Comparison

Crypto Notes vs FiveBoxes

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

Head to head
About

Crypto Notes

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The goal of the Crypto Notes app is to create the most secure note-taking application. Without the password, no one can access or modify your notes. We use an encryption method that is very close to information-theoretic security, providing a level of security equivalent to it in most typical scenarios. The password is the only way to access your notes. If you forget it, the content of your notes will be permanently lost. Therefore, please make sure to remember your password carefully and avoid setting one that is too simple, to prevent others from guessing it through brute force attacks. Notes are encrypted and stored locally, not on the server. You can back them up via iCloud.

About

FiveBoxes

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We live in the digital age and the last line of defense for our personal data is an accessible way to encrypt them. FiveBoxes offers a powerful protective layer for your personal photos, videos, files and even for your personal notes and memories. FiveBoxes aims to give you an option for better privacy in the digital age. Easily encrypt and secure your data with unmatched simplicity. Store your encrypted files right in the app or wherever you prefer.Β  Thanks to dynamic random keys, you only need to remember one passwordβ€”the one you use to unlock FiveBoxes. Every file is safeguarded by five layers of encryption for enhanced security you can trust. When PRO Unlimited version is used, five to twelve layers of encryption are used and video, audio and photos can be added to your private notes.

Screenshots

Crypto Notes4 screens
FiveBoxes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Crypto Notes at none against FiveBoxes's 1. Crypto Notes also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. FiveBoxes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Crypto Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Crypto Notes ships an update every 11 days, FiveBoxes fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Crypto Notes versus FiveBoxes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrypto NotesFiveBoxes
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 days β€” betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size1 MB161 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperεΈ… ι‚΅Ion Vuc

In-app purchases

None

Crypto Notes

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

FiveBoxes

One-time1
  • PRO Unlimited$9.99

Questions

Is Crypto Notes free?
Crypto Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FiveBoxes free?
FiveBoxes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Crypto Notes or FiveBoxes have ads?
Neither Crypto Notes nor FiveBoxes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Crypto Notes or FiveBoxes?
Crypto Notes ships an update every 11 days, and FiveBoxes fortnightly. Most recently, Crypto Notes was updated on October 4, 2026 and FiveBoxes on October 7, 2026.

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