# Safety Note+ vs Notebox

The clearest difference is rating: Safety Note+ at 4.8 against Notebox's 4.3. Safety Note+ also leads on ratings volume (655 vs 6) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Notebox's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly) and monetization model (freemium vs paid). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Safety Note+ sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Notebox sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 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 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Safety Note+ has 655 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of Safety Note+'s written reviews are positive against 86% of Notebox's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Safety Note+ ships an update fortnightly, Notebox every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and June 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Safety Note+ | Notebox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (655 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safety-note-plus-private-notes/id466319775/reviews)** | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebox-encrypted/id1536532586/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **655** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 75.8% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Size | 79 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eightythree Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/431033047) | [Guap Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1439069409) |

## 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


### Notebox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebox-encrypted/id1536532586)

This app offers a secure, block-based editor with Markdown support for local note-taking. For cross-device synchronization and real-time updates, a subscription unlocks cloud features with zero-knowledge encryption.

**Highlights:** Zero-knowledge encryption, Block-based editor, Markdown support, Local-only mode, Cross-device sync, Real-time updates

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Cloud Subscription | $1.49 | per month |
| Yearly Cloud Subscription | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Safety Note+ free?

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

### Is Notebox free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Safety Note+ or Notebox?

Safety Note+ is rated higher. Safety Note+ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 655 ratings, while Notebox averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do Safety Note+ or Notebox have ads?

Neither Safety Note+ nor Notebox shows ads.

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

Safety Note+ ships an update fortnightly, and Notebox every 2 days. Most recently, Safety Note+ was updated on September 23, 2026 and Notebox on June 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.*