# Simpleum Safe Encryption vs SNote

The clearest difference is rating: SNote at 4.3 against Simpleum Safe Encryption's 3.8. SNote also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). Simpleum Safe Encryption's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (20% vs 0%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simpleum Safe Encryption sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and SNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SNote holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 8 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 20% of Simpleum Safe Encryption's written reviews are positive against 0% of SNote's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Simpleum Safe Encryption ships an update every 2 weeks, SNote every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simpleum Safe Encryption | SNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simpleum-safe-encryption/id1547804304/reviews) | **[4.3 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snote-encrypted-notes-files/id6443992816/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **20.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 178 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Simpleum Media GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1081798041) | [INCOG, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651252686) |

## What reviewers say

### Simpleum Safe Encryption

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simpleum-safe-encryption/id1547804304)

Securely store and organize your sensitive documents, photos, and videos with bank-grade encryption. Access your data locally without an internet connection and sync across devices. Offers a free download with in-app purchase options for full functionality.

**Highlights:** AES-256 encryption, Local data storage, Encrypted viewing and editing, Document archiving and organization, Encrypted photo and video capture, Text file creation and editing, Document scanning

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Annualy | $6.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $6.99 | per year |
| Annual Family Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| One time purchase | $22.99 | one-time |


### SNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snote-encrypted-notes-files/id6443992816)

A privacy-focused workspace for secure note-taking, file storage, and task management. It offers end-to-end encryption for all data and allows private collaboration on projects and shared files.

**Highlights:** End-to-end encrypted notes and files, Private team collaboration, Task and project management, Customizable data tables, Secure file storage

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $96.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simpleum Safe Encryption free?

Simpleum Safe Encryption is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SNote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Simpleum Safe Encryption or SNote?

SNote is rated higher. Simpleum Safe Encryption averages 3.8 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while SNote averages 4.3 from 8 ratings.

### Do Simpleum Safe Encryption or SNote have ads?

SNote shows ads; Simpleum Safe Encryption does not.

### Which is updated more often, Simpleum Safe Encryption or SNote?

Simpleum Safe Encryption ships an update every 2 weeks, and SNote every 3 weeks. Most recently, Simpleum Safe Encryption was updated on September 23, 2026 and SNote on October 2, 2026.

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