Comparison

Nested Folder Notes vs IsiSafe

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

Head to head
About

Nested Folder Notes

Organize your thoughts and ideas with unlimited folders and subfolders. Create text notes, checklists, or add images. This ad-free app offers flexible date management and a powerful search function for easy retrieval.

Highlights
  • Unlimited subfolders
  • Text notes
  • Checklists
  • Image attachments
  • Customizable folder icons and colors
  • Full-text search
  • Offline access
Features
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Organize your notes and sort them into any number of folders and subfolders. Create checklists or add your own pictures. With the notes app Folino, you have all your notes under control. Sorting by creation date: Notes can now be sorted not only by the modification date, but also by the creation date. Customizable date display: Choose whether you want to display the creation date or the modification date in your notes. These new features make the app ideal for use as a diary or journal - and some users are already using it for exactly that! They were very happy about the update because it makes capturing and browsing through memories even easier. Try it out and enjoy even more flexible and clearer note management! What else can the app do? - without advertising - Made in Germany - Made for YOU Text Notes Create as many text notes as you want. Pictures Add your own pictures to your notes. (in-app purchase as one-time payment) Checklists Create checklists and tick off completed entries or rearrange them as you wish. Folder Create your own note structure. You can create as many folders and sub-folders as you want. The number is not limited. Icons and color selection for folders There are many different symbols to choose from for the folders. You can also customize the color. (in-app purchase as one-time payment) Search function A quick full-text search enables you to find all notes, checklists and folders. Pin it You can pin very important things so that they are always at the top of the list. Favorites A separate favorites list for notes and folders enables quick access to marked notes. History With a separate list for the most recently edited notes, you can quickly pick up where you left off. Move Notes can be moved to other folders quickly and easily. Recycle bin Deleted notes are kept in the recycle bin and can be restored if desired. Offline The app can be used offline without an internet connection. Backup A manual file backup allows you to export and import your notes. Dark Mode The app supports the dark mode of your smartphone (dark theme). Add lock Folders and notes, as well as the entire app, can be locked with a PIN. Ad-free The app is and will be ad-free. Promised! For support, you are welcome to purchase one of the additional functions via in-app purchase.

About

IsiSafe

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IsiSafe is your private vault for everything that truly needs protection: passwords, logins, bank and account data, confidential notes, and more. Neatly organized, lightning-fast to find – and secured through modern on-device encryption. Why IsiSafe? • Instantly clear: Bank, login, or note – all in tidy type blocks. • Custom organization: Name sections freely and sort them via drag & drop. • Work fast: Double-tap to edit, swipe to favorite or delete. • Secure unlock: Optional Face ID / Touch ID. • Local encryption: Exports can be end-to-end encrypted if desired. • Offline & private: No account required, no cloud dependency. Highlights • Smart lists: “All” and “Favorites” automatically sorted by type (Bank → Login → Note). • Custom sections: Name areas freely (e.g. “Insurance”, “Family”, “Work”) and sort manually. • Quick copy: One tap copies values (with IBAN/phone format clean-up). • Pro mode: For power users – delete without confirmation if enabled. • Export/Import: Secure backups as JSON; optionally encrypted (.json.enc). • Share/Print: Export selected entries as plain text – ideal for emergency folders. • No subscription: One-time purchase, lifetime use. Security & Privacy • All sensitive data is stored locally. • Optional biometric lock (Face ID / Touch ID). • Exports can be strongly encrypted (AES-GCM). • No hidden telemetry – you stay in control. Pricing • 10-day free trial. • Then full version via one-time in-app purchase. • Purchases can be restored anytime. Support Questions or feedback? Open the user manual in-app under Settings → Help.

Screenshots

Nested Folder Notes4 screens
IsiSafe3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Nested Folder Notes at Free against IsiSafe's $1.99. IsiSafe's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Nested Folder Notes is free to download; IsiSafe costs $1.99 up front. Nested Folder Notes sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. IsiSafe asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nested Folder Notes ships an update fortnightly, IsiSafe every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Nested Folder Notes versus IsiSafe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNested Folder NotesIsiSafe
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating5.0 (13 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTobias SchiekKlaus Gutsch

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Nested Folder Notes

One-time7
  • Style AddOn$0.99
  • Donation$0.99
  • Images AddOn$1.99
Show 4 more
  • Donation$1.99
  • Donation$2.99
  • Donation$3.99
  • Premium$6.99
None

IsiSafe

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nested Folder Notes free?
Nested Folder Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IsiSafe free?
IsiSafe costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Nested Folder Notes or IsiSafe have ads?
Neither Nested Folder Notes nor IsiSafe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nested Folder Notes or IsiSafe?
Nested Folder Notes ships an update fortnightly, and IsiSafe every 4 days. Most recently, Nested Folder Notes was updated on October 13, 2026 and IsiSafe on September 20, 2026.

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