# UpNote vs Files Vault Pro, Security Lock

The clearest difference is price: UpNote at Free against Files Vault Pro, Security Lock's $1.99. UpNote also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 1). Files Vault Pro, Security Lock's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

UpNote is free to download; Files Vault Pro, Security Lock costs $1.99 up front. UpNote sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Files Vault Pro, Security Lock asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpNote holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UpNote has 1.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | UpNote | Files Vault Pro, Security Lock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upnote-notes-diary-journal/id1389634515/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/files-vault-pro-security-lock/id6752734737/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 85.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Size | 81 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UpNote Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1347759263) | [EyeOS Store Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1036418634) |

## What reviewers say

### UpNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upnote-notes-diary-journal/id1389634515)

This app provides a clean and beautiful interface for writing and organizing notes, journals, and to-do lists. It offers rich formatting options, an intuitive organization system, and instant syncing across devices, with offline capabilities. Premium features include enhanced security and export options.

**Highlights:** Rich text editor with formatting tools, Intuitive organizing system (notebooks, pins, links), Secure note locking with Touch/Face ID, Instant cross-device syncing and offline access, Markdown support and export, Task management and to-do lists

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium monthly subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Life-time Upgrade | $19.99 | one-time |
| Life-time Upgrade to Premium | $19.99 | one-time |
| Life-time Upgrade | $24.99 | one-time |
| Life-time Upgrade to Premium | $24.99 | one-time |
| Life-time Upgrade | $29.99 | one-time |
| Life-time upgrade to Premium | $34.99 | one-time |
| Life-time upgrade to Premium | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Seamless syncing across devices
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 💡 Nested notebooks and tags for organization
- 👍 Clean and intuitive interface
- 💡 Lifetime premium option

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🐛 Issues with image/attachment handling
- 🐛 Formatting problems with pasted content
- 🐛 Syncing problems between devices
- 🔒 Lack of end-to-end encryption

**Reported bugs**

- Black screen issues
- Lost notes and data
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
- Google sign-in not working

**Requested features**

- Reminders and calendar integration
- More customization options (fonts, colors, etc.)
- Improved drawing/handwriting support
- PDF annotation and embedding
- Optical character recognition (OCR)


### Files Vault Pro, Security Lock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/files-vault-pro-security-lock/id6752734737)

Securely store and encrypt private photos, files, and documents directly on your device. Protect sensitive data with hardware-backed security and multiple unlock methods like Face ID, PIN, or pattern.

**Highlights:** On-device AES-GCM encryption, Face ID/Passcode, PIN, or pattern unlock, Add files from Photos, Camera, or Files, Built-in viewer for various file types, Export as ZIP or single items, Name collision guard for safe exporting

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is UpNote free?

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

### Is Files Vault Pro, Security Lock free?

Files Vault Pro, Security Lock costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, UpNote or Files Vault Pro, Security Lock?

UpNote is rated higher. UpNote averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Files Vault Pro, Security Lock averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do UpNote or Files Vault Pro, Security Lock have ads?

Neither UpNote nor Files Vault Pro, Security Lock shows ads.

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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.*