# Secure Notepad Pro vs MyNotes

Secure Notepad Pro and MyNotes both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 76% of Secure Notepad Pro's written reviews are positive against 40% of MyNotes's. Secure Notepad Pro also leads on ratings volume (2.7K vs 46). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Secure Notepad Pro against 4.7 for MyNotes. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Secure Notepad Pro has 2.7K ratings behind it against 46, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Secure Notepad Pro's written reviews are positive against 40% of MyNotes's.

Secure Notepad Pro ships an update every 5 months, MyNotes every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Secure Notepad Pro | MyNotes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-notepad-pro/id640831156/reviews)** | [4.7 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mynotes-notes-with-lock/id1638661854/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.7K** | 46 |
| Positive reviews | **76.1% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 6 MB | 38 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) | [Heyou Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480358223) |

## 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


### MyNotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mynotes-notes-with-lock/id1638661854)

Securely store your thoughts, memories, and dreams with this private notebook app. Protect your entries with a password and add various media types like photos, videos, and recordings. Enjoy seamless syncing across all your devices.

**Highlights:** Password protection, Cloud backup and sync, Add photos, videos, and recordings, Create to-do lists, Tagging system, Fake passcode option

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MyNotes Pro | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Secure Notepad Pro free?

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

### Is MyNotes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Secure Notepad Pro or MyNotes?

Secure Notepad Pro is rated higher. Secure Notepad Pro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while MyNotes averages 4.7 from 46 ratings.

### Do Secure Notepad Pro or MyNotes have ads?

Neither Secure Notepad Pro nor MyNotes shows ads.

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

Secure Notepad Pro ships an update every 5 months, and MyNotes every 3 months. Most recently, Secure Notepad Pro was updated on September 23, 2026 and MyNotes on September 8, 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.*