Comparison

Notesnook vs Tuta Calendar

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

Tuta Calendar

This secure calendar app offers end-to-end encryption to protect your events and reminders. It features a user-friendly interface, cross-device syncing, and smart reminders, with a free plan and optional premium upgrades.

Highlights
  • Quantum-safe end-to-end encryption
  • Zero tracking and zero-knowledge architecture
  • Secure event sharing
  • Cross-device syncing
  • Multiple calendar views
  • Smart event reminders
  • Offline access
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PROTECT YOUR PRIVACY WITH TUTA CALENDAR – FREE, SECURE & ENCRYPTED PLANNER Take control of your schedule with Tuta Calendar, the world’s most secure calendar app, trusted by privacy-conscious users worldwide. With quantum-safe encryption, your events, reminders, and schedules stay private. Fast, open source, and free: Tuta Calendar is built with the highest security standards. Plus, it’s perfectly integrated with the Tuta Mail app. WHY CHOOSE TUTA CALENDAR? Stay Secure • Quantum-Safe Encryption: Your entire schedule, including event details and reminders, is fully end-to-end encrypted – only you can access it. • Zero Tracking: No ads, no profiling, no data sharing. Your calendars are yours. • Zero-Knowledge Architecture: We can’t see your events, meeting times, or attendees. Your schedule is invisible to us. • Secure Event Sharing: Share events securely with Tuta users or external calendars via password-protected invites. • GDPR-Compliant & Hosted in Germany: Protected by strict European privacy laws. Boost Your Productivity • Sync Across Devices: Your events instantly update on mobile, web, and desktop. • Recurring Events: Schedule daily, weekly, monthly, yearly, or custom repeating events. • Multiple Calendar Views: Easily switch between agenda, daily, 3-day, weekly, or monthly views. • External Calendar Sync: Subscribe to external calendars – updates happen automatically. • Unlimited Calendar Management (paid feature): Manage multiple calendars and toggle visibility effortlessly. • Offline Access: View and manage your schedule even without an internet connection. Simple & Intuitive • User-Friendly Interface: Modern, clean design with light and dark modes. • Quick Navigation: Create, edit, or delete events in just a few taps. • Smart Event Reminders: Get encrypted notifications to ensure you never miss an appointment. • Email Integration: Link calendar events directly to your Tuta Mail account for seamless scheduling. PRICING Tuta offers a free plan for everyone, plus premium plans with extra features, available monthly or yearly. Every subscription includes Tuta Mail and Tuta Calendar, seamlessly syncing across all your devices. • Free – Secure, encrypted email and calendar at no cost. • Revolutionary – 20 GB, unlimited calendars, calendar invites and sharing, custom domains, and more. • Legend – 500 GB, unlimited calendars, calendar invites and sharing, 30 email addresses, and advanced features. No matter which plan you choose, your communication remains end-to-end encrypted, private, and completely free from tracking. BONUS: GET TUTA MAIL WITH THE SAME ACCOUNT Your Tuta account gives you access to Tuta Mail, the encrypted email service with the same quantum-safe security as your calendar. One account, two essential privacy tools – completely free. WHO IS BEHIND TUTA? Freedom fighters committed to protecting freedom of speech and your right to privacy! • Developed & Hosted in Germany: Adheres to strict GDPR data protection laws. • Private by Design: We can’t access your data – secure password reset ensures your privacy. • End-to-End Encrypted from the Ground Up: Every event, contact, and reminder is encrypted by default. TRUSTED BY SECURITY EXPERTS "Tuta provides an exceptional level of security and privacy... If security is your priority, there’s not much better than Tuta." — TechRadar "Since Tuta is open source and has amazing products in development, I moved my email there." — Journalist Dan Arel "Tuta’s email security is unmatched. Its mobile apps are fast and user-friendly, with fair pricing and a free option." — CyberSynchs JOIN MILLIONS WHO TRUST TUTA Protect Your Schedule: Download Tuta Calendar today and join millions who trust us for secure, encrypted time management. Website: https://tuta.com Open Source Code: https://github.com/tutao/tutanota Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

