# Safety Note+ vs Private Notes and Secret Diary

The clearest difference is rating: Safety Note+ at 4.8 against Private Notes and Secret Diary's 3.9. Safety Note+ also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 38%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 10 months). Private Notes and Secret Diary's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). 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 Private Notes and Secret Diary sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Safety Note+ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Safety Note+ has 655 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Safety Note+'s written reviews are positive against 38% of Private Notes and Secret Diary's.

Safety Note+ ships an update fortnightly, Private Notes and Secret Diary every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Safety Note+ | Private Notes and Secret Diary |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (655 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safety-note-plus-private-notes/id466319775/reviews)** | [3.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-notes-and-secret-diary/id982348636/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **655** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **75.8% of reviews** | 38.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 79 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eightythree Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/431033047) | [Tigran Mkhitaryan](https://appshunter.io/developer/602761285) |

## 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


### Private Notes and Secret Diary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-notes-and-secret-diary/id982348636)

Securely store and manage your private notes with password protection. Keep personal details safe from prying eyes on your device, even when sharing with others.

**Highlights:** Password protection for notes, Secure storage of personal details, Create simple notes, Share device while keeping notes secure, Prevent unauthorized access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Safety Note+ free?

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

### Is Private Notes and Secret Diary free?

Private Notes and Secret Diary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Safety Note+ or Private Notes and Secret Diary?

Safety Note+ is rated higher. Safety Note+ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 655 ratings, while Private Notes and Secret Diary averages 3.9 from 8 ratings.

### Do Safety Note+ or Private Notes and Secret Diary have ads?

Neither Safety Note+ nor Private Notes and Secret Diary shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Safety Note+ or Private Notes and Secret Diary?

Safety Note+ ships an update fortnightly, and Private Notes and Secret Diary every 10 months. Most recently, Safety Note+ was updated on September 28, 2026 and Private Notes and Secret Diary on September 12, 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.*