Comparison

Notesnook vs Password Manager (2FAS Pass)

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
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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

Password Manager (2FAS Pass)

This app securely stores and manages your passwords locally on your device, offering end-to-end encryption and offline access. It seamlessly integrates with browser extensions for easy online use and provides optional cloud synchronization methods.

Highlights
  • Local-first data storage
  • End-to-end encryption
  • Offline password access
  • Browser extension integration
  • Optional iCloud sync
  • Custom WebDAV sync
  • Open-source code
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2FAS Pass is a Local-first Password Manager built for people who want full control over their data. No accounts. Your passwords stay with you. Store and manage your passwords securely on your device and access them when you need them. Everything is protected with world-class end-to-end encryption and works fully offline. Easily connect the mobile app with a desktop browser extension to securely access your passwords while browsing the Internet. Fast, seamless and encrypted. You decide how your data is synchronized and backed up. Choose the method you trust and keep full control over your passwords. Local-first password manager: • No accounts required • End-to-end encryption (E2EE) • Works offline • Secure connection with Browser Extension • Optional iCloud synchronization (E2EE) • Custom WebDAV synchronization • Security Tiers for extra protection • Open-source code available on GitHub Take password security and privacy to the next level without giving up control. If you have any questions, talk with us on our Discord server: https://2fas.com/discord/ Learn more about 2FAS: • GitHub: https://github.com/twofas • Website: https://2fas.com • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@2FAS

Screenshots

Notesnook4 screens
Password Manager (2FAS Pass)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Notesnook at 653 against Password Manager (2FAS Pass)'s 22. Notesnook also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.4). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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 Password Manager (2FAS Pass) sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. 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 — 4.7 for Notesnook against 4.6 for Password Manager (2FAS Pass). That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notesnook has 653 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Notesnook's written reviews are positive against 81% of Password Manager (2FAS Pass)'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Notesnook ships an update weekly, Password Manager (2FAS Pass) every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Notesnook versus Password Manager (2FAS Pass): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotesnookPassword Manager (2FAS Pass)
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (653 ratings) — better4.6 (22 ratings)
Positive reviews78.2% of reviews81.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings653 — better22
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.4
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStreetwriters LLCTwo Factor Authentication Service Inc.

Customer experience

Notesnook

All ratings653 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral2.5%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews386 reviews
Positive78.2%
Neutral6.7%
Negative15.0%

Password Manager (2FAS Pass)

All ratings22 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive81.5%
Neutral3.7%
Negative14.8%

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

Password Manager (2FAS Pass)

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
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  • 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
1 purchases

Password Manager (2FAS Pass)

Subscriptions1
  • 2FAS Pass Unlimited$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Notesnook free?
Notesnook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Password Manager (2FAS Pass) free?
Password Manager (2FAS Pass) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Notesnook or Password Manager (2FAS Pass)?
Notesnook is rated higher. Notesnook averages 4.7 out of 5 from 653 ratings, while Password Manager (2FAS Pass) averages 4.6 from 22 ratings.
Do Notesnook or Password Manager (2FAS Pass) have ads?
Neither Notesnook nor Password Manager (2FAS Pass) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Notesnook or Password Manager (2FAS Pass)?
Notesnook ships an update weekly, and Password Manager (2FAS Pass) every 2 weeks. Most recently, Notesnook was updated on September 26, 2026 and Password Manager (2FAS Pass) on September 25, 2026.

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