Comparison

iKeep App vs Private Note Encrypted

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

Head to head
About

iKeep App

Securely store and organize your private notes and sensitive information on Apple devices. Features custom categories, quick search, and biometric locking for enhanced privacy. Syncs across devices and offers quick access via widgets and extensions.

Highlights
  • Customizable categories with icons and colors
  • Fast search, favorites, and filters
  • Biometric lock (Face ID/Touch ID)
  • iCloud Sync across Apple devices
  • Home Screen widgets for quick access
  • iMessage extension for sharing
Features
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Keep the personal details you need closeβ€”without leaving them exposed. iKeep gives your private notes and sensitive information a secure, organized home on your Apple devices. ORGANIZE YOUR WAY β€’ Create custom categories with your own icons and colors β€’ Find anything fast with search, favorites, filters, and flexible sorting β€’ Copy or share a saved value when you need it BUILT AROUND PRIVACY β€’ Sensitive values are stored in Apple’s Keychain β€’ Lock iKeep with Face ID or Touch ID β€’ Hide values from view until you need them β€’ Turn on iCloud Sync when you want your data across devices WITH YOU ACROSS APPLE DEVICES β€’ Browse and copy from iPhone and iPad β€’ Access items from Apple Watch β€’ Use Home Screen widgets for quick access β€’ Share through the iMessage extension MADE FOR EVERY SCREEN iKeep 2.0 introduces a refreshed design, light and dark appearance options, and a dedicated iPad layout. Download iKeep and keep important personal information organized, protected, and ready when you need it.

About

Private Note Encrypted

Features
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Private Note lets you send a secret message that self-destructs the moment it is read. Your message is encrypted on your device with AES-256-GCM before it ever leaves. We only ever store unreadable ciphertext β€” never your text or your key. The instant the recipient opens it, it is permanently deleted. No copies, anywhere. WHY PRIVATE NOTE β€’ Zero-knowledge: our servers never see your message or your key β€’ Read once, then gone forever β€” no recovery, no archive, no backup β€’ No accounts, no phone number, no tracking, no ads β€’ Unread messages auto-expire after 7 days β€’ All data stored and processed in the EU (GDPR-compliant) HOW IT WORKS 1. Write your secret and choose an encryption key 2. Create a secure link β€” only ciphertext is uploaded 3. Share the link, and give the key separately 4. The recipient opens it once, enters the key, and the message is destroyed PERFECT FOR Passwords, API keys, access codes, private messages β€” anything you don't want lingering in an inbox or chat history. Reading notes others send you is always free. A Private Note Premium subscription unlocks unlimited secure-link creation. SUBSCRIPTION Private Note Premium is an auto-renewable monthly subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at purchase confirmation. It renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://private-note.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://private-note.app/privacy Private Note is built on a simple principle: privacy is a right, not a feature.

Screenshots

iKeep App4 screens
Private Note Encrypted3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Private Note Encrypted at none against iKeep App's shown. Private Note Encrypted also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. iKeep App sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Private Note Encrypted sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iKeep App ships an update every 3 weeks, Private Note Encrypted every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
iKeep App versus Private Note Encrypted: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriKeep AppPrivate Note Encrypted
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 11 days β€” better
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size11 MB52 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBahadir SonmezZONESOFT S.R.L.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iKeep App

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99
1 purchases

Private Note Encrypted

Subscriptions1
  • English$3.991 Month

Questions

Is iKeep App free?
iKeep App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Private Note Encrypted free?
Private Note Encrypted is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iKeep App or Private Note Encrypted have ads?
iKeep App shows ads; Private Note Encrypted does not.
Which is updated more often, iKeep App or Private Note Encrypted?
iKeep App ships an update every 3 weeks, and Private Note Encrypted every 11 days. Most recently, iKeep App was updated on November 8, 2026 and Private Note Encrypted on October 31, 2026.

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