# Cocon ココン vs Secret Notes

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cocon ココン at none against Secret Notes's 2. Cocon ココン also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). Secret Notes's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 12 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Secret Notes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Cocon ココン asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cocon ココン ships an update every 12 months, Secret Notes every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cocon ココン | Secret Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Size | 183 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UME co. ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1597445047) | [Lukasz Macczak](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475437697) |

## What reviewers say

### Cocon ココン

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cocon/id1643650159)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Secret Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secret-notes-trove/id6771124197)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Secure Notes - Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| SecureNotes Monthly | $9.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cocon ココン free?

Cocon ココン is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Secret Notes free?

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

### Do Cocon ココン or Secret Notes have ads?

Neither Cocon ココン nor Secret Notes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cocon ココン or Secret Notes?

Cocon ココン ships an update every 12 months, and Secret Notes every 2 weeks. Most recently, Cocon ココン was updated on October 27, 2026 and Secret Notes on October 31, 2026.

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