Comparison

Safety Note+ vs Routine

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

Routine

Features
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Routine helps you move through your day one step at a time — no overwhelming lists. Instead of showing 10 tasks at once, Routine puts a single step on screen with a draining time ring. When it ends, it chimes and moves to the next. Great for ADHD mornings, bedtime routines, studying, or any time it's hard to get started. - Build routines with your own steps and timings - Full-screen player, one step visible at a time - Auto-advance with a gentle cue - 100% offline, no account, no ads Free with 1 routine. Unlock Routine Pro (one-time purchase) for unlimited routines and color themes.

Screenshots

Safety Note+4 screens
Routine4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Safety Note+ at 15.0 against Routine's 17.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and Routine sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Safety Note+ versus Routine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSafety Note+Routine
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (666 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings666 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB1 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperEightythree TechnologyPablo Ricardo Copelli Yaez

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

Routine

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

Routine

One-time1
  • Routine Pro$3.99

Questions

Is Safety Note+ free?
Safety Note+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Routine free?
Routine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Safety Note+ or Routine have ads?
Neither Safety Note+ nor Routine shows ads.

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