Comparison

Shadow Notes vs Zero Note

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

Head to head
About

Shadow Notes

Features
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This app offers a unique way to manage your personal notes using a hash-based system, securely stored in your private iCloud • You can only access your notes with a hash. • Your notes are saved exclusively in your private iCloud. • Access your notes across devices via iCloud synchronization. Privacy Policy: https://www.apps-laboratory.com/privacy-policy-shadow-notes Terms of Use: https://www.apps-laboratory.com/terms-of-use-shadow-notes

About

Zero Note

Securely share encrypted notes that automatically disappear after being read or based on custom rules. Options include self-destruction by views or time, location-based access control, and email notifications upon opening. Access notes from any device via a keyboard extension.

Highlights
  • Self-destruct by views
  • Self-destruct by time
  • Location-based access control
  • Email notifications on opening
  • Keyboard extension access
  • Audit trail
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Zero note: Self-destruct shareable encrypted notes Think of it's a way to share one time secrets, one time confidential notes with others that disappears after its been read or based on your self-destruct rules. A secure way to share a private encrypted note that self-destruct automatically based on your own terms: 1. Self-destruct by views 2. Self-destruct by time 3. Whitelist by location, country or anywhere 4. Get notified by email when it is opened by the recipient 5. Accèss Zero Note from anywhere using the keyboard extension. 6. Audit Trail note when it was first seen and last seen.

Screenshots

Shadow Notes4 screens
Zero Note4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Zero Note at every 3 days against Shadow Notes's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Shadow Notes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Zero Note sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shadow Notes ships an update every 2 months, Zero Note every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and August 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Shadow Notes versus Zero Note: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadow NotesZero Note
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB10 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperKaramanets OleksandrPradeep Burugu

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Shadow Notes

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Annually7 Days trial$9.991 Year
2 purchases

Zero Note

One-time2
  • Zero Note Lifetime Basic$9.99
  • Zero Note Lifetime Pro$12.99

Questions

Is Shadow Notes free?
Shadow Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Zero Note free?
Zero Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Shadow Notes or Zero Note have ads?
Neither Shadow Notes nor Zero Note shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shadow Notes or Zero Note?
Shadow Notes ships an update every 2 months, and Zero Note every 3 days. Most recently, Shadow Notes was updated on September 17, 2026 and Zero Note on August 19, 2026.

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