Comparison

myNotes Secure Private Notepad vs Calculator Vault・Hide Photos

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Biometric security (Face ID/Touch ID)
  • Store passwords, notes, diary entries, contacts
  • Auto app lock
  • Customizable color settings
  • Easy-to-use design
Features
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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!

About

Calculator Vault・Hide Photos

Securely hide private photos, videos, and files within a calculator-style vault. Organize your personal media with custom folders and protect it using PIN or Face ID. Features include intruder selfies and a built-in media viewer for easy access.

Highlights
  • Private photo vault
  • Video locker
  • File and document hider
  • Custom folders and sub-folders
  • Calculator-style lock
  • Face ID & PIN protection
  • Intruder selfie capture
Features
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Calculator x Vault helps you hide private photos, lock videos, protect files, and organize personal media inside a secure calculator-style vault. Keep your private gallery away from your main camera roll. Add photos, videos, audio, documents, notes, and files into a locked vault designed for privacy, security, and easy access. Whether you want to hide pictures, protect important documents, store private videos, or create secure folders, Calculator x Vault gives you a clean and simple way to manage everything in one place. Use quick vault categories for photos, videos, documents, audio, notes, and contacts — or create your own private folders with sub-folder support for better organization. App Features Private Photo Vault Hide private photos and keep your personal pictures protected inside a secure gallery. Video Locker Lock videos and open them directly inside the app with a built-in private viewer. File & Document Hider Store personal files, documents, PDFs, and important media in protected folders. Audio & Media Support Add photos, videos, audio, and other supported media files to your private vault. Custom Folders & Sub-Folders Create private folders and sub-folders to organize your hidden gallery exactly how you want. Calculator-Style Lock Use a working calculator-style screen to access your secure vault privately. Face ID & PIN Protection Protect your vault with secure PIN access and optional Face ID unlock. Recovery Options Choose a recovery method in case you forget your vault PIN. Change App Icon Customize the app icon with multiple calculator-style icon options. Intruder Selfie Optionally capture a photo after wrong PIN attempts to help you know who tried to access your vault. Built-In Media Viewer Open saved photos, videos, audio, and files directly inside the app. Private Notes Save personal notes inside your secure vault. Perfect for users who want to: ・Hide private photos ・Lock personal videos ・Protect documents and files ・Create private folders ・Organize photos and videos safely ・Store audio, notes, and personal media ・Use a calculator-style photo vault ・Protect private content with Face ID ・Customize the app icon ・Manage hidden media inside one secure app Calculator x Vault is built for anyone who wants a simple, secure, and organized way to hide photos, lock videos, protect files, and keep personal media private. Download Calculator x Vault today and keep your private content safe inside a secure calculator vault. Support: https://ss-media.co/contact/ Privacy Policy: https://ss-media.co/privacy-policy/ Terms & conditions: https://ss-media.co/terms-and-conditions/

Screenshots

myNotes Secure Private Notepad4 screens
Calculator Vault・Hide Photos4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Calculator Vault・Hide Photos at 4.5 against myNotes Secure Private Notepad's 1.0. Calculator Vault・Hide Photos also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (26 vs 1). myNotes Secure Private Notepad's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. myNotes Secure Private Notepad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Calculator Vault・Hide Photos sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Calculator Vault・Hide Photos holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calculator Vault・Hide Photos has 26 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

myNotes Secure Private Notepad ships an update every 5 months, Calculator Vault・Hide Photos monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
myNotes Secure Private Notepad versus Calculator Vault・Hide Photos: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermyNotes Secure Private NotepadCalculator Vault・Hide Photos
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.5 (26 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings126 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiDevver Apps LimitedSS Media

In-app purchases

1 purchases

myNotes Secure Private Notepad

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
4 purchases

Calculator Vault・Hide Photos

Subscriptions2
  • Calculator x Vault Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Calculator x Vault Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • Calculator x Vault Lifetime Gift$4.99
  • Calculator x Vault Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is myNotes Secure Private Notepad free?
myNotes Secure Private Notepad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Calculator Vault・Hide Photos free?
Calculator Vault・Hide Photos is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, myNotes Secure Private Notepad or Calculator Vault・Hide Photos?
Calculator Vault・Hide Photos is rated higher. myNotes Secure Private Notepad averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Calculator Vault・Hide Photos averages 4.5 from 26 ratings.
Do myNotes Secure Private Notepad or Calculator Vault・Hide Photos have ads?
Both myNotes Secure Private Notepad and Calculator Vault・Hide Photos show ads.
Which is updated more often, myNotes Secure Private Notepad or Calculator Vault・Hide Photos?
myNotes Secure Private Notepad ships an update every 5 months, and Calculator Vault・Hide Photos monthly. Most recently, myNotes Secure Private Notepad was updated on November 3, 2026 and Calculator Vault・Hide Photos on November 5, 2026.

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