Comparison

Pinbook vs Secret Notepad with Password

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pinbook

Features
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Pinbook is a private, offline password manager for people who don’t want their secrets on someone else’s server. Trust matters, especially with a new indie app. Pinbook is built to minimize what you need to trust: • 100% local storage on your device • No backend, no cloud sync service, no external servers • No third-party libraries, no analytics, no ads, no tracking • Data saved as JSON files with Apple Complete Data Protection Store and organize • Save passwords, PINs, and secure notes • Group items by category (Home, Work, Personal, etc.) Generate strong passwords • Built-in generator for unique, high-strength passwords Fast access • Smart Stack widget support on Apple Watch for quick lookups Backup • Create backups of your saved items In-App Purchase • Free download includes up to 3 saved items • One-time purchase unlocks unlimited items

About

Secret Notepad with Password

Securely store your private thoughts and images with a password-protected vault. Features biometric unlock, screen blurring, and the ability to attach photos directly to notes without saving them to your camera roll.

Highlights
  • Password and biometric authentication
  • Screen blurring for privacy
  • Attach photos directly to notes
  • Photos not saved to camera roll
  • Undo/redo support
  • Search functionality
  • Dark mode
Features
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Got notes you'd rather keep to yourself? This app is a private notes app that keeps your secrets safe with a password and biometric authentication. While you're writing, the screen is blurred so no one nearby can read what you're typing. Set a simple numeric PIN or a complex alphanumeric password — whichever you prefer — and unlock it in an instant with Face ID or Touch ID. You can also attach photos directly to your notes. Pick from your photo library or take a shot right there on the spot. Photos taken inside the app are never saved to your camera roll, so even the most sensitive images stay locked away inside your notes. Photos and notes, all in one place ・Attach photos from your photo library ・Take a photo on the spot and insert it instantly ・Photos taken in the app are not saved to your camera roll ・Blur is applied to attached photos too, keeping them private ・Tap a photo to view it full screen Privacy and protection you can count on ・Face ID, Touch ID, and iOS passcode support ・Set anything from a simple numeric PIN to a complex alphanumeric password — change it anytime ・Password entry is hidden from view so no one can peek ・Blur the screen while writing; adjust the intensity with a simple slider Write with ease, find in a flash ・Undo and redo support — fix mistakes in a tap ・No limit on the number of notes ・Wide range of fonts and text sizes; Dynamic Type supported for comfortable reading ・Sort by last edited, created date, or title; manual ordering available ・Search to find any note quickly ・Dark mode supported ・Optimized for the larger iPad display

Screenshots

Pinbook4 screens
Secret Notepad with Password3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pinbook at none against Secret Notepad with Password's shown. Secret Notepad with Password's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pinbook sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Secret Notepad with Password sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pinbook ships an update every 2 months, Secret Notepad with Password monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pinbook versus Secret Notepad with Password: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPinbookSecret Notepad with Password
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCocoa Productionsmanabu ueda

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pinbook

One-time1
  • Unlock Full Version$6.99
1 purchases

Secret Notepad with Password

One-time1
  • Ad-Free Plan(Lifetime)$2.99

Questions

Is Pinbook free?
Pinbook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Secret Notepad with Password free?
Secret Notepad with Password is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pinbook or Secret Notepad with Password have ads?
Secret Notepad with Password shows ads; Pinbook does not.
Which is updated more often, Pinbook or Secret Notepad with Password?
Pinbook ships an update every 2 months, and Secret Notepad with Password monthly. Most recently, Pinbook was updated on October 24, 2026 and Secret Notepad with Password on October 23, 2026.

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