# MemoCal Plus vs Secure Files

The clearest difference is monetization model: MemoCal Plus at free against Secure Files's paid. MemoCal Plus also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Secure Files's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

MemoCal Plus costs $3.99 and Secure Files $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for MemoCal Plus against 4.2 for Secure Files. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 23 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of MemoCal Plus's written reviews are positive against 69% of Secure Files's.

MemoCal Plus ships an update every 4 months, Secure Files every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MemoCal Plus | Secure Files |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | $3.99 |
| Rating | **[4.3 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memocal-plus/id450484609/reviews)** | [4.2 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-files-personal-vault/id1399630371/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 23 | 23 |
| Positive reviews | 66.4% of reviews | **68.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 12 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [株式会社HARISH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1892662582) | [Igor Fedotov](https://appshunter.io/developer/662070286) |

## What reviewers say

### MemoCal Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memocal-plus/id450484609)

This calendar app allows you to add handwritten notes, photos, and text directly to your schedule. Customize backgrounds, use various pen colors and icons, and even take photos within the app for diaries. It supports multiple languages and offers an undo function for edits.

**Highlights:** Handwritten memos, Photo integration, Text input with tags, Customizable backgrounds, Multiple pen colors and icons, Undo function

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Secure Files

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-files-personal-vault/id1399630371)

Securely store and encrypt your sensitive files with password-protected folders. Your data is encrypted locally, ensuring privacy even if your device is lost or compromised. No cloud backup means ultimate control, but remember your passwords!

**Highlights:** Password-protected file encryption, Nested protected folders, PIN protection for app access, Local storage, no cloud backup, Unlimited folders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MemoCal Plus free?

MemoCal Plus costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Secure Files free?

Secure Files costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MemoCal Plus or Secure Files?

MemoCal Plus is rated higher. MemoCal Plus averages 4.3 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Secure Files averages 4.2 from 23 ratings.

### Do MemoCal Plus or Secure Files have ads?

Neither MemoCal Plus nor Secure Files shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MemoCal Plus or Secure Files?

MemoCal Plus ships an update every 4 months, and Secure Files every 5 weeks. Most recently, MemoCal Plus was updated on November 10, 2026 and Secure Files on November 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*