Comparison

Notesnook vs Cryptomator

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

Head to head
About

Notesnook

This open-source app offers secure, encrypted note-taking and organization across all your devices. It features a robust editor, to-do lists, and a private journal with advanced security to protect your personal information.

Highlights
  • Military-grade encryption
  • Cross-platform synchronization
  • To-do lists and task management
  • Private journal with media support
  • Rich text and Markdown editor
  • Notebook organization
  • App lock with fingerprint support
Features
Read full description

Your notes are yours. Notesnook encrypts every one of them on your device before it ever reaches the cloud — so no one can read them. Not advertisers, not us. UNLIMITED NOTES. EVERY DEVICE. FREE. Most note apps cap the free plan until it hurts. Others stop after a few dozen notes. Notesnook never limits how much you write or how many devices you sync. A REAL EDITOR Headings, tables, code blocks, maths, outlines, Markdown and full-quality images. Notes that hold up whether you are writing a shopping list or a thesis chapter. ORGANISED AT ANY SIZE Nested notebooks, tags, colours, pinned and favourite notes, and search that stays instant at 10,000 notes. Link notes to each other and build your own private wiki. PRIVACY YOU CAN CHECK YOURSELF • End-to-end encryption is always on — you cannot switch it off, so you cannot forget • Encrypted on your device, in transit and at rest, using XChaCha20-Poly1305 and Argon2 • Even your notebook and tag names are encrypted • 100% open source under AGPLv3 — read every line, or run your own sync server • Recommended by Privacy Guides IMPORT YOUR OLD NOTES Bring your notes, notebooks and tags with you. Import from your previous notes app, plus plain Markdown and HTML files. EVERYWHERE YOU WRITE iPhone, iPad, Mac and the web. Sync is instant, and encrypted the whole way. ALSO INSIDE • Web clipper — save any article, ad-free and offline • Reminders across all your devices • Note version history, so nothing is ever really lost • Publish a note to a shareable link • Dark mode and custom themes FREE FOREVER Unlimited notes, unlimited devices, 50 notebooks, 50 tags and full end-to-end encryption. No ads. No trial countdown. PAID PLANS Add task lists, callouts, recurring reminders, more storage, and — on Pro — app lock, an encrypted vault and full-quality images. From $19.99 a year. Questions or feedback: support@streetwriters.co Privacy policy: https://notesnook.com/privacy Terms: https://notesnook.com/terms

About

Cryptomator

Encrypt your sensitive data stored in cloud services with this open-source tool. It allows you to create secure vaults with passwords, accessible only by you, and integrates seamlessly with your device's file system. Protect your privacy and ensure your data remains confidential.

Highlights
  • Cloud data encryption
  • Password-protected vaults
  • Face ID/Touch ID unlock
  • Files app integration
  • Compatible with major cloud services
  • Open-source software
Features
Read full description

Take the security of your data into your own hands. Cryptomator encrypts your files before they reach the cloud — so only you hold the key. Not your cloud provider, not us, no one. Most cloud providers encrypt your data only during transmission, or they keep the decryption keys themselves — keys that can be stolen, copied, or misused. With Cryptomator, the key to your data stays in your hands. EASY TO USE Cryptomator is a simple tool for digital self-defense. Protect your cloud data yourself, independently. • Assign a password to a folder — we call it a vault. That's all: no key creation, no registration, no configuration • Unlock vaults with Face ID / Touch ID • Fully integrated into the Files app — browse and open your encrypted files right where you already manage them • Everything you save into a vault is encrypted automatically COMPATIBLE Cryptomator works with the most commonly used cloud storages and is available for all major operating systems. • Compatible with iCloud Drive, Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, SharePoint (incl. Microsoft Teams), pCloud, Box, WebDAV- and S3-based cloud storage services • Create vaults in any location via other File Providers (third-party apps must support this) • Access the same vaults across all your mobile devices and computers SECURE & TRUSTWORTHY You don't have to trust Cryptomator blindly, because it is open source software — everyone can see the code: https://github.com/cryptomator/ios • No backdoors and no expiration date, thanks to open source • File content and filename encryption with AES and 256 bit key length • Vault password secured with scrypt for enhanced brute-force resistance • Independently audited by security researchers; crypto implementation publicly documented If someone looks into the folder in your cloud, they cannot draw any conclusions about your data. AWARD-WINNING Cryptomator received the CeBIT Innovation Award 2016 for Usable Security and Privacy. CRYPTOMATOR COMMUNITY Join the Cryptomator Community and participate in the conversations with other Cryptomator users: • Community: https://community.cryptomator.org • Mastodon: @cryptomator@mastodon.online --- Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Notesnook4 screens
Cryptomator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Notesnook at 4.7 against Cryptomator's 4.4. Notesnook also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 63%) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. Notesnook sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Cryptomator sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Notesnook holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 672 and 426 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Notesnook's written reviews are positive against 63% of Cryptomator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Notesnook ships an update every 8 days, Cryptomator every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Notesnook versus Cryptomator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotesnookCryptomator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (672 ratings) — better4.4 (426 ratings)
Positive reviews78.8% of reviews — better62.9% of reviews
Number of ratings672 — better426
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB95 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStreetwriters LLCSkymatic GmbH

