Comparison

Secure Notes vs Dash Notes

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

Head to head
About

Secure Notes

Safeguard your private thoughts, voice memos, and sensitive information with robust, multi-layered security. This app offers military-grade encryption, biometric locks, and secure voice recording to keep your data protected. Enjoy a distraction-free, ad-free experience with a powerful rich text editor and seamless iCloud syncing across devices.

Highlights
  • 3-Layer Security (app, folders, notes)
  • Secure Voice Recording
  • Biometric Lock (Face ID, Touch ID, Passcode)
  • iCloud Sync
  • Rich Text Editor with Markdown
  • Trash Recovery
Features
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Lock your notes. Only you can access them. Secure Notes is a private and secure notes app designed to protect your thoughts, passwords, voice memos, and sensitive information. Everything is encrypted on your device, and even we cannot read your data. If you need a truly private place for your notes, Secure Notes gives you full control, strong protection, and a simple experience that works every day. Built for real privacy - Your notes are yours. Always. - No tracking - No analytics on your content - No data selling - No external access to your notes All data is stored securely on your device and, if enabled, inside your private iCloud account. This is not just a locked notes app — it is built for real privacy. Powerful protection Secure Notes uses multiple layers of protection to keep your data safe. 3-layer security: lock the app, folders, and individual notes Face ID, Touch ID, or passcode protection Lock specific notes with additional security Encrypted storage on device Designed to prevent unauthorized access Your notes stay protected even if your device is lost or accessed by someone else. Write, record, and organize Capture everything in one place. Secure text notes for daily use Voice notes up to 10 minutes Speech-to-text: transcribe any voice note with one tap Markdown editor with formatting support Live preview for better writing experience Organize notes into folders Whether you are writing ideas, journaling, or storing important information, everything stays private and accessible. Sync across your devices iCloud sync between iPhone and iPad Instant updates across devices Your data remains under your control No external servers. No unnecessary exposure. Designed for speed and simplicity Fast and responsive performance Clean, modern interface Dark mode support No ads or distractions Reliable experience every day Additional features Trash recovery for up to 30 days Improved text rendering Enhanced Markdown editing Notifications to stay on top of your notes Continuous performance improvements Why people choose Secure Notes Private journaling and personal thoughts Password and sensitive information storage Financial tracking and private records Health notes and personal logs Recovery phrases and secure data storage Anything you want to keep hidden, protected, and under your control. Security you can trust All notes are encrypted and stored locally unless you enable iCloud sync. We do not have access to your data and cannot read your notes. Deleting the app removes all unsynced data permanently. Terms and conditions: https://www.pixelport.io/app/secure-notes-lock-notes/terms-conditions Privacy Policy: https://www.pixelport.io/app/secure-notes-lock-notes/privacy-policy EULA: https://www.pixelport.io/app/secure-notes-lock-notes/eula

About

Dash Notes

Features
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Dash is a private, offline-first note-taking app built for people who want to think without being watched. No accounts. No analytics. No tracking. Notes live on your device. If you choose to sync between your own devices, every byte is end-to-end encrypted before it leaves your phone — the relay server cannot read your notes. FEATURES • Rich, block-based editor — headings, lists, checklists, code, tables, quotes, dividers, embeds, alignment, drag-and-drop reordering, multi-block selection. • Folders, tags, full-text search, version history. • Image attachments stored locally inside the app. • Per-page passphrase encryption (AES-GCM-256, PBKDF2 key stretching) and app-level lock with Face ID / Touch ID. • Optional end-to-end encrypted multi-device sync — pair with a QR code, decrypt on-device, server only sees ciphertext. • Self-destructing notes that wipe themselves after a set time or N views. • Markdown / DOCX / PDF / CSV export, encrypted backup files (.dashpack). • 30-day Trash for soft-deleted notes. • Four themes: Light, Dark, DarkBlue, Fallout (terminal green). • Works fully offline. Syncs automatically when you reconnect. • Free. No subscription. No upsell. No ads. PRIVACY Dash is built for people who treat notes as the most sensitive thing on their device. The app collects no analytics, contacts no third-party SDKs, and makes no network calls except to the optional sync relay (only when you turn it on, only with encrypted blobs). The relay sees opaque ciphertext addressed by random vault IDs — it cannot read or attribute your notes to you. WHO IT'S FOR • Writers, researchers, and journalists who want a clean editor without the cloud baggage. • Anyone storing sensitive ideas, journal entries, passwords, or work-in-progress drafts. • People migrating off ad-supported note apps that monetize what you write. FROM THE TEAM This is version 1.5.0. Built by Filmshape Ltd. Source code is open and auditable. Feedback welcome. TERMS OF USE (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://dashnote.io/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Secure Notes4 screens
Dash Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Dash Notes at every 2 days against Secure Notes's fortnightly. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Secure Notes sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Dash Notes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Secure Notes ships an update fortnightly, Dash Notes every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Secure Notes versus Dash Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSecure NotesDash Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (719 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews64.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings719 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPixelPort LLCFilmshape

Bugs and requests

Secure Notes

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent app crashes
  • Delayed text input and display
  • Inability to access locked notes

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to move notes between folders
  • Option to customize font, size, and colors
  • Trash/Recycle bin for deleted notes
  • Cloud sync/backup functionality

Dash Notes

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Secure Notes

Subscriptions5
  • Secure Notes - 1 Month PRO3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Secure Notes - Pro Monthly3 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Secure Notes Pro Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
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  • Secure Notes Pro Annual Offer$19.991 Year
  • Secure Notes - 1 Year PRO$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Secure Notes Pro - Lifetime$99.99
2 purchases

Dash Notes

Subscriptions2
  • Dash Sync7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Dash Sync7 Days trial$47.991 Year

Questions

Is Secure Notes free?
Secure Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dash Notes free?
Dash Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Secure Notes or Dash Notes have ads?
Neither Secure Notes nor Dash Notes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Secure Notes or Dash Notes?
Secure Notes ships an update fortnightly, and Dash Notes every 2 days. Most recently, Secure Notes was updated on October 16, 2026 and Dash Notes on October 1, 2026.

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