Cloak vs Note Hero
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cloak
Control access to your apps automatically based on location, schedule, or manual settings. Create custom modes to lock or make apps unavailable, with options to pause temporarily or resume later. Integrates with Apple Screen Time for robust control.
- Create custom app lock modes
- Lock apps by place, schedule, or manual switch
- Basic and Advanced lock styles
- Pause app access temporarily
- Location-based locking
- Scheduled app locking
- Live Activity for lock screen status
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Cloak helps you control access to the apps that matter, automatically. Create Modes that lock selected apps by place, schedule, or a manual switch. When you need access again, pause with one tap and let Cloak resume on your terms. HOW IT WORKS - Pick the apps you want controlled - Create a Mode (Work, Focus, Personal, Travel…) - Choose when it runs: trusted areas, restricted areas, schedule, or manual TWO LOCK STYLES - Basic Lock: apps stay visible but won’t open while a mode is active - Advanced Lock: uses system behavior to make selected apps unavailable while active (iOS may adjust Home Screen layout when apps return) TRUSTED AREAS, RESTRICTED AREAS & SCHEDULES - Pause inside trusted places and lock again when you leave - Lock inside restricted areas (for specific places you choose) - Run on a repeating schedule (weekdays + time window) PAUSE WHEN YOU NEED TO - Pause for 15 minutes - Pause until you leave (temporary location hold) - Pause until you resume manually LOCK SCREEN STATUS - See whether Cloak is active or paused - View a countdown when paused (Live Activity) and resume quickly NOTES & REQUIREMENTS - Cloak uses Apple Screen Time controls to apply locks. You’ll be asked to grant Screen Time permission during setup. - Location-based modes require location permission. iOS limits region monitoring (typically up to 20 areas per app). - App selection limits can apply depending on the lock style and Apple system behavior. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Note Hero
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Note Hero is a private, all-in-one organizer for notes, reminders, lists, birthdays, documents, locations, important dates and everyday ideas. It works without an account and keeps your information organized directly on your device. ORGANIZE WHAT MATTERS • Create notes and checklists • Schedule reminders and local notifications • Save birthdays and important dates • Track passports, insurance and expiring documents • Remember where you placed important items • Organize information about people and locations • Capture and develop new ideas • Add selected photos to your records • Arrange records into folders • Search saved information quickly • Use Note Hero on iPhone and iPad PRIVATE, LOCAL STORAGE No account is required. Your records are stored locally on your device and are not automatically uploaded to a Note Hero server or cloud account. Deleting the app, losing your device or erasing device storage may permanently remove locally stored information unless you created and safely retained a backup. ENCRYPTED VAULT Store sensitive records inside the private Vault. Vault contents are protected using industry-standard AES-256 encryption. When supported and enabled on your device, Face ID can be used to unlock the Vault. Device security, biometric availability and authentication behavior are controlled by iOS. PASSWORD-PROTECTED BACKUPS Create encrypted backup files containing your Note Hero information and restore them when needed. Backup files are created only when you request them and are not uploaded automatically. Keep exported backups in a secure location. Note Hero cannot recover a forgotten backup password or restore a missing, damaged or deleted backup file. REMINDERS AND IMPORTANT DATES Create reminders for tasks, birthdays, document expirations and important events. Notifications are scheduled locally. Notification delivery and timing depend on iOS settings, Focus modes, permissions, battery conditions and other system behavior. Note Hero cannot guarantee delivery at an exact time. OPTIONAL PERMISSIONS Note Hero requests permissions only when relevant features are used: • Notifications—for reminders you create • Photos—for images you choose to attach • Location—for saving your current location when requested • Face ID—for unlocking the encrypted Vault Note Hero does not use location for background tracking. You can manage permissions at any time in iOS Settings. YOUR INFORMATION, YOUR CONTROL Note Hero is designed for personal organization and record keeping. You control what information you enter, attach, export, back up or delete. Note Hero does not replace official documents, professional advice or dedicated emergency, medical, legal or financial services. Verify critical information and maintain independent copies of essential records. Whether you are managing daily notes, planning important events, tracking expiration dates or protecting private records, Note Hero keeps the details of your life organized in one clean and convenient place.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Note Hero at none against Cloak's 6. Note Hero also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Cloak sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Note Hero asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Cloak | Note Hero |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (12 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ailton Vieira Pinto Filho | Tipu Sultan |
In-app purchases
Cloak
- Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
- Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
- Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
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- Premium Yearly7 Days trial$19.901 Year
- Premium Yearly7 Days trial$29.901 Year
- Premium Yearly7 Days trial$39.901 Year
Note Hero
No in-app purchases









