# Notesnook vs Password Manager (2FAS Pass)

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notesnook | Password Manager (2FAS Pass) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (653 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notesnook-private-notepad/id1544027013/reviews)** | [4.6 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/password-manager-2fas-pass/id6504464955/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **653** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | 78.2% of reviews | **81.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 89 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Streetwriters LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536533660) | [Two Factor Authentication Service Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1217793793) |

## What reviewers say

### Notesnook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notesnook-private-notepad/id1544027013)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Notesnook Pro | $0.99 | per month |
| Notesnook Essential Plan | $1.99 | per month |
| Notesnook Pro | $2.49 | per month |
| Notesnook Pro Plan | $2.99 | per month |
| Notesnook Pro | $4.49 | per month |
| Notesnook Pro | $4.49 | per month |
| Notesnook Pro Plan | $6.99 | per month |
| Notesnook Believer Plan | $8.99 | per month |
| Notesnook Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Notesnook Essential Plan | $19.99 | per year |
| Notesnook Pro | $24.99 | per year |
| Notesnook Pro Plan | $29.90 | per year |
| Notesnook Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Notesnook Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| Notesnook Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| Notesnook Pro Plan | $69.99 | per year |
| Notesnook Believer Plan | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Improved search functionality
- Reminders and calendar integration
- Handwriting and drawing support
- Multilingual support
- Improved table and spreadsheet features


### Password Manager (2FAS Pass)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/password-manager-2fas-pass/id6504464955)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2FAS Pass Unlimited | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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