Comparison

Notebox vs SNote

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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/

Screenshots

Notebox4 screens
SNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Notebox versus SNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNoteboxSNote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings) — better4.3 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings68 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGuap Inc.INCOG, LLC

Customer experience

Notebox

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

SNote

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Notebox

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Cloud Subscription7 Days trial$1.491 Month
  • Yearly Cloud Subscription1 Month trial$14.991 Year
2 purchases

SNote

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$96.991 Year

Questions

Is Notebox free?
Notebox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SNote free?
SNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Notebox or SNote?
Notebox is rated higher. Notebox averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while SNote averages 4.3 from 8 ratings.
Do Notebox or SNote have ads?
SNote shows ads; Notebox does not.
Which is updated more often, Notebox or SNote?
Notebox ships an update every 2 days, and SNote every 3 weeks. Most recently, Notebox was updated on June 2, 2026 and SNote on August 20, 2026.

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