# MyNotePad vs Secure Notepad

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MyNotePad at none against Secure Notepad's 1. MyNotePad also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 70%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.0). Secure Notepad's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (13K vs 1.6K). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Secure Notepad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MyNotePad asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for MyNotePad against 4.7 for Secure Notepad. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Secure Notepad has 13K ratings behind it against 1.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of MyNotePad's written reviews are positive against 70% of Secure Notepad's.

MyNotePad ships an update every 13 months, Secure Notepad every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyNotePad | Secure Notepad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mynotepad/id629786721/reviews) | [4.7 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-notepad/id711178888/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.6K | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | **82.9% of reviews** | 69.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Daniel Amitay](https://appshunter.io/developer/356087517) | [Dmytro Vynokurov](https://appshunter.io/developer/350017076) |

## What reviewers say

### MyNotePad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mynotepad/id629786721)

This app offers a streamlined note-taking experience with intuitive gestures. Customize your notes with different fonts and paper styles, and easily navigate between them. It's designed for simplicity and on-the-go use.

**Highlights:** Gesture-based navigation, Pinch-to-zoom for font size, Customizable fonts, Customizable paper styles, Easy page turning

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Useful app
- 👍 Easy to customize
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Clean and minimalist design
- 👍 Great for note-taking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Note deletion issues
- 🔒 Lack of backup/sync options
- 🔒 No passcode/security feature
- 🐛 Keyboard issues with dark mode
- 🐛 Spell check problems

**Reported bugs**

- Note deletion issues
- Keyboard issues with dark mode
- Spell check problems
- Compatibility issues with new iOS updates

**Requested features**

- Ability to organize notes into folders
- Support for formatting (bold, italic, underline)
- Backup and sync options
- Passcode/security feature
- Improved spell check


### Secure Notepad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-notepad/id711178888)

Securely store personal notes, contacts, and passwords with password protection. Features a simple interface, biometric unlock options, and password recovery. Keep your sensitive information private and organized.

**Highlights:** Password protection for all notes, Biometric unlock (Face ID/Touch ID), Sort notes by date or alphabetically, Automatic app lock, Password recovery via security question, Recover recently deleted notes

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Notes | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Password protection
- 🔒 Security question for password recovery
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Straightforward note-taking
- 🔒 Prevents others from accessing private notes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid version required for more than 3 notes
- 🐛 Notes disappearing or not syncing across devices
- 🐛 Password/security question issues
- 🔒 Lack of customization options

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing or freezing
- Inability to restore deleted notes
- Sync issues between iOS devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to change app icon
- Syncing notes across devices
- More formatting options (bold, italic, etc.)
- Ability to organize notes into folders
- Dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyNotePad free?

MyNotePad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Secure Notepad free?

Secure Notepad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MyNotePad or Secure Notepad?

MyNotePad and Secure Notepad are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.6K and 13K ratings respectively.

### Do MyNotePad or Secure Notepad have ads?

Neither MyNotePad nor Secure Notepad shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MyNotePad or Secure Notepad?

MyNotePad ships an update every 13 months, and Secure Notepad every 5 months. Most recently, MyNotePad was updated on September 26, 2026 and Secure Notepad on September 24, 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.*