Comparison

1Password vs NoteFolder

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

Head to head
About

1Password

Securely store, generate, and share all your sensitive information, including passwords, documents, and notes, across all your devices. Get automatic security alerts for compromised credentials and enjoy a user-friendly interface for effortless online safety.

Highlights
  • Cross-device password synchronization
  • Automatic form and login filling
  • Secure sharing of sensitive information
  • Watchtower security alerts
  • Document and note storage
  • Two-factor authentication support
Features
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1Password is the world’s most loved password manager, trusted by millions of people and over 90,000 businesses to keep their secrets safe. "1Password offers the best combination of features, compatibility, security, and ease of use." —Wirecutter == All your passwords on all your devices == 1Password makes it easy to create and use strong passwords, and sign in to any app or website in seconds. Your information is available on as many devices as you need, with beautifully-designed apps for every platform and web browser. == Sharing made simple == 1Password is the safest way to share logins, credit cards, documents, and other important information. Keep personal items private, and securely share secrets with the people who need them. And if a team or family member gets locked out, you can help them recover access. == More than just passwords == Automatically fill forms, payment details, and logins on websites and in apps. Save important documents like passports and identity cards, safeguard your software licenses and medical records, and store private notes for safekeeping. == Better than your browser's password manager == 1Password gives you access to your data from unlimited devices on any platform. Unlock in an instant with Apple Watch or Touch ID on supported devices. Plus, use it as an authenticator for easy access to one-time passwords for multi-factor authentication. == Uniquely secure, completely private == The information you store in 1Password is encrypted end-to-end, and only you hold the keys to decrypt it. We can't see what you store in your account or which sites you visit, and our system is designed to keep your data safe – even if your device is stolen or our servers get hacked. Learn more about our security model at 1Password.com/security. == Get automatic security alerts == Identify potential threats before they happen. Watchtower warns you about weak, reused, or compromised passwords so you can update them right away. You'll also get an alert if any of your credentials are exposed in a data breach. == The 1 for Business == Protect your most vulnerable assets: your company secrets. 80% of data breaches can be traced to weak, reused, or shared credentials. 1Password integrates seamlessly with your company's infrastructure so you can secure your team without slowing them down. Administrators can effortlessly provision new users, recover accounts, and use domain breach reports to see if any company email addresses or credentials have been exposed in a data breach. == The world's most-loved password manager == Hailed as the #1 password manager by Wired, New York Times, CNN, and The Wall Street Journal, millions of people trust 1Password to keep them safe online. 1Password helps secure over 90,000 businesses, including IBM, Slack, Intercom, and PagerDuty. == Get started for free == Try 1Password free for 14 days, then find the plan that’s right for you or your business. Use 1Password on as many devices as you need, with apps for every platform, unlimited password and item storage, and personalized support. Terms of Use: https://1password.com/legal/terms-of-service/

About

NoteFolder

This app streamlines note-taking by automatically managing a designated folder for your notes. It offers incremental search and supports cloud syncing through services like iCloud and Dropbox. An App Intent is also available for Siri and Shortcuts integration.

Highlights
  • Auto-safe incremental search
  • Cloud sync (iCloud, Dropbox)
  • Siri and Shortcuts integration
  • Note folder management
  • Companion for Notational Velocity/nvAlt
Features
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One operation to find and/or create notes. NoteFolder automatically manages your designated note folder with auto-safe, incremental search. If you need sync, just select a folder in iCloud, Dropbox, etc. The perfect companion for Notational Velocity, nvAlt or similar systems. NoteFolder offfer an App Intent for Siri, Shortcuts, etc.

Screenshots

1Password4 screens
NoteFolder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NoteFolder at 100% against 1Password's 39%. NoteFolder also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). 1Password's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99) and ratings volume (46K vs 1). On 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

1Password is free to download; NoteFolder costs $2.99 up front. 1Password sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. NoteFolder asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NoteFolder holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 1Password has 46K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of 1Password's written reviews are positive against 100% of NoteFolder's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

1Password ships an update fortnightly, NoteFolder weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
1Password versus NoteFolder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter1PasswordNoteFolder
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.7 (46K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews38.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings46K — better1
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#36 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size402 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAgileBits Inc.Zozi Apps

Customer experience

1Password

All ratings45,353 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral2.3%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews2,351 reviews
Positive38.9%
Neutral9.3%
Negative51.8%

NoteFolder

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

1Password

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Face ID not working consistently
  • App opening to wrong password entry in edit mode
  • Syncing issues causing data loss
  • Scrolling and navigation bugs in the iOS app
  • Inability to delete passwords from the Watchtower tab

Requested features

5 requests
  • Option to use passcode instead of Face ID
  • Ability to rename login titles
  • Improved search functionality
  • Easier management of duplicate entries
  • More customization options for the home screen

NoteFolder

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

1Password

Subscriptions6
  • 1Password Individual Monthly14 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • 1Password Family Monthly14 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • 1Password Teams Monthly14 Days trial$24.951 Month
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  • 1Password Individual Annual14 Days trial$47.991 Year
  • 1Password Family Annual14 Days trial$71.991 Year
  • 1Password Teams Annual14 Days trial$299.991 Year
None

NoteFolder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 1Password free?
1Password is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NoteFolder free?
NoteFolder costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 1Password or NoteFolder?
NoteFolder is rated higher. 1Password averages 4.7 out of 5 from 46K ratings, while NoteFolder averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do 1Password or NoteFolder have ads?
Neither 1Password nor NoteFolder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 1Password or NoteFolder?
1Password ships an update fortnightly, and NoteFolder weekly. Most recently, 1Password was updated on November 11, 2026 and NoteFolder on November 5, 2026.

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