ZyNotes vs SwipeNote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ZyNotes
This app offers a secure, offline note-taking experience with no account required. It features a rich editor, to-do lists, image insertion, and PDF export. Customize your workspace and protect sensitive entries with a password.
- Fast and frictionless note-taking
- Private and offline by default
- Optional iCloud backup
- Advanced note editor with rich formatting
- Built-in to-do lists
- Add photos to notes
- Share notes as PDF
- Lock and secure your notes
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ZyNotes is a private and secure offline notes app for writing notes without internet. Take notes anytime with no account, no sync, and full control over your data. Key Features: 1. Fast & Frictionless Note-Taking Start taking notes instantly — no loading screens, no accounts, no unnecessary steps. Perfect for quick thoughts, study notes, journaling, or everyday writing. 2. Private & Offline by Default Your data stays securely on your device. No login, no syncing unless you choose it, and zero data collection. Ideal for private notes, sensitive information, and offline work. 3. Optional iCloud Backup Turn on iCloud Backup anytime to automatically store your notes safely in your personal iCloud account. Easily restore notes or switch devices without losing data. 4. Advanced Note Editor Write with power and clarity using the rich formatting toolbar: - Bold, italics, underline - Headings & titles - Checklists - Numbered lists - Bullet points - Code blocks - Quotes & highlights - Insert images Everything designed for a smooth, distraction-free experience. 5. Built-In To-Do Lists - Use ZyNotes as your offline task manager. - Create checklists, track daily tasks, manage projects, organize study goals, or plan routines — all inside your notes. - No cloud, no accounts. Just simple and effective task tracking. 6. Add Photos to Notes Embed images directly inside your notes — perfect for saving documents, whiteboard snapshots, inspiration photos, or reminders. 7. Share Notes as PDF Instantly export any note as a clean, formatted PDF. Great for sharing study summaries, work documents, meeting notes, or professional material. 8. Customizable Design Make your workspace your own with: - Beautiful themes (light/dark/system) - Custom backgrounds - Multiple font options - Adjustable text sizes 9. Organize with Categories Sort your notes into categories for simple and clear organization — work, journal, study, ideas, or anything you choose. 10. Lock & Secure Your Notes Protect private entries with a password. Reliable protection for sensitive content. 11. Lightweight & Responsive ZyNotes launches instantly, runs smoothly, and keeps memory usage low — perfect for fast note-taking on the go. This app is designed for students, professionals, creators, and anyone who wants a fast, private, customizable, and secure note-taking experience — online or offline. Stay private. Stay organized. Stay productive with ZyNotes. Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://zynotes.pntapps.com/privacy
SwipeNote
Rediscover and organize your past notes with a unique swipe-based interface. Automatically categorize thoughts, set reminders, and use AI to expand on ideas. Your notes remain private and on your device.
- Swipe-based note navigation
- Automatic organization by category
- AI-powered idea expansion
- Customizable reminders
- Privacy-focused local storage
- Distraction-free design
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Most of us treat our Notes app like a junk drawer — a place for half-finished ideas, reminders, random drafts, etc. But once written, those notes rarely see the light of day. SwipeNote is my solution to that. SwipeNote helps you rediscover forgotten ideas and organize your notes effortlessly. Swipe through your past notes one by one — left to dismiss, right to organize. SwipeNote creates a read-only copy of your notes that stay on your device and will not be able to be read by anyone. Your original notes in the Apple Notes app are never changed, moved, or deleted. Each note you swipe right on gets automatically sorted into the right category, helping you build an organized collection of your thoughts. Then, you can set a reminder to be notified of your genius so it doesn't just collect dust. Your notes are half an idea. If you want to make a complete thought, SwipeNote uses AI to grow your seedling by giving you action items, insights, and related notes. We understand notes contain private, sensitive content. This is a privacy first app. Your notes stay on your device. They are stored only in local memory. Deleting the app will delete all the data. Locked notes will be ignored in the import. Features - Swipe-based navigation through your past notes - Automatic organization by category - Minimal, distraction-free design - Optional AI expansion - Smooth animations and a delightful tactile feel - Option to share a specific note snippet - Notifications to be reminded of a specific note snippet This is perfect for: - Creatives looking to rediscover old ideas. - Anyone who loves productivity tools with personality. - People who want to organize notes while going on a journey of the past.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SwipeNote at every 3 days against ZyNotes's fortnightly. ZyNotes's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. ZyNotes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and SwipeNote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
ZyNotes ships an update fortnightly, SwipeNote every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and June 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ZyNotes | SwipeNote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (27 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 86.2% of reviews — better | 83.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 27 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Md Imran Ansari | Mehar Nallamalli |
Customer experience
ZyNotes
SwipeNote
In-app purchases
ZyNotes
- Zynotes Weekly Premium$3.997 Days
- Zynotes Premium (Annual)7 Days trial$24.991 Year
- Zynotes Lifetime Access$39.99
SwipeNote
- SwipeNote Pro - Lifetime$1.99









