Key vs myNotes Secure Private Notepad
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Key
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Simply input those key pieces of information and you can very quickly get at them when you need them. Shown in nice big font size so you can reference it as you need. Tapping on an element will copy it to the clipboard so you can paste into another app or web form. You can create items from a list of suggested types but can also choose your own type and image.
myNotes Secure Private Notepad
Securely store all your private information, including passwords, diary entries, and contacts. This app uses biometric security like Face ID and Touch ID to keep your data hidden. Enjoy a fresh design with extensive customization options and automatic app locking.
- Biometric security (Face ID/Touch ID)
- Store passwords, notes, diary entries, contacts
- Auto app lock
- Customizable color settings
- Easy-to-use design
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myNotes is the unique app that allows you to store passwords, notes, diary entries, contacts and much more, any notes you want to keep private / secret, you can store in this app, and it will be hidden using Biometric security (Face/Touch ID is usable). Fresh and easy to use design Face ID, Touch ID Security Tons of colour settings / customizations Auto app lock when closing the app & Much more!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Key at none against myNotes Secure Private Notepad's 1. Key also leads on ads (none vs shown). myNotes Secure Private Notepad's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 21 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. myNotes Secure Private Notepad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Key asks for nothing beyond the download.
Key ships an update every 21 months, myNotes Secure Private Notepad every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Key | myNotes Secure Private Notepad |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Paul Barnes | iDevver Apps Limited |
In-app purchases
Key
No in-app purchases
myNotes Secure Private Notepad
- Remove Ads$2.99
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