# Notebox vs The Encryption

The clearest difference is rating: The Encryption at 5.0 against Notebox's 4.3. The Encryption also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (100% vs 86%). Notebox's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Notebox sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. The Encryption asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Encryption holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Notebox's written reviews are positive against 100% of The Encryption's.

Notebox ships an update every 2 days, The Encryption monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 2, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notebox | The Encryption |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebox-encrypted/id1536532586/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-encryption/id6454791907/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 49 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Guap Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1439069409) | [Amaryllo, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1558084848) |

## 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 |


### The Encryption

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-encryption/id6454791907)

Secure your digital files with military-grade encryption. This app offers secure file sharing, private cloud storage, and robust access management for ultimate data protection.

**Highlights:** Military-grade encryption, Secure file sharing, Private cloud storage, File access management, History tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notebox free?

Notebox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The Encryption free?

The Encryption is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Notebox or The Encryption?

The Encryption is rated higher. Notebox averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while The Encryption averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Notebox or The Encryption have ads?

Neither Notebox nor The Encryption shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Notebox or The Encryption?

Notebox ships an update every 2 days, and The Encryption monthly. Most recently, Notebox was updated on June 2, 2026 and The Encryption on September 15, 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.*