# Secure Notepad Pro vs Lock Notes

The clearest difference is monetization model: Secure Notepad Pro at free with in-app purchases against Lock Notes's subscription. Secure Notepad Pro also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Lock Notes's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Secure Notepad Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Lock Notes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Secure Notepad Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.7K and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Secure Notepad Pro's written reviews are positive against 73% of Lock Notes's.

Secure Notepad Pro ships an update every 5 months, Lock Notes every 10 days. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Secure Notepad Pro | Lock Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-notepad-pro/id640831156/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-notes-passcode-protect/id1033962570/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.7K** | 1.1K |
| Positive reviews | **76.1% of reviews** | 73.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 6 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dmytro Vynokurov](https://appshunter.io/developer/350017076) | [JulyApps Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/427694580) |

## What reviewers say

### Secure Notepad Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-notepad-pro/id640831156)

Securely store your personal notes with password or biometric protection. This ad-free app offers a fast, simple interface with extensive customization options and automatic cloud synchronization for access across all your devices.

**Highlights:** Password and Face ID protection, Ad-free experience, 20+ customizable color themes, Automatic iCloud synchronization, Automatic local backup and restore, Note sorting by date or alphabetically

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Storage | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and secure
- 🔒 Password protection
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Alphabetical organization
- 🚀 Fast and lightweight

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Notes disappearing after updates
- 🐛 Syncing and backup issues
- 💡 Lack of advanced features (formatting, folders, etc.)
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 💰 Questionable pricing model

**Reported bugs**

- Notes disappearing after updates
- Syncing and backup issues
- Crashes and freezes
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Ability to add photos/images
- Sync across devices
- Backup and restore functionality
- More customization options (fonts, colors, etc.)
- Touch ID/Face ID support


### Lock Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-notes-passcode-protect/id1033962570)

Securely store and protect your private notes with a passcode or Touch ID. Keep sensitive information like passwords, secrets, and diary entries safe from unauthorized access. Backup and sync notes across devices, customize their appearance, and even add images.

**Highlights:** Passcode and Touch ID protection, Security question recovery, iCloud backup and sync, Customizable font style and size, Insert images into notes, Print and share notes

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Auto Backup | $14.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Notes | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lock Notes Pro | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Secure notes
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient
- 🔑 Passcode/biometric protection
- 💾 Cloud backup

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited free notes
- 💰 Paywall for advanced features
- 🐛 Crashes and data loss issues
- 🔍 Lack of search functionality
- 📁 No folder organization

**Reported bugs**

- Notes disappearing after updates
- Inability to access notes after device reset
- Sync issues between devices

**Requested features**

- Advanced formatting options
- Ability to change passcode
- Improved search capabilities
- Folder/organization system
- Better backup and restore options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Secure Notepad Pro free?

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

### Is Lock Notes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Secure Notepad Pro or Lock Notes?

Secure Notepad Pro is rated higher. Secure Notepad Pro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while Lock Notes averages 4.5 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Secure Notepad Pro or Lock Notes have ads?

Neither Secure Notepad Pro nor Lock Notes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Secure Notepad Pro or Lock Notes?

Secure Notepad Pro ships an update every 5 months, and Lock Notes every 10 days. Most recently, Secure Notepad Pro was updated on September 23, 2026 and Lock Notes on September 23, 2026.

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