# Notebox vs SNote

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notebox | SNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebox-encrypted/id1536532586/reviews)** | [4.3 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snote-encrypted-notes-files/id6443992816/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | **85.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 49 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Guap Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1439069409) | [INCOG, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651252686) |

## What reviewers say

### Notebox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebox-encrypted/id1536532586)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Cloud Subscription | $1.49 | per month |
| Yearly Cloud Subscription | $14.99 | per year |


### SNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snote-encrypted-notes-files/id6443992816)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $96.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*