Comparison

Crypto Notes vs Ortel

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” 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

Ortel

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Ortel is a map-first notes app for moments tied to real places. Instead of dumping ideas into one long list, Ortel lets you pin each note to the exact spot where it happened. Capture the thought, keep the context, and find it again when you are nearby. Use Ortel to: - Save quick notes to specific places on the map - Auto-capture location context, including address and point of interest - Browse your notes visually with map pins - Review nearby notes sorted by distance - Keep your notes private and synced across your devices with iCloud Perfect for food finds, travel moments, neighborhood discoveries, and everyday reminders you want to remember by location.

Screenshots

Crypto Notes4 screens
Ortel3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Ortel at every 3 days against Crypto Notes's every 11 days. Crypto Notes's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Crypto Notes ships an update every 11 days, Ortel every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Crypto Notes versus Ortel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrypto NotesOrtel
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 3 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size1 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerๅธ… ้‚ตJohn Gallardo

In-app purchases

None

Crypto Notes

No in-app purchases

None

Ortel

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Crypto Notes free?
Crypto Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ortel free?
Ortel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Crypto Notes or Ortel have ads?
Neither Crypto Notes nor Ortel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Crypto Notes or Ortel?
Crypto Notes ships an update every 11 days, and Ortel every 3 days. Most recently, Crypto Notes was updated on October 25, 2026 and Ortel on October 28, 2026.

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