Comparison

Safety Note+ vs Beacon MAX

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Safety Note+

Securely store personal writings, sensitive lists, and private ideas in a dedicated space. Protect your notes with passcodes, biometrics, and optional folder-level encryption. Sync and back up your data for peace of mind.

Highlights
  • Biometric unlock (Face ID, Touch ID)
  • Passcode, PIN, or pattern access
  • Decoy password and intruder reports
  • Folder-level protection with colors/icons
  • Organize notes in folders
  • Optional iCloud Sync and Cloud Backup
  • Auto-save and themes
Features
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Some notes are too personal for a regular notes app. Safety Note+ gives you a dedicated private space for personal writing, sensitive lists and ideas you want to keep separate. Unlock quickly with Face ID, Touch ID or a passcode, organize notes in folders, and choose optional sync or backup when you need it. PRIVATE ACCESS • Protect the app with a passcode or supported biometric unlock • Choose PIN, password or pattern-style access where available • Return to your notes quickly without mixing them with everyday notes DECOY AND INTRUDER FEATURES • Set a decoy password that opens alternate content • Review supported intruder reports after failed unlock attempts • Enable only the privacy features that fit your needs FOLDER-LEVEL PROTECTION • Add separate protection to selected folders • Keep personal, journal, work and other private notes organized • Use folder colors and icons to find important content faster WRITE AND ORGANIZE • Create short notes, long-form writing and private lists • Search, sort, move and copy notes • Auto-save helps preserve changes as you write • Choose from available themes SYNC, BACKUP AND DEVICE CHANGES • Keep notes on your device for a local-first workflow • Enable iCloud Sync on supported Apple devices • Use optional Cloud Backup when available • Check your backup before changing devices or deleting the app PRIVACY YOU CAN UNDERSTAND Face ID and Touch ID are handled by Apple. Safety Note+ does not receive or store your biometric face or fingerprint data. Sync and backup are optional and depend on the services you enable. Safety Note+ is designed for private notes, personal journals, sensitive lists, confidential ideas and information you prefer to keep separate from a regular notes app. Some features require an in-app purchase or subscription. Feature availability may vary by device, operating-system version and region. Visit us at: Website: https://sixbytes.io Twitter: https://twitter.com/SixbytesApp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sixbytesapp For more information, please refer to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy: Terms of service: https://sixbytes.io/products/safety-note/legal/terms Privacy policy: https://sixbytes.io/products/safety-note/legal/privacy-policy

About

Beacon MAX

This app offers advanced communication features including 8K video calls, real-time translation, and unlimited VoIP calls. It also includes a virtual assistant and seamless call transfer between devices. Share large files and stream high-resolution content effortlessly.

Highlights
  • 8K video calls
  • Real-time translation
  • Unlimited VoIP calls
  • Virtual assistant (SAMI)
  • Instant call transfer
  • Large file sharing
  • 8K streaming
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Experience the future of communication with Beacon MAX. Enjoy crystal-clear 8K video calls, break language barriers with real-time translation, and connect effortlessly with our Seamless Connect™ technology. Make limitless Voice over IP calls worldwide and benefit from our integrated virtual assistant, SAMI. Transfer active calls between devices with Instant Transfer™. Share files of any size using Quantum™ technology. Stream in mind-bending 8K resolution to millions of viewers. Upgrade your communication with Beacon MAX today and embrace a new era of connectivity.

Screenshots

Safety Note+4 screens
Beacon MAX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Beacon MAX at none against Safety Note+'s 7. Beacon MAX also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Safety Note+'s advantage is ratings volume (665 vs 6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Safety Note+ sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Beacon MAX asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Beacon MAX holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Safety Note+ has 665 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Safety Note+ ships an update fortnightly, Beacon MAX every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Safety Note+ versus Beacon MAX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSafety Note+Beacon MAX
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (665 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings665 — better6
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB9 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperEightythree TechnologyMass Luminosity

Customer experience

Safety Note+

All ratings663 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral2.0%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews190 reviews
Positive75.8%
Neutral4.7%
Negative19.5%

Beacon MAX

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Safety Note+

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Beacon MAX

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Safety Note+

Subscriptions4
  • iCloud Sync Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Cloud Backup Monthly$1.491 Month
  • iCloud Sync Yearly$6.991 Year
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  • Cloud Backup Yearly$8.991 Year
One-time3
  • Reset Password$1.99
  • Upgrade to Full Version$3.99
  • iCloud Sync Lifetime$49.99
None

Beacon MAX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Safety Note+ free?
Safety Note+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Beacon MAX free?
Beacon MAX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Safety Note+ or Beacon MAX?
Beacon MAX is rated higher. Safety Note+ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 665 ratings, while Beacon MAX averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Safety Note+ or Beacon MAX have ads?
Neither Safety Note+ nor Beacon MAX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Safety Note+ or Beacon MAX?
Safety Note+ ships an update fortnightly, and Beacon MAX every 11 days. Most recently, Safety Note+ was updated on November 1, 2026 and Beacon MAX on October 24, 2026.

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