Comparison

Crypto Notes vs Foxlore

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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

Foxlore

This app offers private note-taking with on-device AI for intelligent search and content understanding. It supports markdown, rich text, and secure note locking, with all data processed locally for maximum privacy. Enjoy a one-time purchase for all features and future updates.

Highlights
  • On-device AI for search and image understanding
  • Semantic and keyword search
  • Full markdown with rich text editing
  • Note linking and backlinks
  • Face ID/Touch ID protected notes
  • Optional end-to-end encrypted iCloud sync
  • One-time purchase, no subscription
Features
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Foxlore is a private, intelligent notebook that helps you capture ideas, connect knowledge, and rediscover what you know. • Write with rich Markdown, including tables, LaTeX equations, lists, callouts, code blocks and inline images. • Browse your library as a streamlined note stream with focused notes and compact previews. • Organize notes using nested tags and reusable Include, Require and Exclude filters. • Find information using exact-word and semantic search, or discover related ideas with Find Similar. • Generate on-device summaries on supported devices. • Attach locations, calendar events, audio and PDFs—then search their extracted content. • Create links between notes and attachments. • Zoom into images with familiar pinch gestures. • Protect sensitive notes by locking tags with Face ID or Touch ID. • Import and export Markdown, or export individual notes as paginated PDFs. • Keep your library synchronized through iCloud, with automatic local backups. Privacy is fundamental to Foxlore. Search, indexing, image captions and AI features run on your device. Foxlore does not send your notes or searches to a hosted AI service. When iCloud sync is enabled, your library is synchronized privately using Apple’s CloudKit.

Screenshots

Crypto Notes4 screens
Foxlore4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Crypto Notes at none against Foxlore's 1. On price, update cadence, 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. Foxlore 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, Foxlore every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Crypto Notes versus Foxlore: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrypto NotesFoxlore
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, Mac
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer帅 邵Searchliness

In-app purchases

None

Crypto Notes

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Foxlore

One-time1
  • Unlock Foxlore$14.99

Questions

Is Crypto Notes free?
Crypto Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Foxlore free?
Foxlore is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Crypto Notes or Foxlore have ads?
Neither Crypto Notes nor Foxlore shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Crypto Notes or Foxlore?
Crypto Notes ships an update every 11 days, and Foxlore every 2 weeks. Most recently, Crypto Notes was updated on October 4, 2026 and Foxlore on September 25, 2026.

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