Comparison

Notee vs Files Vault Pro, Security Lock

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

Head to head
About

Notee

This app transforms your phone into an intelligent AI note taker and voice recorder. It accurately transcribes meetings, lectures, and interviews into text, summaries, and actionable notes. Organize your digital notebook and access recordings anytime.

Highlights
  • Smart voice dictation
  • Live audio transcription
  • Advanced AI summarizer
  • Speaker identification
  • High quality audio capture
  • Instant audio to text converter
  • Multilingual dictation
Features
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Notee: AI Note Taker — Transcribe Audio and Video to Text Instantly transcribe audio to text, transcribe video to text, and turn voice recordings into smart AI meeting notes. Notee is the best AI note taker for meetings, lectures, and interviews — combining a powerful voice recorder with automatic speech to text conversion. TRANSCRIBE AUDIO & VIDEO TO TEXT - Transcribe audio to text — record voice and watch transcription appear instantly on screen. - Transcribe video to text — upload any MP4, MP3, or audio file and get an accurate text transcript in seconds. - Video transcriber for YouTube, interviews, and recorded meetings — paste a link or import a file to generate a full transcript automatically. - Audio to text transcription with speaker identification — know exactly who said what in every meeting or lecture. - Voice recording transcription — transform voice memos and recorded calls into searchable, editable text. AI NOTE TAKER & MEETING MINUTES - AI note taker for Zoom and Google Meet — automatically generate clean meeting notes without lifting a finger. - Meeting minutes generator — get structured meeting summaries with key decisions and action items right after every call. - AI meeting note taker with smart summarization — condense hours of audio into concise, shareable meeting notes. - AI notetaker for lectures — record classes and let the AI create study guides and key concept summaries instantly. SPEECH TO TEXT & VOICE RECORDER - Speech to text app — accurate voice dictation converts spoken words into structured text without manual effort. - Voice to text for iPhone — high-quality voice recorder with instant transcription in multiple languages. - Audio transcription app — upload MP3, MP4, M4A, or WAV files for fast, accurate audio to text conversion. - Voice memo transcription — turn quick personal recordings into readable, searchable notes in seconds. - Free audio transcription for new users — try the AI note taker and transcription features at no cost. WHO IS IT FOR? BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS — Turn every call or team sync into documented meeting minutes. The AI meeting note taker captures action items so nothing falls through the cracks. STUDENTS & EDUCATORS — Use the lecture recorder and speech to text app to convert classes into structured notes. Focus on learning while the AI note taker handles the writing. JOURNALISTS & CONTENT CREATORS — Transcribe interviews and recorded audio to text instantly. Pull accurate quotes and build articles faster with the built-in audio transcription app. ENTERPRISE GRADE SECURITY AND PRIVACY Your ideas belong entirely to you. We prioritize absolute data safety. Every audio note, voice dictation, and transcribed text is processed utilizing highly secure protocols. We guarantee strict privacy standards, meaning your sensitive meeting minutes and personal voice memos are never shared with unauthorized parties. Information about subscription auto-renewal: Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed by the user. Auto-renewal may be turned off by navigating to iTunes Account Settings after purchase. After canceling a subscription, it will stay active until the end of the period. Auto-renewal will be disabled. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be discarded when the user purchases a subscription. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account upon purchase confirmation. An account will be charged for renewal 24 hours before the end of the current period. The cost depends on the selected plan. Terms of Service: https://noteeapp.com/hub/legal/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://noteeapp.com/hub/legal/privacy-policy Billing terms: https://noteeapp.com/hub/legal/subscription-terms

About

Files Vault Pro, Security Lock

Securely store and encrypt private photos, files, and documents directly on your device. Protect sensitive data with hardware-backed security and multiple unlock methods like Face ID, PIN, or pattern.

Highlights
  • On-device AES-GCM encryption
  • Face ID/Passcode, PIN, or pattern unlock
  • Add files from Photos, Camera, or Files
  • Built-in viewer for various file types
  • Export as ZIP or single items
  • Name collision guard for safe exporting
Features
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Protect private photos and files with hardware-backed security and on-device encryption. On-device AES-GCM. Files are encrypted locally with a symmetric key stored in the Secure Enclave–backed Keychain (When Passcode Set, This Device Only). Three unlock methods. Face ID/Passcode, PIN, or a 3×3 pattern lock. Change anytime behind a biometric “master gate.” Real file handling. Add from Photos, Camera, or Files. Quick Look viewer for PDFs, videos, audio, and more. Pinch-to-zoom for images. Safe exporting. Export everything as a ZIP or single items. Photos can also be saved straight to the system Photos library. Name collision guard. Incoming items and exports get unique names automatically. No accidental overwrites. Secure by default. The “+” button and destructive actions are disabled when locked to prevent exploits. No account. No cloud. No trackers. Your vault lives on your device. Face ID / device passcode authentication Optional PIN and 3×3 pattern lock Encrypted storage for photos, PDFs, docs, videos, audio Built-in viewer (images, PDFs, media, many file types via Quick Look) Add from Camera, Photos, or Files Export all (ZIP) or single items Save exported photos to the Photos app Filename sanitization and automatic de-duplication Wipe-all option when needed Private scans, IDs, medical docs Sensitive work files on BYOD devices Photos you don’t want in cloud libraries Files Vault Pro keeps features local to minimize attack surface. Do not rely on any consumer app for life-critical secrecy. No data collected from this app. Camera and Photos permissions are used only for adding or saving your content. Face ID is used for on-device authentication. Nothing leaves the device.

Screenshots

Notee4 screens
Files Vault Pro, Security Lock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Notee at Free against Files Vault Pro, Security Lock's $1.99. Notee also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (4.7K vs 1). Files Vault Pro, Security Lock's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Notee is free to download; Files Vault Pro, Security Lock costs $1.99 up front. Notee sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Files Vault Pro, Security Lock asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Notee holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notee has 4.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Notee versus Files Vault Pro, Security Lock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNoteeFiles Vault Pro, Security Lock
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.8 (4.7K ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews69.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.7K — better1
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#103 — better—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.016
Further details — not scored
Size139 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGM UniverseApps LimitedEyeOS Store Inc.

Customer experience

Notee

All ratings4,738 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral1.7%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews606 reviews
Positive69.1%
Neutral6.4%
Negative24.4%

Files Vault Pro, Security Lock

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Notee

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Recordings stop without notification
  • Unreliable recording during disruptions

Requested features

2 requests
  • Windows app version
  • Phone call recording and transcription

Files Vault Pro, Security Lock

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Notee

Subscriptions10
  • Premium7 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Premium7 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • Premium$8.997 Days
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  • Premium3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • Premium$39.991 Year
  • Premium$49.991 Year
  • Premium$69.991 Year
  • Premium$79.991 Year
  • Premium1 Year trial$79.991 Year
  • Premium7 Days trial$79.991 Year
None

Files Vault Pro, Security Lock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Notee free?
Notee is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Files Vault Pro, Security Lock free?
Files Vault Pro, Security Lock costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Notee or Files Vault Pro, Security Lock?
Notee is rated higher. Notee averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.7K ratings, while Files Vault Pro, Security Lock averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Notee or Files Vault Pro, Security Lock have ads?
Neither Notee nor Files Vault Pro, Security Lock shows ads.

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