Crypto Notes vs Ortel
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
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.
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.
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Verdict
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.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | Crypto Notes | Ortel |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | Every 3 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ๅธ ้ต | John Gallardo |
In-app purchases
Crypto Notes
No in-app purchases
Ortel
No in-app purchases









