CanvasNote vs CipherApp
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CanvasNote
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The Ultimate Note-Taking App CanvasNote is the indispensable app for everyone who loves to write with a pen and seeks the ultimate note-taking experience. This app is specifically designed for use with a pen and offers a plethora of features to perfect your handwritten notes. It naturally supports the Apple Pencil, as well as alternatives compatible with the iPad or iPad Pro. Here is a detailed overview of everything CanvasNote has to offer: Outstanding Note-Taking Features: Integrated Templates: Choose from a selection of templates, including squared or lined paper, as well as special templates for music notes and mathematics. You can write in both portrait and landscape orientation. The innovative "Own Templates" area: Here, you can not only create individual categories but also share your templates with other users and save them directly on the iPad. A backup of the template folders can also be created to easily restore them on a new device. Effortlessly import templates via the iPad's photo gallery or as a PDF document and explore the variety of free note templates available online in image format or as PDF templates, to save on the iPad and import into CanvasNote. Create your own template collection, neatly divided into categories, to quickly find and apply them in your notes. Customizable Pens and Colors: Switch between different pen types, tools, and colors to give your notes a personal touch. Creating your own color palette is also possible. With three integrated sliders for the individual RGB channels, any conceivable color can be mixed. There are tools for circles, rectangles, and a special line pen that allows for the perfect drawing of vertical and horizontal lines. The line thickness and pressure sensitivity of each pen and tool can be individually adjusted via sliders. The eraser function is also available. Organization and Management: Dynamically Growing Folders: Create folders for different notes that dynamically expand as you add new pages. This keeps you always organized. Image and Document Integration: Add images from the iPad's photo gallery and write directly on them. Use the iPad's internal camera to capture documents and insert them into your notes. The integrated scan function allows for perfect capture of external documents via the iPad camera or photo gallery. Comprehensive PDF Integration: CanvasNote offers extensive PDF features. Import and edit PDF files with ease and export your edited documents in no time. Versatile Application Areas: Perfect for School, Work, and Personal Use: CanvasNote is excellent for use in school, at work, and for personal notes. Whether you want to create lecture notes, ideas, or drawings, this app is the right choice. Intuitive Management: Clear Folders: All your notes are stored neatly in folders within the app and can be easily viewed and organized. Requires a Digital Stylus: Please note that CanvasNote requires a stylus for input (Apple Pencil or iPad-compatible alternative) and cannot be written or drawn on with fingers. Experience the ultimate note-taking experience with CanvasNote and enhance your productivity and creativity. Get CanvasNote now and dive into the world of digital handwritten notes!
CipherApp
Easily and securely encrypt your messages with a custom key. This offline app ensures your encrypted messages are not saved online or offline, providing a private way to communicate. It's a tool for encryption, not a messaging platform itself.
- Encrypt messages
- Decrypt messages
- Custom encryption key
- Offline operation
- No message saving
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Cipher is an encryption app designed to help user easily and safely encrypt messages. All the User needs is to enter any encryption key of choice and CIPHER will take care of the rest. CIPHER runs completely offline and encrypted messages are not saved in any online or offline database., Cipher doesn't take legal responsibilities of it usage. USE RESPONSIBLY Features * Encrypt your message * Decrypt messages encrypted using Cipher * Choice any key of prefer FAQs 1. Is Cipher a messaging application? NO. Cipher is a message encryption application. Encrypted Messages can be sent via WhatsApp, Email, Telegram or any text base platform. 2. Can I use Cipher to decrypt messages encrypted with a different platform? NO. Cipher has a unique encryption algorithm.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CipherApp at none against CanvasNote's 1. CipherApp also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). CanvasNote's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price and ads 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. CanvasNote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CipherApp asks for nothing beyond the download.
CanvasNote ships an update every 5 days, CipherApp fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and June 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CanvasNote | CipherApp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nicolai Kummer | Benjamin Addai-Boateng |
In-app purchases
CanvasNote
- Unlock Full Version$1.99
CipherApp
No in-app purchases









