# Safety Note+ Pro vs Pastor

Safety Note+ Pro and Pastor both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 77% of Safety Note+ Pro's written reviews are positive against 31% of Pastor's. Safety Note+ Pro also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (739 vs 3). Pastor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and chart position (#198 vs unranked). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Safety Note+ Pro costs $3.99 and Pastor $1.99 up front. Safety Note+ Pro sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Pastor asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Safety Note+ Pro against 4.7 for Pastor. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Safety Note+ Pro has 739 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Safety Note+ Pro's written reviews are positive against 31% of Pastor's.

Safety Note+ Pro ships an update fortnightly, Pastor every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Safety Note+ Pro | Pastor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (739 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safety-note-plus-pro-locked-notes/id460661291/reviews)** | [4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pastor/id547894536/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **739** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **77.0% of reviews** | 30.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#198** |
| Size | 79 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eightythree Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/431033047) | [Markus Mehlau](https://appshunter.io/developer/1783144554) |

## What reviewers say

### Safety Note+ Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safety-note-plus-pro-locked-notes/id460661291)

Secure your private notes with advanced protection. This app offers passcode and biometric locks, intruder reports, and folder-specific security. Organize, back up, and share your sensitive information with peace of mind.

**Highlights:** Advanced security system, Passcode and biometric protection, Intruder report, Decoy password, Folder-specific locking, Note organization and backup

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iCloud Sync Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Cloud Backup Monthly | $1.49 | per month |
| iCloud Sync Yearly | $6.99 | per year |
| Cloud Backup Yearly | $8.99 | per year |
| Reset Password | $1.99 | one-time |
| iCloud Sync Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔒 Secure password storage
- 🚀 Convenient organization
- 💡 Useful for storing sensitive information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔒 Password reset issues
- 💰 Subscription model concerns
- 🔍 Lack of search functionality
- 📝 Limited formatting options

**Reported bugs**

- Notes not saving properly
- Password not recognized after updates
- App freezing or crashing on startup
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Cloud sync and backup options
- Customizable themes and layouts
- Improved cursor and text selection controls
- Folder-level password protection
- Keyword search


### Pastor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pastor/id547894536)

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

Securely store and manage your personal information with a digital wallet. Your data is protected by advanced encryption and biometric authentication. Requires a device passcode for enhanced security.

**Highlights:** Digital wallet for personal information, 256-bit AES encryption, Face ID support, Touch ID support, Secure data storage

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Safety Note+ Pro free?

Safety Note+ Pro costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Pastor free?

Pastor costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Safety Note+ Pro or Pastor?

Safety Note+ Pro is rated higher. Safety Note+ Pro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 739 ratings, while Pastor averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Safety Note+ Pro or Pastor have ads?

Neither Safety Note+ Pro nor Pastor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Safety Note+ Pro or Pastor?

Safety Note+ Pro ships an update fortnightly, and Pastor every 8 months. Most recently, Safety Note+ Pro was updated on September 28, 2026 and Pastor on September 21, 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.*