open-source app offers secure, encrypted note-taking and organization across all your devices. It features a robust editor, to-do lists, and a private journal with advanced security to protect your personal information.

**Highlights:** Military-grade encryption, Cross-platform synchronization, To-do lists and task management, Private journal with media support, Rich text and Markdown editor, Notebook organization, App lock with fingerprint support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Notesnook Pro | $0.99 | per month |
| Notesnook Essential Plan | $1.99 | per month |
| Notesnook Pro | $2.49 | per month |
| Notesnook Pro Plan | $2.99 | per month |
| Notesnook Pro | $4.49 | per month |
| Notesnook Pro | $4.49 | per month |
| Notesnook Pro Plan | $6.99 | per month |
| Notesnook Believer Plan | $8.99 | per month |
| Notesnook Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Notesnook Essential Plan | $19.99 | per year |
| Notesnook Pro | $24.99 | per year |
| Notesnook Pro Plan | $29.90 | per year |
| Notesnook Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Notesnook Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| Notesnook Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| Notesnook Pro Plan | $69.99 | per year |
| Notesnook Believer Plan | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🔒 Secure and private
- 👍 Clean and intuitive UI
- 👍 Cross-platform compatibility
- 👍 Generous free tier

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync and login issues
- 🐛 Buggy and crashes
- 💰 Expensive premium tier
- 🔒 Lack of free encryption features

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch on older iOS devices
- Sync issues leading to data loss
- Unreliable login and verification process

**Requested features**

- Improved search functionality
- Reminders and calendar integration
- Handwriting and drawing support
- Multilingual support
- Improved table and spreadsheet features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Darktrace free?

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

### Is Notesnook free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Darktrace or Notesnook?

Notesnook is rated higher. Darktrace averages 3.5 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Notesnook averages 4.7 from 653 ratings.

### Do Darktrace or Notesnook have ads?

Neither Darktrace nor Notesnook shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Darktrace or Notesnook?

Darktrace ships an update every 2 months, and Notesnook weekly. Most recently, Darktrace was updated on September 8, 2026 and Notesnook 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.*