# DigiLocker vs Notella

The clearest difference is rating: Notella at 5.0 against DigiLocker's 3.3. Notella also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 36%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). DigiLocker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (190 vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Notella sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. DigiLocker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Notella holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DigiLocker has 190 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of DigiLocker's written reviews are positive against 67% of Notella's.

DigiLocker ships an update every 3 weeks, Notella weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DigiLocker | Notella |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (190 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digilocker/id1320618078/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notella-ai-note-taking-app/id6758303168/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **190** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 35.6% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 112 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [National e-Governance Division](https://appshunter.io/developer/1216162617) | [Pixelpuff LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872083535) |

## What reviewers say

### DigiLocker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digilocker/id1320618078)

A secure digital wallet for citizens to store and access important documents and certificates. This platform aims to reduce the need for physical paperwork by enabling digital issuance and verification.

**Highlights:** Secure document storage, Digital certificate issuance, Document verification, Paperless governance, Mobile access to documents

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📱 Centralized document storage and access
- ✅ Government-issued documents are legally valid
- ⚡ Quick document retrieval from government databases
- 🎯 Convenient for travel and emergencies
- 🔐 Secure storage of sensitive documents

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚪 Frequent unexpected logouts
- 🔄 Session timeout issues
- 📵 App crashes repeatedly
- 🔌 Authentication failures after login
- ⏱️ Slow app performance

**Reported bugs**

- App keeps logging out after seconds of authentication
- OTP delivery failures and invalid OTP errors
- App crashes when opening Aadhaar documents
- Blank white screens on login/signup
- App crashes on iOS 18 and iOS 26.2 versions

**Requested features**

- Email-based authentication option
- Automatic session logout after inactivity
- Folder creation for document organization
- Bulk document deletion capability
- Support for additional document types (voter ID, APAAR ID, state-specific certificates)


### Notella

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notella-ai-note-taking-app/id6758303168)

Record voice notes, lectures, or meetings and let AI automatically transcribe, summarize, and create study materials like flashcards and quizzes. Organize notes with folders, search semantically, and sync across devices. Share notes via QR codes or export to PDF.

**Highlights:** One-tap voice recording, Automatic transcription (50+ languages), AI-generated summaries, Flashcards and quizzes, Semantic search, Cloud sync, Document scanning (OCR)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Notella Pro Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Notella Pro Yearly | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DigiLocker free?

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

### Is Notella free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DigiLocker or Notella?

Notella is rated higher. DigiLocker averages 3.3 out of 5 from 190 ratings, while Notella averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do DigiLocker or Notella have ads?

Neither DigiLocker nor Notella shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DigiLocker or Notella?

DigiLocker ships an update every 3 weeks, and Notella weekly. Most recently, DigiLocker was updated on October 17, 2026 and Notella on October 7, 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.*
