Comparison

Notes vs EncryptChat X

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

Head to head
About

Notes

Features
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This innovative Notes app offers users the ability to effortlessly add and edit their notes. It features a user-friendly interface and robust editing tools. Additionally, it includes a seamless note transfer function, enabling users to sync and transfer their notes across multiple devices.

About

EncryptChat X

Send end-to-end encrypted messages and files directly within iMessage. Messages are ephemeral, self-destructing after one read, ensuring your conversations remain private and secure without requiring new accounts or servers.

Highlights
  • End-to-end encrypted messaging
  • Ephemeral messages (self-destruct after read)
  • Direct iMessage integration
  • Encrypted file sharing (up to 100 MB)
  • PGP-style key exchange
  • Face ID authentication
  • No account or sign-in required
Features
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EncryptChat X - Private Encrypted Messaging Your messages disappear. Your secrets stay yours. EncryptChat X lets you send end-to-end encrypted messages and files directly through iMessage - no new app, no new account, no servers storing your conversations. Every message is ephemeral: read once, then gone forever. WHY ENCRYPTCHAT X Most messaging apps promise privacy. EncryptChat X enforces it. Messages are encrypted on your device before they leave, and can only be decrypted by the intended recipient. Not us. Not anyone else. FEATURES - End-to-end encrypted messages using AES-256-GCM or ChaCha20-Poly1305 - Ephemeral by design - every message self-destructs after one read - Works directly inside iMessage - no switching apps - Encrypt photos, videos, and files up to 100 MB - Share encrypted files with a 6-character code (expires in 24 hours) - PGP-style key exchange - session keys protected by Curve25519 ECDH - Perfect Forward Secrecy for Enterprise - each message uses a unique key - Face ID authentication before any message is shown - Custom password option for an extra layer of security - No account required. No sign-in. No tracking. - Custom app icons and a new Crimson Red theme, match automatically or pick manually. HOW IT WORKS 1. Open EncryptChat X or tap the "+" button in iMessage 2. Type your secret message or attach a file 3. Hit Encrypt & Send - your message is locked before it leaves your device 4. The recipient decrypts it with one tap - then it's gone SUBSCRIPTION TIERS Trial - 2 encrypted messages per day, 4-day trial period Premium - Unlimited messages + encrypted file attachments up to 5 MB Enterprise - Everything in Premium + files up to 100 MB, ChaCha20-Poly1305 encryption, Perfect Forward Secrecy, and Hybrid Hardening SECURITY YOU CAN TRUST Built on industry-standard encryption protocols used by financial institutions and governments worldwide. No third-party libraries. No backdoors. Your private key never leaves your device. Secure. Ephemeral. Private. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Notes4 screens
EncryptChat X4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Notes at none against EncryptChat X's 4. Notes also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 26.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. EncryptChat X sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Notes versus EncryptChat X: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotesEncryptChat X
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.4 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB41 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHamza YaseenHercules Tech LLC

In-app purchases

None

Notes

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

EncryptChat X

Subscriptions4
  • Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Enterprise Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
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  • Enterprise Yearly$149.991 Year

Questions

Is Notes free?
Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EncryptChat X free?
EncryptChat X is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Notes or EncryptChat X have ads?
Neither Notes nor EncryptChat X shows ads.

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