# Discreet Notes vs SentryNote

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Discreet Notes at none against SentryNote's 1. SentryNote's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SentryNote sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $34.99 per year. Discreet Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Discreet Notes | SentryNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 9 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ivan Milicevic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1732082181) | [Atomar, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1440682700) |

## What reviewers say

### Discreet Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/discreet-notes/id6478173166)

This app offers a unique way to manage your notes with a strong emphasis on privacy. You can create truly hidden notes accessible only by their specific passphrase, or opt for visible notes for everyday use. It supports Markdown formatting and iCloud sync across Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Truly private hidden notes, Visible notes option, Raw Markdown editor, Markdown preview toggle, iCloud sync, Dark mode

**In-app purchases:** none


### SentryNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sentrynote/id6752208623)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SentryNote Basic | $34.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Discreet Notes free?

Discreet Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SentryNote free?

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

### Do Discreet Notes or SentryNote have ads?

Neither Discreet Notes nor SentryNote shows ads.

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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.*