# WeNote vs Inspan Encrypted Notepad

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Inspan Encrypted Notepad at none against WeNote's 19. Inspan Encrypted Notepad also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WeNote sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Inspan Encrypted Notepad asks for nothing beyond the download.

WeNote ships an update every 2 weeks, Inspan Encrypted Notepad fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WeNote | Inspan Encrypted Notepad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wenote-notes-notepad-to-do/id1562256136/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 86.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 35 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yan Cheng Cheok](https://appshunter.io/developer/1562256138) | [Nikolay Vorobyev](https://appshunter.io/developer/6803159557) |

## What reviewers say

### WeNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wenote-notes-notepad-to-do/id1562256136)

This app allows you to create colorful notes, to-do lists, and shopping lists. Organize your thoughts with labels, attach media, and set reminders. It offers privacy features like PIN locking and offline functionality.

**Highlights:** Create color notes and to-do lists, Organize with labels and colors, Attach photos and voice recordings, Set customizable reminders, Secure notes with PIN/fingerprint lock, Offline functionality, Calendar with holiday display

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Ad-free | $2.99 | per month |
| WeNote Premium Monthly Deal | $2.99 | per month |
| WeNote Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| WeNote Premium Yearly Deal | $24.99 | per year |
| WeNote Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Recording | $7.99 | one-time |
| Sticky note | $7.99 | one-time |
| Undo redo | $7.99 | one-time |
| PDF | $7.99 | one-time |
| App icon | $7.99 | one-time |
| Select | $7.99 | one-time |
| Draw & write | $7.99 | one-time |
| Color | $7.99 | one-time |
| Label | $7.99 | one-time |
| Theme | $7.99 | one-time |
| Font | $7.99 | one-time |
| Cloud sync | $14.99 | one-time |
| Combo | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ❤️ Loved the app
- 👍 Easy to use and organize
- 🎨 Customizable colors and layouts
- 📆 Helpful calendar and reminders
- 🔒 Ability to lock notes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paid features like dark mode and iCloud sync
- ⚠️ Occasional sync issues between devices
- 🔍 Lack of search functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Repeated prompts for reviews
- Checklist items not updating properly
- Reminders not always triggering

**Requested features**

- Add undo/redo functionality
- Improve calendar integration to show note details
- Provide more font and formatting options
- Allow sharing and collaboration on notes


### Inspan Encrypted Notepad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inspan-encrypted-notepad/id6811930669)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WeNote free?

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

### Is Inspan Encrypted Notepad free?

Inspan Encrypted Notepad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do WeNote or Inspan Encrypted Notepad have ads?

WeNote shows ads; Inspan Encrypted Notepad does not.

### Which is updated more often, WeNote or Inspan Encrypted Notepad?

WeNote ships an update every 2 weeks, and Inspan Encrypted Notepad fortnightly. Most recently, WeNote was updated on October 25, 2026 and Inspan Encrypted Notepad on October 24, 2026.

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