Notebox vs SNote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Notebox
This app offers a secure, block-based editor with Markdown support for local note-taking. For cross-device synchronization and real-time updates, a subscription unlocks cloud features with zero-knowledge encryption.
- Zero-knowledge encryption
- Block-based editor
- Markdown support
- Local-only mode
- Cross-device sync
- Real-time updates
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# V2 Ultimate Privacy - All user data is stored with D2D zero-knowledge encryption - Block based flexible editor - Supports Markdown - Local-only use on iPhone, iPad and Mac is FREE. # Subscribe to Sync - Across all devices - Real time - Conflict-Free - Complete Security All personal data is stored in personal iCloud. All synchronization is processed on user device locally. --- privacy policy: https://notebox.cloud/privacy-policy terms of use: https://notebox.cloud/terms-of-use
SNote
A privacy-focused workspace for secure note-taking, file storage, and task management. It offers end-to-end encryption for all data and allows private collaboration on projects and shared files.
- End-to-end encrypted notes and files
- Private team collaboration
- Task and project management
- Customizable data tables
- Secure file storage
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SNote is a Privacy focused, End-to-End Encrypted workspace where you can write, plan, collaborate and get organized - it allows you to take notes, store files, add tasks, manage projects & more. Whether you're working solo or in a team. Privacy without Compromises State-of-the-art end-to-end encryption keeps your notes and files secure. We can't read your notes or access to your files, and no one else can either. Privacy isn’t an optional mode - it’s just the way that SNote works. Every note, every file, every time. Collaborate Without Insecurity Privately collaborate with only the people you want on Projects, To-Dos, Tasks and Shared Files. All with an unexpected focus on privacy, combined with all of the features you expect. All with a realtime end-to-end encryption. We call it eye-to-eye. Infinitely Configurable Data Smart, encrypted, and customizable data tables offer endless possibilities for efficient and secure work processes. Using data tables, you and your team can easily tailor tables to your specific needs while ensuring sensitive information remains protected. Terms & Privacy: https://www.snote.app/legal/
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Verdict
Notebox and SNote both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Notebox's written reviews are positive against 0% of SNote's. Notebox also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). SNote's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Notebox sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and SNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Notebox against 4.3 for SNote. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 8 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Notebox's written reviews are positive against 0% of SNote's.
Notebox ships an update every 2 days, SNote every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 2, 2026 and August 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Notebox | SNote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (6 ratings) — better | 4.3 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Guap Inc. | INCOG, LLC |
Customer experience
Notebox
SNote
In-app purchases
Notebox
- Monthly Cloud Subscription7 Days trial$1.491 Month
- Yearly Cloud Subscription1 Month trial$14.991 Year
SNote
- Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
- Pro Yearly$96.991 Year









