SentryNote vs Private Notes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SentryNote
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SentryNote - Secure Note-Taking for macOS and iOS Transform your note-taking experience with SentryNote, the most secure and feature-rich note-taking app for macOS. Built with privacy-first principles, SentryNote ensures your thoughts, ideas, and sensitive information remain protected while staying organized and accessible across all your devices. Military-Grade Security End-to-End Encryption: Every note is encrypted locally before syncing Zero-Knowledge Architecture: We can't read your notes - only you can Local-First Security: Your data stays on your device until you choose to share Advanced Encryption: Industry-standard AES-256 encryption for maximum protection Time-Limited Sharing Self-Destructing Notes: Set expiration times for sensitive information Temporary Access: Share notes that automatically disappear after viewing Secure Links: Generate encrypted sharing links with custom expiration View Tracking: See when your shared notes are accessed Team Collaboration Secure Team Workspaces: Collaborate without compromising security Role-Based Access: Control who can view, edit, or share specific notes Encrypted Team Sharing: All team communications remain encrypted Real-Time Sync: Changes sync instantly across all team members Powerful Note-Taking Rich Text Editor: Full markdown support with live preview Smart Organization: Folders, tags, and searchable content Cross-Platform Sync: Access your notes on macOS, iOS, and Web Offline Access: Work without internet - sync when connected Universal Access macOS Native App: Optimized for Mac with native performance iOS Companion: Full-featured mobile app for iPhone and iPad Web Application: Access your notes from any browser Seamless Sync: Your notes sync instantly across all platforms Privacy-First Design No Data Mining: We don't collect or sell your personal information Transparent Security: Open about our encryption methods Local Processing: Sensitive operations happen on your device GDPR Compliant: Full compliance with privacy regulations Perfect for: Professionals handling sensitive information Teams requiring secure collaboration Journalists and researchers Anyone who values privacy and security Why Choose SentryNote? Unlike other note-taking apps that store your data in plain text, SentryNote encrypts everything locally before it ever leaves your device. Our time-limited sharing feature ensures sensitive information doesn't linger in others' hands, while our team collaboration tools let you work securely with colleagues without compromising privacy. Get Started Today Download SentryNote and experience the future of secure note-taking. Your thoughts deserve the highest level of protection, available wherever you are. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Private Notes
This app transcribes and summarizes audio recordings entirely on your device, ensuring complete privacy. It offers real-time transcription, AI-generated summaries of key points and action items, and supports multiple languages, all without requiring an internet connection or account.
- 100% on-device processing
- Real-time transcription
- AI-powered summaries
- Multilingual support (10 languages)
- Offline functionality
- Export in Markdown
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Your meetings stay private. Every word, every summary, every action item - processed entirely on your device. No servers. No uploads. No accounts. Just you and your notes. COMPLETELY OFFLINE - TRULY PRIVATE Unlike other AI notetakers that upload your audio to cloud services, Private Notes - AI Note Taker processes everything using Apple Intelligence directly on your iPhone. Your sensitive work discussions, confidential calls, and personal voice memos never leave your device. No internet required (except for time you subscribe). Sync is off by default. No data collection. Period. REAL-TIME TRANSCRIPTION Watch your words appear instantly as you speak. Private Notes - AI Note Taker uses Apple's speech recognition for real-time transcription with minimal latency. AI-POWERED SUMMARIES Stop wasting hours reviewing recordings. When your meeting ends, Apple Intelligence instantly generates: • Comprehensive narrative summary • Key points and highlights • Important decisions made • Action items with assignees • Main topics and themes discussed • Handles recordings of any length with full context preserved. MULTILINGUAL SUPPORT Transcribe in 10 languages: English, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish. DESIGNED FOR PRIVACY FROM DAY 1 • Zero data collection - we literally cannot access your data • No account required - start recording in seconds • Audio never leaves your device - all processing happens on-device • Optional encrypted iCloud backup - sync transcripts across devices • Works in airplane mode - recording and AI work fully offline • Encrypted local storage - iOS-level security built in • No analytics or tracking - your usage is your business SIMPLE AND POWERFUL FEATURES • One-tap recording with elegant, intuitive interface • Background recording - switch apps without stopping your session • Full searchable transcript with accurate timestamps • Beautiful dark mode support • Compact app size - no bloated AI models to download • Export transcripts and summaries in Markdown DEVICE REQUIREMENTS AI summaries require Apple Intelligence enabled device. Speech transcription works on all devices. WHY PRIVATE NOTES - AI NOTE TAKER Most AI notetakers and voice recorder apps process your voice on remote servers. That means your confidential discussions - therapy sessions, doctor visits, legal consultations, salary negotiations, business strategies - travel through the internet and sit on someone else's computer indefinitely. Private Notes - AI Note Taker is different. We built this offline note taker from the ground up to be 100% local and on-device. No compromises. No "mostly private" half-measures. Paid users who want backup can enable optional iCloud sync - encrypted by Apple, with no third-party access. Sync is off by default, and we still can't see your data. When you delete a recording, it's gone forever - because we never had access to it in the first place. PERFECT FOR • Lawyers and legal professionals • Business professionals who value confidentiality • Students and academic researchers • Journalists and content creators • Anyone who wants AI without surveillance FREE TO TRY Start recording with Private Notes - AI Note Taker for free and experience truly private AI note-taking. No account required, no time limits. Start recording with Private Notes for free — no account required, no time limits. Get 3 recordings per month, real-time transcription, AI summaries, and export features - all processed 100% on your device. When you're ready for more, upgrade to Premium: • Unlimited recordings • Full export and sharing • Optional encrypted iCloud sync • Monthly or yearly subscription options — cancel anytime Download Private Notes - AI Note Taker and experience the future of note-taking — intelligent, instant, and completely private. Terms of Use: https://privatenotes.app/terms-of-use
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: SentryNote at 4 against Private Notes's 1. SentryNote also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, 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. SentryNote sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $34.99 per year and Private Notes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | SentryNote | Private Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (11 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Atomar, LLC | App Incubator Inc. |
In-app purchases
SentryNote
- SentryNote Basic$34.991 Year
Private Notes
- Weekly Plan3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Monthly Plan$4.991 Month
- Yearly Plan$24.991 Year
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