Comparison

Simpleum Safe Encryption vs NoteFolder

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

Head to head
About

Simpleum Safe Encryption

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
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SimpleumSafe – Simple. Secure. Encrypted. Your data is valuable. With SimpleumSafe, it stays protected like a digital safe – and neatly archived. Protected by AES-256 encryption and developed in Germany. Important documents like taxes, insurance, and contracts are secure and quick to find. Protection does not stop at storage: content stays encrypted even when viewing or editing. You stay in control: no separate registration, no server login. Data is stored locally on your device and access remains possible even without internet. Your Benefits on iPhone and iPad • Capture encrypted photos and videos directly • Import files from your photo library, camera, or other apps • Document archive – store important documents neatly and find them quickly • Securely organize with tags, favorites, and a search function • Full-screen image viewer and slideshows • Create, edit, and comment on text files • Scan documents with your camera – instantly saved encrypted • Accessible via the Files app • Encrypted full-text search Security without compromise • AES-256 encryption – bank-grade protection • Continuous protection – content stays encrypted even when viewing or editing • Files remain encrypted even in iCloud backups • Face ID and Touch ID for quick access • Background protection and recovery password Synchronized and available anywhere • Sync safes between iPhone, iPad, and Mac • Optionally via iCloud or wirelessly – even without an internet connection Perfect for • For private individuals who want to securely archive important documents – taxes, insurance, contracts • For people who want to keep personal memories private – photos, videos, diaries • For professionals and self-employed who must store confidential data in compliance with GDPR Flexible subscription and one-time purchase options: SimpleumSafe offers both monthly and annual subscription plans tailored to your needs: • Monthly subscription • Annual subscription with a 7-day free trial to get you started. • One-time purchase Free to download. Purchase in the app. Your subscription includes continuous updates and improvements to ensure your data remains protected against evolving digital threats. A one-time purchase option is also available for those who prefer. INVEST IN SECURE ORGANIZATION FOR YOUR DOCUMENTS Download SimpleumSafe and begin your journey to comprehensive digital security on your iPhone and iPad. Further details about our terms and conditions and privacy policy: • Terms of Use: https://simpleum.com/en/safe/simpleumsafe-terms-of-use/ • Privacy Policy: https://simpleum.com/en/about-us/privacy-policy/ Secure your digital world with SimpleumSafe – the secure encryption solution and your document archive for iPhone and iPad.

About

NoteFolder

This app streamlines note-taking by automatically managing a designated folder for your notes. It offers incremental search and supports cloud syncing through services like iCloud and Dropbox. An App Intent is also available for Siri and Shortcuts integration.

Highlights
  • Auto-safe incremental search
  • Cloud sync (iCloud, Dropbox)
  • Siri and Shortcuts integration
  • Note folder management
  • Companion for Notational Velocity/nvAlt
Features
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One operation to find and/or create notes. NoteFolder automatically manages your designated note folder with auto-safe, incremental search. If you need sync, just select a folder in iCloud, Dropbox, etc. The perfect companion for Notational Velocity, nvAlt or similar systems. NoteFolder offfer an App Intent for Siri, Shortcuts, etc.

Screenshots

Simpleum Safe Encryption4 screens
NoteFolder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NoteFolder at 100% against Simpleum Safe Encryption's 20%. NoteFolder also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). Simpleum Safe Encryption's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99) and ratings volume (13 vs 1). On update cadence, ads and device support 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

Simpleum Safe Encryption is free to download; NoteFolder costs $2.99 up front. Simpleum Safe Encryption sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. NoteFolder asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NoteFolder holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simpleum Safe Encryption has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Simpleum Safe Encryption's written reviews are positive against 100% of NoteFolder's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simpleum Safe Encryption ships an update every 2 weeks, NoteFolder weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Simpleum Safe Encryption versus NoteFolder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimpleum Safe EncryptionNoteFolder
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating3.8 (13 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size178 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimpleum Media GmbHZozi Apps

Customer experience

Simpleum Safe Encryption

All ratings13 ratings
Positive69.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.8%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative60.0%

NoteFolder

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Simpleum Safe Encryption

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Subscription2 variants$0.991 Month
  • Annualy1 Year trial$6.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$6.991 Year
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  • Annual Family Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • One time purchase$22.99
None

NoteFolder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simpleum Safe Encryption free?
Simpleum Safe Encryption is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NoteFolder free?
NoteFolder costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Simpleum Safe Encryption or NoteFolder?
NoteFolder is rated higher. Simpleum Safe Encryption averages 3.8 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while NoteFolder averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Simpleum Safe Encryption or NoteFolder have ads?
Neither Simpleum Safe Encryption nor NoteFolder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simpleum Safe Encryption or NoteFolder?
Simpleum Safe Encryption ships an update every 2 weeks, and NoteFolder weekly. Most recently, Simpleum Safe Encryption was updated on September 23, 2026 and NoteFolder on September 10, 2026.

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