# Norton Password Manager vs Notepad Pro

Norton Password Manager and Notepad Pro both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Norton Password Manager's written reviews are positive against 25% of Notepad Pro's. Norton Password Manager also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On rating, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Norton Password Manager is free to download; Notepad Pro costs $1.99 up front. Notepad Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Norton Password Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Norton Password Manager against 4.5 for Notepad Pro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Norton Password Manager has 42K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Norton Password Manager's written reviews are positive against 25% of Notepad Pro's.

Norton Password Manager ships an update every 5 weeks, Notepad Pro every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Norton Password Manager | Notepad Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.5 (42K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/norton-password-manager/id504750161/reviews)** | [4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notepad-pro-color-memo-notes/id1354857517/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **42K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **85.9% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 153 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gen Digital Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/355033599) | [Hiren Merja](https://appshunter.io/developer/1354461445) |

## What reviewers say

### Norton Password Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/norton-password-manager/id504750161)

This app securely stores and manages your passwords across multiple devices. It offers features like one-tap autofill, encrypted storage with zero-knowledge encryption, and password strength assessment to enhance your online security.

**Highlights:** One-tap password autofill, Zero-knowledge encryption, Cross-device syncing, Biometric unlock (Touch ID/Face ID), Password strength assessment, Generate strong passwords

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Safe and secure
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🚀 Convenient password management
- 💡 Helpful password generator
- 👍 Syncs across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent login issues
- 🐛 Unreliable sync between devices
- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 👎 Intrusive notifications and popups
- 👎 Confusing user interface

**Reported bugs**

- Randomly deleting saved passwords
- Inability to reset vault password
- Inconsistent password autofill behavior
- Compatibility issues with certain browsers and devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to create password folders or groups
- Option to use longer vault passcodes for increased security
- Seamless integration with other password managers
- Backup and export functionality for passwords
- Biometric authentication support on all platforms


### Notepad Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notepad-pro-color-memo-notes/id1354857517)

This app allows you to create, organize, and secure your notes and important data. It offers customization options for notes, iCloud synchronization, and a built-in PDF editor for document management. Stay organized with widgets and notifications.

**Highlights:** Unlimited note storage, Customizable note appearance, Secure app lock with biometrics, iCloud synchronization, Built-in PDF editor, Today's notes widget, Auto-delete notes

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Notepad Pro+ Advanced Tools | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Norton Password Manager free?

Norton Password Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Notepad Pro free?

Notepad Pro costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Norton Password Manager or Notepad Pro?

Norton Password Manager is rated higher. Norton Password Manager averages 4.5 out of 5 from 42K ratings, while Notepad Pro averages 4.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do Norton Password Manager or Notepad Pro have ads?

Notepad Pro shows ads; Norton Password Manager does not.

### Which is updated more often, Norton Password Manager or Notepad Pro?

Norton Password Manager ships an update every 5 weeks, and Notepad Pro every 2 months. Most recently, Norton Password Manager was updated on November 7, 2026 and Notepad Pro on November 6, 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.*
