Comparison

whynote vs LocalNotes

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

whynote

Securely store sensitive information like passwords and credit card details. Protect your private notes with password, Touch ID, or Face ID. Export your notes as PDF files for easy sharing.

Highlights
  • Password, Touch ID, Face ID lock
  • Rich text editor
  • Individual note locking
  • App-wide locking
  • PDF export
Features
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Still keeping your passwords, credit cards in and old fashioned way insecurely? Ever wanted to securely lock your private notes on your phone but don't know how to? Download whynote now and keep your notes private! Lock with password, TouchID or FaceID! Nobody will be able to see your secrets! - Enjoy rich text editor - Lock notes individually or directly lock app - Create a password or use Touch ID/Face ID - Export notes as PDF file and share wherever you want

About

LocalNotes

Securely manage your notes with advanced encryption and local storage. This open-source app offers a user-friendly interface for creating, searching, and protecting your personal and professional information without cloud connections.

Highlights
  • AES 256 encryption
  • Local storage only
  • User-friendly interface
  • Fast search functionality
  • Open source
Features
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Welcome to Local Notes, the ultimate solution for securely managing your notes. In a world where privacy and security are becoming increasingly important, Local Notes offers a reliable and trustworthy platform for your personal and professional notes. Highest security standards: Your data will always remain protected thanks to advanced AES 256 encryption and the use of PBKDF2/KDF. These security measures ensure that your notes are protected against unauthorized access. Local storage: With Local Notes, your data stays where it belongs - on your device. No cloud connection means nothing is transferred. This guarantees comprehensive data protection and gives you full control over your information. User-friendly design: The app features a clear, simple UI that is easily accessible for both tech-savvy and beginners. Create, manage and search your notes with ease and efficiency. Fast Search: Quickly find the information you need with our powerful search functionality, allowing you to navigate through your saved notes in seconds. Open source: As an open source app, Local Notes invites the community to experience the security and functionality of the application. Your contribution and feedback are valuable for continuous improvements and updates. Your confidential note app: Local Notes is more than just an app - it's a promise of security and privacy. Whether for work, study or personal thoughts – Local Notes is your safe companion in a digital world. Discover Local Notes now and experience how easy and secure managing notes can be.

Screenshots

whynote2 screens
LocalNotes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: whynote at Free against LocalNotes's $0.99. whynote also leads on rating (2.0 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). LocalNotes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

whynote is free to download; LocalNotes costs $0.99 up front. whynote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LocalNotes asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

whynote holds the better App Store score, 2.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of whynote's written reviews are positive against 75% of LocalNotes's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
whynote versus LocalNotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterwhynoteLocalNotes
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating2.0 (4 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews68.4% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMehmet AKINChristian Scheub

Customer experience

whynote

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive68.4%
Neutral5.3%
Negative26.3%

LocalNotes

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

whynote

One-time1
  • Premium whynote$9.99
None

LocalNotes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is whynote free?
whynote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LocalNotes free?
LocalNotes costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, whynote or LocalNotes?
whynote is rated higher. whynote averages 2.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while LocalNotes averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do whynote or LocalNotes have ads?
Neither whynote nor LocalNotes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, whynote or LocalNotes?
whynote ships an update every 3 days, and LocalNotes every 3 days. Most recently, whynote was updated on September 23, 2026 and LocalNotes on September 25, 2026.

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