Comparison

PassDirector vs NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes

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

Head to head
About

PassDirector

Securely store and manage all your sensitive personal information, including passwords, financial details, and confidential notes. This app utilizes robust AES-256 encryption to protect your data and offers convenient syncing across devices.

Highlights
  • AES-256 encryption
  • Syncing via Wi-Fi or iCloud
  • Customizable categories and fields
  • Touch ID and Face ID authentication
  • Built-in web browser
  • Encrypted backup file
Features
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PassDirector is an encrypted, password protected database for sensitive personal data: - bank accounts, credit cards - email accounts, web passwords - serial numbers - hardware passwords - phone numbers - any other confidential information PassDirector uses strong, high secure AES-256 encryption. All cryptographic operations are performed using standard, system-provided iOS libraries. Other features: - syncing between the Mac and iPhone PhoneDirector database over the Wi-Fi or iCloud - creating new categories with custom fields - renaming and deleting categories and fields - custom picture for a category and an entry - Touch ID authentication - Face ID authentication - built-in web browser allowing to fill logins and passwords - Safari view controller is an option for displaying web links stored in the PassDirector database - sending emails directly from the PassDirector database - link to the Phone application to call phone numbers from the PassDirector database - link to the Maps application to show address from the PassDirector database - sending the encrypted backup file by email - searching in the database The Mac version of PassDirector: - use the same database on your Mac computer and your iPhone - editing the database on both iPhone and your Mac computer - syncing between the Mac computer and iPhone over the Wi-Fi connection (your iPhone and the computer must be on the same network) - syncing between the Mac computer and iPhone using iCloud

About

NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes

Secure your sensitive information with robust 256-bit AES encryption. This app prioritizes privacy with zero-knowledge, offline-only storage and no cloud integration or analytics. It offers a simple, secure way to keep your notes protected from unauthorized access.

Highlights
  • 256-bit AES encryption
  • Zero-knowledge security
  • Offline-only storage
  • Password strength indicator
  • Dark themed UI
  • No cloud integration
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NoteCrypt combines strong 256-bit AES encryption, and rugged simplicity. NoteCrypt will prevent even the most determined and well-resourced attacker from accessing your notes, even if they physically possess and can unlock your device. NoteCrypt goes to extreme lengths to secure your notes: - Applies 256-bit AES encryption to the full notes database - Uses the PBKDF2 key derivation and stretching function - Does not store your password, making your notes impossible to decrypt without it - Does not have cloud integration or login - Does not use analytics - Uses 'salt' to prevent 'rainbow table' attacks - Foils 'known plaintext' attacks by encrypting big blocks of data including metadata - Erases the in-memory copy of your notes when leaving the app - Prevents notes showing in the app switcher - Does not support Touch ID so as to not compromise on security NoteCrypt also has the following usability features: - Simple, no-nonsense design - Provides an indicator on the strength of your password - Allows you to change your password - Dark themed UI In summary, NoteCrypt works the hardest to secure your notes.

Screenshots

PassDirector4 screens
NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes at 88% against PassDirector's 42%. NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes also leads on price ($2.99 vs $19.99). PassDirector's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 38 months). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

PassDirector costs $19.99 and NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PassDirector ships an update every 5 months, NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes every 38 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PassDirector versus NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPassDirectorNoteCrypt Encrypted Notes
Price$19.99$2.99 — better
Rating—4.8 (56 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.3% of reviews87.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—56 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 38 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMacMediaApp Nursery

Customer experience

PassDirector

Written reviews26 reviews
Positive42.3%
Neutral7.7%
Negative50.0%

NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes

All ratings56 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral1.8%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral4.2%
Negative8.3%

In-app purchases

None

PassDirector

No in-app purchases

None

NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PassDirector free?
PassDirector costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes free?
NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do PassDirector or NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes have ads?
Neither PassDirector nor NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PassDirector or NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes?
PassDirector ships an update every 5 months, and NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes every 38 months. Most recently, PassDirector was updated on September 9, 2026 and NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes on September 22, 2026.

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