Comparison

Safety Note+ vs CalcPlus

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 a passcode or biometric unlock, organize them in folders, and choose optional sync or backup.

Highlights
  • Biometric and passcode protection
  • Decoy password and intruder reports
  • Folder-level protection with colors/icons
  • Organize notes in folders
  • Optional iCloud Sync and Cloud Backup
  • Auto-save functionality
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

CalcPlus

This app combines a fully functional calculator with a secure, encrypted notes system. Store sensitive information like crypto wallet phrases and passwords locally and offline, protected by a PIN and optional biometric authentication. It offers a discreet interface and prioritizes user privacy with no cloud sync or ads.

Highlights
  • Encrypted local notes storage
  • Calculator interface
  • PIN and biometric security
  • Offline functionality
  • Customizable themes and app icons
  • Auto-wipe on failed attempts
Features
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CalcPlus is a fully functional calculator with a hidden encrypted notes system built in. Enter your 6-digit PIN, tap =, and unlock secure, local-only notes storage completely offline. Use CalcPlus to store: • Crypto wallet recovery phrases (Ledger, MetaMask, etc.) • API keys and infrastructure passwords • Home Wi-Fi or VPN credentials • Door codes, admin access, or tax IDs • Any sensitive info that shouldn’t be in iCloud, Google Docs, or your camera roll Everything is encrypted on-device. No cloud sync. No account. No trace. CalcPlus Pro features: • Set your own custom PIN • Enable Face ID / Touch ID 2FA • Wipe notes after failed PIN attempts • Choose between Blue, Red, or Teal themes and auto-switch app icons to match CalcPlus is designed for privacy-focused users, security professionals, and anyone who wants peace of mind without compromise. Why CalcPlus? • Encrypted and offline • Stealthy interface looks like a basic calculator • No signup. No servers. No ads. • Instant, secure access — even when your signal is dead Download CalcPlus and reclaim your privacy.

Screenshots

Safety Note+4 screens
CalcPlus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Safety Note+ at 666 against CalcPlus's 3. CalcPlus's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 75%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and CalcPlus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CalcPlus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Safety Note+ has 666 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Safety Note+'s written reviews are positive against 100% of CalcPlus's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Safety Note+ versus CalcPlus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSafety Note+CalcPlus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (666 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings666 — better3
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEightythree TechnologyWildcatter LLC

Customer experience

Safety Note+

All ratings666 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral2.0%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews191 reviews
Positive75.4%
Neutral4.7%
Negative19.9%

CalcPlus

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
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

CalcPlus

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
1 purchases

CalcPlus

One-time1
  • CalcPlus Pro$9.99

Questions

Is Safety Note+ free?
Safety Note+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CalcPlus free?
CalcPlus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Safety Note+ or CalcPlus?
CalcPlus is rated higher. Safety Note+ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 666 ratings, while CalcPlus averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Safety Note+ or CalcPlus have ads?
Neither Safety Note+ nor CalcPlus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Safety Note+ or CalcPlus?
Safety Note+ ships an update fortnightly, and CalcPlus fortnightly. Most recently, Safety Note+ was updated on November 13, 2026 and CalcPlus on October 30, 2026.

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