# Safety Note+ vs Secure Notes

The clearest difference is rating: Safety Note+ at 4.8 against Secure Notes's 4.6. Safety Note+ also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 65%). Secure Notes's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Safety Note+ sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Secure Notes sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Safety Note+ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 655 and 719 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Safety Note+'s written reviews are positive against 65% of Secure Notes's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Safety Note+ | Secure Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (655 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safety-note-plus-private-notes/id466319775/reviews)** | [4.6 (719 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-notes-secret-and-lock/id1469517353/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 655 | **719** |
| Positive reviews | **75.8% of reviews** | 65.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 79 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eightythree Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/431033047) | [PixelPort LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1355467938) |

## What reviewers say

### Safety Note+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safety-note-plus-private-notes/id466319775)

Secure your private notes with advanced protection. This app offers passcode, biometric, and decoy password options to prevent unauthorized access. Organize, back up, and share your sensitive information with peace of mind.

**Highlights:** Advanced security system, Passcode protection, Biometric support (TouchID/FaceID), Intruder report with photos, Decoy password, Folder-specific passcode locking, Note organization and backup

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| 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 |
| Upgrade to Full Version | $3.99 | one-time |
| iCloud Sync Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 🔒 Keeps notes secure
- 💡 Useful features like password protection
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient for storing private information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Notes disappearing without warning
- 🔒 Requiring subscription for cloud sync
- 🐛 Bugs after updates
- 🐛 Inability to change password
- 🐛 Overlapping keyboard issues

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to set non-numeric PIN
- Sluggish performance with long notes
- Losing notes after updates
- Syncing issues across devices

**Requested features**

- Add search within notes
- Allow customization of themes and fonts
- Improve note editing capabilities
- Provide backup and restore options


### Secure Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-notes-secret-and-lock/id1469517353)

Safeguard your private thoughts, voice memos, and sensitive information with robust, multi-layered security. This app offers military-grade encryption, biometric locks, and secure voice recording to keep your data protected. Enjoy a distraction-free, ad-free experience with a powerful rich text editor and seamless iCloud syncing across devices.

**Highlights:** 3-Layer Security (app, folders, notes), Secure Voice Recording, Biometric Lock (Face ID, Touch ID, Passcode), iCloud Sync, Rich Text Editor with Markdown, Trash Recovery

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Secure Notes - 1 Month PRO | $4.99 | per month |
| Secure Notes - Pro Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Secure Notes Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Secure Notes Pro Annual Offer | $19.99 | per year |
| Secure Notes - 1 Year PRO | $39.99 | per year |
| Secure Notes Pro - Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Secure notes and folders
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Efficient note-taking
- 💡 Innovative features like Love Voice Notes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy performance after updates
- 🤯 Overly complicated UI changes
- 🔒 Difficulty resetting passwords/access
- 💸 Essential features locked behind paywall

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Delayed text input and display
- Inability to access locked notes

**Requested features**

- Ability to move notes between folders
- Option to customize font, size, and colors
- Trash/Recycle bin for deleted notes
- Cloud sync/backup functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Safety Note+ free?

Safety Note+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Secure Notes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Safety Note+ or Secure Notes?

Safety Note+ is rated higher. Safety Note+ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 655 ratings, while Secure Notes averages 4.6 from 719 ratings.

### Do Safety Note+ or Secure Notes have ads?

Neither Safety Note+ nor Secure Notes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Safety Note+ or Secure Notes?

Safety Note+ ships an update fortnightly, and Secure Notes fortnightly. Most recently, Safety Note+ was updated on September 23, 2026 and Secure Notes on September 24, 2026.

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