# Secure Notepad Pro vs CalcPlus

The clearest difference is update cadence: CalcPlus at fortnightly against Secure Notepad Pro's every 5 months. CalcPlus also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 76%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Secure Notepad Pro's advantage is ratings volume (2.7K vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Secure Notepad Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and CalcPlus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CalcPlus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Secure Notepad Pro has 2.7K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Secure Notepad Pro's written reviews are positive against 100% of CalcPlus's.

Secure Notepad Pro ships an update every 5 months, CalcPlus fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Secure Notepad Pro | CalcPlus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-notepad-pro/id640831156/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calcplus-hidden-notes/id6744618485/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.7K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 76.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dmytro Vynokurov](https://appshunter.io/developer/350017076) | [Wildcatter LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1229934042) |

## 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


### CalcPlus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calcplus-hidden-notes/id6744618485)

This app combines a fully functional calculator with a secure, encrypted notes system. Store sensitive information like crypto wallet phrases and passwords locally and offline, protected by a PIN and optional biometric authentication. It offers a discreet interface and prioritizes user privacy with no cloud sync or ads.

**Highlights:** Encrypted local notes storage, Calculator interface, PIN and biometric security, Offline functionality, Customizable themes and app icons, Auto-wipe on failed attempts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CalcPlus Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Secure Notepad Pro free?

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

### Is CalcPlus free?

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

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

CalcPlus is rated higher. Secure Notepad Pro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while CalcPlus averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Neither Secure Notepad Pro nor CalcPlus shows ads.

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

Secure Notepad Pro ships an update every 5 months, and CalcPlus fortnightly. Most recently, Secure Notepad Pro was updated on October 4, 2026 and CalcPlus on October 2, 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.*