Notesnook4 screens
Tuta Calendar4 screens

Verdict

The call

Notesnook and Tuta Calendar both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 79% of Notesnook's written reviews are positive against 57% of Tuta Calendar's. Notesnook also leads on ratings volume (684 vs 164). On price, rating, update cadence 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 Tuta Calendar sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. 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 Tuta Calendar. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 684 and 164 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Notesnook's written reviews are positive against 57% of Tuta Calendar's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Notesnook ships an update every 8 days, Tuta Calendar weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Notesnook versus Tuta Calendar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotesnookTuta Calendar
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (684 ratings) — better4.6 (164 ratings)
Positive reviews78.9% of reviews — better56.7% of reviews
Number of ratings684 — better164
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStreetwriters LLCTutao GmbH

Customer experience

Notesnook

All ratings681 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral2.3%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews402 reviews
Positive78.9%
Neutral6.5%
Negative14.7%

Tuta Calendar

All ratings162 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral3.1%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews67 reviews
Positive56.7%
Neutral13.4%
Negative29.9%

User reviews

Notesnook

From 684 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

Tuta Calendar

From 164 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🔒 Privacy and security focused
  • 👍 Streamlined and minimalist design
  • 🔄 Calendar subscriptions work well
  • ✨ Good color schemes and views
  • ✅ Private alternative to big tech

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • ⚠️ Requires account/login
  • 📅 Widget not working/limited
  • ❌ No watch app support
  • ⏳ Slow loading/reloading events

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

Tuta Calendar

Reported bugs

19 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Widget is not working or is blank
  • Calendar events not saving or changes not saving
  • App logs out automatically and shows invalid credentials
  • Double reminders for appointments
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  • Lost important information/data
  • Calendar subscriptions duplicate entries
  • Cannot delete calendars or calendar subscriptions
  • Cryptic error messages
  • App constantly crashing on opening
  • Login issues
  • FaceID login not working for free accounts
  • Account creation issues (clock puzzle)
  • Search function doesn't work on app
  • Events from calendar subscriptions not syncing
  • App ignores OS font size settings
  • Issues with recurring events being duplicated
  • Calendar entries not visible without connection
  • Events reload every time the app opens

Requested features

31 requests
  • App for the Watch
  • Icon shows current date
  • Ability to see holidays marked
  • Import from Apple calendar
  • Adjustable app opening view (e.g., month view)
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  • Default appointment length setting
  • Color code appointments on the same calendar
  • Widget that shows more than one day
  • Widget that shows entire month
  • Ability to see monthly and agenda view simultaneously
  • Option to zoom/pinch time intervals
  • Move event blocks by dragging
  • Custom settings for specific days of the week
  • Week numbers displayed
  • Full-featured calendar
  • Option to open locations in other map apps
  • More customizability in UI
  • Better readability for low vision users
  • Adjustable text size respecting OS settings
  • More compact week view
  • Display more event details in month view
  • Quick access to distant calendar days
  • Emojis in events
  • Family planner in free tier
  • On-device notes/non-login option
  • Support for holidays by country/region
  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard
  • Ability to expand week view to include more than 8 hours
  • Sync with other calendar apps
  • More robust search functionality on mobile app

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
4 purchases

Tuta Calendar

Subscriptions4
  • Revolutionary (Monthly)$3.991 Month
  • Legend (Monthly)$9.991 Month
  • Revolutionary (Yearly)$39.991 Year
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  • Legend (Yearly)$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Notesnook free?
Notesnook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tuta Calendar free?
Tuta Calendar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Notesnook or Tuta Calendar?
Notesnook is rated higher. Notesnook averages 4.7 out of 5 from 684 ratings, while Tuta Calendar averages 4.6 from 164 ratings.
Do Notesnook or Tuta Calendar have ads?
Neither Notesnook nor Tuta Calendar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Notesnook or Tuta Calendar?
Notesnook ships an update every 8 days, and Tuta Calendar weekly. Most recently, Notesnook was updated on October 25, 2026 and Tuta Calendar on October 24, 2026.

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