# Smart Notes vs ToughSync

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Smart Notes at 9.0 against ToughSync's 14.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Notes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ToughSync sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Notes | ToughSync |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 35 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Giang Dinh Van](https://appshunter.io/developer/1075897660) | [Enfold Systems, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532078799) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-notes-secret-notepad/id1502508828)

This app helps you securely store and manage various types of personal information, including bank details, checklists, birthdays, site IDs, and general notes. It offers cloud backup, reminders, and private storage for your important data.

**Highlights:** Securely manage bank account numbers, Create and manage checklists, Track birthdays with calendar mode, Store and recall site IDs, Write general text memos, Manage event reminders, Cloud backup and restore via Google Drive

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $5.99 | one-time |


### ToughSync

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toughsync/id1596366653)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| enable premium features | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Notes free?

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

### Is ToughSync free?

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

### Do Smart Notes or ToughSync have ads?

Neither Smart Notes nor ToughSync 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.*