# Norton Password Manager vs Safe Notes

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Norton Password Manager at none against Safe Notes's 1. Norton Password Manager also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (42K vs 22). Safe Notes's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (100% vs 86%). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Safe Notes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Norton Password Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.

Safe Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Norton Password Manager has 42K ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Norton Password Manager's written reviews are positive against 100% of Safe Notes's.

Norton Password Manager ships an update every 5 weeks, Safe Notes monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Norton Password Manager | Safe Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (42K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/norton-password-manager/id504750161/reviews) | **[4.9 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safe-notes-privacy-protector/id1518873150/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **42K** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | 85.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 153 MB | 165 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gen Digital Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/355033599) | [Marco Troncone](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518873153) |

## 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


### Safe Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safe-notes-privacy-protector/id1518873150)

Securely store and organize your thoughts, plans, and sensitive information with a password-protected notepad. Create text notes, checklists, add images and audio, and convert content to PDF for easy sharing. Access your data offline and enjoy automatic backups.

**Highlights:** Password protection, Offline access, Convert notes to PDF, Add photos and audio, Organize with tags, To-do lists, Automatic backup

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Norton Password Manager free?

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

### Is Safe Notes free?

Safe Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Norton Password Manager or Safe Notes?

Safe Notes is rated higher. Norton Password Manager averages 4.5 out of 5 from 42K ratings, while Safe Notes averages 4.9 from 22 ratings.

### Do Norton Password Manager or Safe Notes have ads?

Safe Notes shows ads; Norton Password Manager does not.

### Which is updated more often, Norton Password Manager or Safe Notes?

Norton Password Manager ships an update every 5 weeks, and Safe Notes monthly. Most recently, Norton Password Manager was updated on November 7, 2026 and Safe Notes on November 3, 2026.

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