App Stash vs Dash Notes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
App Stash
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Ever found an app you wanted to try or explore later, but then forgot about it the next day? Ever took a screenshot of a great app that simply disappeared into your camera roll? Ever wanted to download an app, but didn't have the space, so you simply forgot about it? App Stash is here to make sure these things never happen again. App Stash is your personal library of bookmarked apps; the ones that matter to you. You can save the apps you discover, add notes, and come back to them whenever youβre ready. Whether itβs an app recommended by a friend, featured on the App Store, or mentioned online, AppStash makes sure you never lose track of it. - Searching apps for a friend? Stash your finds so you never forget what you want to recommend. - Found a great one but you can't get into it right now? Stash it until you're ready for it. - Doing research for app ideas? Use App Stash to save the ones that inspire you, and add notes about it. Use it to analyse competition, and brainstorm your next app idea. Features youβll love: β Save apps instantly, directly from the App Store! β Add notes to each app so you remember why you saved it! β Save wonderful App Store Stories for later! β Save TestFlight Invites! β Automatically sync your stash across other Apple devices! β BONUS: Bookmark ANY links or websites with App Stash! Stop losing apps to screenshots and forgotten names. Build your own stash of apps you care about. Note: App Stash uses Appleβs Standard EULA. To read the Terms of Use, please visit: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Dash Notes
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Dash is a private, offline-first note-taking app built for people who want to think without being watched. No accounts. No analytics. No tracking. Notes live on your device. If you choose to sync between your own devices, every byte is end-to-end encrypted before it leaves your phone β the relay server cannot read your notes. FEATURES β’ Rich, block-based editor β headings, lists, checklists, code, tables, quotes, dividers, embeds, alignment, drag-and-drop reordering, multi-block selection. β’ Folders, tags, full-text search, version history. β’ Image attachments stored locally inside the app. β’ Per-page passphrase encryption (AES-GCM-256, PBKDF2 key stretching) and app-level lock with Face ID / Touch ID. β’ Optional end-to-end encrypted multi-device sync β pair with a QR code, decrypt on-device, server only sees ciphertext. β’ Self-destructing notes that wipe themselves after a set time or N views. β’ Markdown / DOCX / PDF / CSV export, encrypted backup files (.dashpack). β’ 30-day Trash for soft-deleted notes. β’ Four themes: Light, Dark, DarkBlue, Fallout (terminal green). β’ Works fully offline. Syncs automatically when you reconnect. β’ Free. No subscription. No upsell. No ads. PRIVACY Dash is built for people who treat notes as the most sensitive thing on their device. The app collects no analytics, contacts no third-party SDKs, and makes no network calls except to the optional sync relay (only when you turn it on, only with encrypted blobs). The relay sees opaque ciphertext addressed by random vault IDs β it cannot read or attribute your notes to you. WHO IT'S FOR β’ Writers, researchers, and journalists who want a clean editor without the cloud baggage. β’ Anyone storing sensitive ideas, journal entries, passwords, or work-in-progress drafts. β’ People migrating off ad-supported note apps that monetize what you write. FROM THE TEAM This is version 1.5.0. Built by Filmshape Ltd. Source code is open and auditable. Feedback welcome. TERMS OF USE (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://dashnote.io/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Dash Notes at every 2 days against App Stash's fortnightly. Dash Notes also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. App Stash sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Dash Notes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
App Stash ships an update fortnightly, Dash Notes every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | App Stash | Dash Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 2 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aman R Agarwal | Filmshape Ltd |
In-app purchases
App Stash
- App Stash Pro$1.991 Month
- App Stash Pro$9.991 Year
Dash Notes
- Dash Sync7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Dash Sync7 Days trial$47.991 Year
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