Customer experience

Notesnook

All ratings672 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral2.4%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews401 reviews
Positive78.8%
Neutral6.5%
Negative14.7%

Cryptomator

All ratings426 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral3.1%
Negative13.6%
Written reviews291 reviews
Positive62.9%
Neutral9.3%
Negative27.8%

User reviews

Notesnook

From 672 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 🔒 Secure and private
  • 👍 Clean and intuitive UI
  • 👍 Cross-platform compatibility
  • 👍 Generous free tier

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Sync and login issues
  • 🐛 Buggy and crashes
  • 💰 Expensive premium tier
  • 🔒 Lack of free encryption features

Cryptomator

From 426 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Seamless integration with Files app
  • 🔒 Robust encryption and security
  • 👍 Easy to use and navigate
  • 🚀 Convenient cloud storage access
  • 💡 Useful for privacy-conscious users

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional sync and upload issues
  • 🐛 Compatibility problems with some cloud services
  • 🐛 Unreliable file access and management
  • 🔋 High battery consumption reported

Bugs and requests

Notesnook

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on launch on older iOS devices
  • Sync issues leading to data loss
  • Unreliable login and verification process

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved search functionality
  • Reminders and calendar integration
  • Handwriting and drawing support
  • Multilingual support
  • Improved table and spreadsheet features

Cryptomator

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Vault password change issues
  • Files disappearing or becoming inaccessible
  • Freezing and crashes on certain devices
  • Compatibility problems with latest iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Automatic vault locking option
  • Improved search and file management functionality
  • Support for more cloud storage providers
  • Offline file access and editing

In-app purchases

17 purchases

Notesnook

Subscriptions17
  • Notesnook Pro$0.991 Month
  • Notesnook Essential Plan7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Notesnook Pro$2.491 Month
Show 14 more
  • Notesnook Pro Plan7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Notesnook Pro3 variants$4.491 Month
  • Notesnook Pro1 Month trial$4.491 Month
  • Notesnook Pro Plan7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Notesnook Believer Plan7 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Notesnook Pro$9.991 Year
  • Notesnook Essential Plan14 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Notesnook Pro$24.991 Year
  • Notesnook Pro Plan14 Days trial$29.901 Year
  • Notesnook Pro Yearly$49.991 Year
  • Notesnook Pro2 variants$49.991 Year
  • Notesnook Pro1 Year trial$49.991 Year
  • Notesnook Pro Plan14 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Notesnook Believer Plan14 Days trial$89.991 Year
5 purchases

Cryptomator

Subscriptions1
  • Full Version$9.991 Year
One-time4
  • 30-Day TrialFree
  • Free UpgradeFree
  • Paid Upgrade$2.99
Show 1 more
  • Full Version$19.99

Questions

Is Notesnook free?
Notesnook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cryptomator free?
Cryptomator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Notesnook or Cryptomator?
Notesnook is rated higher. Notesnook averages 4.7 out of 5 from 672 ratings, while Cryptomator averages 4.4 from 426 ratings.
Do Notesnook or Cryptomator have ads?
Neither Notesnook nor Cryptomator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Notesnook or Cryptomator?
Notesnook ships an update every 8 days, and Cryptomator every 3 weeks. Most recently, Notesnook was updated on October 16, 2026 and Cryptomator on October 15, 2026.

Other comparisons