Comparison

Secure Notes vs FlicBoard

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Secure Notes

Securely store and organize your notes, ideas, and important information with advanced encryption. Protect your data with biometric authentication and access it from anywhere via cloud sync. Customize your experience with a dark mode and other preferences for peace of mind.

Highlights
  • Advanced encryption for maximum security
  • Intuitive note creation and editing
  • Password, Face ID, and Touch ID access
  • Cloud synchronization across devices
  • Dark mode and interface customization
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Your thoughts deserve total privacy. Some ideas are too personal to risk. Passwords, secret plans, private memories β€” this app keeps them locked away on your device, always. No cloud. No servers. No one but you. BUILT FOR PRIVACY Your notes never leave your device. No syncing, no uploading, no exposure. What you write stays with you β€” period. LOCK IT DOWN Protect everything with a password. Enable Face ID or Touch ID for instant, secure access in seconds. MAKE IT YOURS Choose from 16 beautiful backgrounds to match your mood. A notes app that feels personal. SIMPLE AND POWERFUL Create, edit, search, and sort your notes effortlessly. Find anything instantly with smart search. Available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. ZERO ADS No distractions. No tracking. Just you and your thoughts. Whether you are storing passwords, journaling private thoughts, saving business ideas, or keeping sensitive info away from prying eyes β€” this is the vault you always needed. You may purchase an auto-renewing subscription through an In-App Purchase. β€’ Auto-renewable subscription. β€’ Subscription durations: Monthly or Annual (both include a free trial period). β€’ Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. β€’ Current subscription may not be cancelled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/site/privacycoldat/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

FlicBoard

Features
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Welcome to flicboard, your new favorite notepad app that combines simplicity with a unique design. Whether you’re jotting down quick reminders, planning your day, or capturing brilliant ideas, flicboard makes it effortless. Key Features: β€’ Simplicity at its Best: flicboard is designed to be simple yet powerful, catering to all your note-taking needs without unnecessary complexity. β€’ Intuitive Design: Navigate the app with ease. Creating, deleting, and managing notes is incredibly straightforward, making flicboard perfect for users of all ages. β€’ One-Tap Note Management: Create and delete notes with a single tap. Spend less time managing your notes and more time focusing on what matters. β€’ Auto-Sorted Notes: Newly created notes are automatically sorted to the top of your list, ensuring your most recent ideas are always within reach. β€’ Timestamped Notes: Each note is automatically timestamped, so you always know when it was created, helping you keep track of your thoughts and plans. β€’ Effortless Sharing: Share your notes with friends, family, or colleagues with just a few taps. Collaboration has never been easier. β€’ Automatic Titles: flicboard automatically generates titles for your notes, making organization a breeze. flicboard is the ideal notepad app for everyone, from students and professionals to creatives and homemakers. Its versatility allows it to adapt to any use case, ensuring that your note-taking experience is as smooth and efficient as possible. Download flicboard today and experience the ultimate in simple, intuitive, and unique note-taking. Say goodbye to complicated note apps and hello to effortless organization and creativity.

Screenshots

Secure Notes4 screens
FlicBoard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Secure Notes at none against FlicBoard's shown. Secure Notes also leads on update cadence (every 8 months vs every 19 months). FlicBoard's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Secure Notes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and FlicBoard sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Secure Notes ships an update every 8 months, FlicBoard every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
Secure Notes versus FlicBoard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSecure NotesFlicBoard
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews20.6% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 8 months β€” betterEvery 19 months
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac β€” betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size14 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEmanuele Floriskota tada

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Secure Notes

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$2.991 Year
2 purchases

FlicBoard

Subscriptions2
  • Ad-free for 1 month7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Ad-free for 1 year14 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Secure Notes free?
Secure Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FlicBoard free?
FlicBoard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Secure Notes or FlicBoard have ads?
FlicBoard shows ads; Secure Notes does not.
Which is updated more often, Secure Notes or FlicBoard?
Secure Notes ships an update every 8 months, and FlicBoard every 19 months. Most recently, Secure Notes was updated on September 7, 2026 and FlicBoard on September 9, 2026.

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