Comparison

Justnote vs Cryptomator

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

Head to head
About

Justnote

This privacy-focused note-taking app uses Web3 technology for end-to-end encryption, ensuring only you can access your notes. It offers a rich text editor and syncs across all your devices. An optional subscription unlocks advanced features and supports the developer.

Highlights
  • End-to-end encryption
  • Cross-device sync
  • Rich text editor
  • Web3 technology integration
  • Account and data control
  • Optional subscription for extra features
Features
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Your privacy-focused note-taking app. Justnote helps you take notes easily anytime on any device. Powered by Stacks technology, all your saved notes are encrypted, and only you can decrypt them and see the content inside. Justnote is a simple note-taking app, yet powerful enough. Our WYSIWYG-rich text editor has features like bold, underline, font color, and background color. You can take notes easily and quickly. Justnote is your quick note-taking app for your to-do lists, reminders, shopping lists, memos, thoughts, etc. Justnote is ubiquitous. You can use Justnote on any of your devices. All your notes are synced across your devices automatically. Powered by Web3 technology from Stacks: • Your account is cryptographically generated; only you, with your Secret Key, can control it. Your account cannot be locked, banned, or deleted by anyone, as your Secret Key is required to access and modify your account. • Everything is encrypted; only you, with your Secret Key, can see the content inside. No one can see the content inside your data, so it cannot be used to create targeted ads. If your data is stolen, no information is leaked. • Your data lives in a data server of your choice; only you, with your Secret Key, can change it. You can manage your data and set permissions directly, as you can host your own data server or choose any data server provider. Bring back control of your account and data one note at a time with Justnote, powered by Web3 technology from Stacks, to ensure your privacy cannot be compromised. Not only that, Justnote doesn't be evil; Justnote can't be. Justnote offers one simple no-tricks subscription plan to support us and unlock all extra features: - Tags - Lock lists & notes - More font sizes - Dark appearance - Custom date format - Section by month - Pin to the top It's our intention to never show advertisements, and we don't rent, sell, or share your information with other companies. Our optional paid subscription is the only way we make money. Please support us and unlock all extra features. Terms of Service: https://justnote.cc/#terms Privacy Policy: https://justnote.cc/#privacy Support: https://justnote.cc/#support

About

Cryptomator

Encrypt your sensitive data stored in cloud services with this easy-to-use tool. Secure your files and folders with a password and access them across all your devices. It offers robust security features and is compatible with major cloud storage providers.

Highlights
  • Create and manage encrypted vaults
  • Password protection with Face ID/Touch ID unlock
  • Compatible with iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, and more
  • Open-source and publicly documented encryption
  • AES 256-bit file content and filename encryption
  • Integrated with the Files app
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The "Full Version" is basically the same as Cryptomator with the in-app purchase "Full Version" unlocked. This app is available for interested parties using Apple School Manager or Apple Business Manager that are unable to buy in-app purchases. Or if you want to gift the app to your friends or family. Happy crypting! --- Take the security of your data into your own hands. Cryptomator encrypts your files before they reach the cloud — so only you hold the key. Not your cloud provider, not us, no one. Most cloud providers encrypt your data only during transmission, or they keep the decryption keys themselves — keys that can be stolen, copied, or misused. With Cryptomator, the key to your data stays in your hands. EASY TO USE Cryptomator is a simple tool for digital self-defense. Protect your cloud data yourself, independently. • Assign a password to a folder — we call it a vault. That's all: no key creation, no registration, no configuration • Unlock vaults with Face ID / Touch ID • Fully integrated into the Files app — browse and open your encrypted files right where you already manage them • Everything you save into a vault is encrypted automatically COMPATIBLE Cryptomator works with the most commonly used cloud storages and is available for all major operating systems. • Compatible with iCloud Drive, Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, SharePoint (incl. Microsoft Teams), pCloud, Box, WebDAV- and S3-based cloud storage services • Create vaults in any location via other File Providers (third-party apps must support this) • Access the same vaults across all your mobile devices and computers SECURE & TRUSTWORTHY You don't have to trust Cryptomator blindly, because it is open source software — everyone can see the code: https://github.com/cryptomator/ios • No backdoors and no expiration date, thanks to open source • File content and filename encryption with AES and 256 bit key length • Vault password secured with scrypt for enhanced brute-force resistance • Independently audited by security researchers; crypto implementation publicly documented If someone looks into the folder in your cloud, they cannot draw any conclusions about your data. AWARD-WINNING Cryptomator received the CeBIT Innovation Award 2016 for Usable Security and Privacy. CRYPTOMATOR COMMUNITY Join the Cryptomator Community and participate in the conversations with other Cryptomator users: • Community: https://community.cryptomator.org • Mastodon: @cryptomator@mastodon.online

Screenshots

Justnote4 screens
Cryptomator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Justnote at Free against Cryptomator's $19.99. Justnote also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). Cryptomator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (3.8 vs 3.4). On ratings volume 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

Justnote is free to download; Cryptomator costs $19.99 up front. Justnote sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Cryptomator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cryptomator holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 5 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Justnote ships an update monthly, Cryptomator every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Justnote versus Cryptomator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJustnoteCryptomator
PriceFree — better$19.99
Rating3.4 (5 ratings)3.8 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings55
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.5 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB119 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSTX APPS COMPANY LIMITEDSkymatic GmbH

Customer experience

Justnote

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Cryptomator

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Justnote

Subscriptions1
  • Supporter14 Days trial$4.991 Year
None

Cryptomator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Justnote free?
Justnote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cryptomator free?
Cryptomator costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Justnote or Cryptomator?
Cryptomator is rated higher. Justnote averages 3.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Cryptomator averages 3.8 from 5 ratings.
Which is updated more often, Justnote or Cryptomator?
Justnote ships an update monthly, and Cryptomator every 2 months. Most recently, Justnote was updated on October 12, 2026 and Cryptomator on October 24, 2026.

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