# Safety Note+ vs Secure Notes

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Safety Note+ at 76% against Secure Notes's 21%. Safety Note+ also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 8 months). Secure Notes's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases 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 Secure Notes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Safety Note+ ships an update fortnightly, Secure Notes every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 7, 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)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **655** | — |
| Positive reviews | **75.8% of reviews** | 20.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 79 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eightythree Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/431033047) | [Emanuele Floris](https://appshunter.io/developer/597490842) |

## 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-memo-and-lists/id602769533)

Securely store and organize your notes, ideas, and important information with advanced encryption. Protect your data with biometric authentication and access it from anywhere via cloud sync. Customize your experience with a dark mode and other preferences for peace of mind.

**Highlights:** Advanced encryption for maximum security, Intuitive note creation and editing, Password, Face ID, and Touch ID access, Cloud synchronization across devices, Dark mode and interface customization

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access | $0.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access | $2.99 | per year |


## 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.

### 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 every 8 months. Most recently, Safety Note+ was updated on September 23, 2026 and Secure Notes on September 7, 2026.

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