Comparison

Secure Local Notes vs Easy To Do List

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

Head to head
About

Secure Local Notes

Capture ideas, to-dos, and lists securely on your device. Your notes are encrypted and protected with biometrics or passcode, with no accounts or tracking required. Enjoy a simple, fast, and private note-taking experience.

Highlights
  • On-device encryption
  • Biometric/passcode unlock
  • Offline functionality
  • No accounts or tracking
  • Rich text editor
  • Tagging and sorting
  • Data export options
Features
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Safe and Secure Notes is a fast, beautiful, and private place to capture everything that matters—ideas, to‑dos, lists, and more. Your data never leaves your device and is protected with industry‑standard encryption. Unlock with Face ID/Touch ID or your device passcode. No accounts, no subscriptions, no tracking—just your notes, safely stored on your iPhone or iPad. Why you’ll love it • Private by design: Notes are encrypted at rest on your device. Only you can unlock them. • Simple and fast: Open, jot it down, and get back to your day. No clutter, no distractions. • Notes and To‑Dos: Keep thoughts and tasks together, each with titles, tags, and rich body text. • Biometrics + Passcode: Secure access using Face ID/Touch ID with passcode fallback. • Works offline: Everything is stored locally. No connection required. • No accounts: Start immediately—no signup or personal data requested. • No analytics: We don’t collect or share your information. Period. Thoughtfully designed features • Clean editor: Write comfortably with a focused, distraction‑free interface. • Tags: Organize with simple comma‑separated tags; search across titles and tags. • Favorites: Star important notes to keep them at the top. • To‑Do mode: Quickly mark tasks complete while keeping an edit history and tags. • Smart sorting: Notes and to‑dos are ordered to surface what matters most. • Quick actions: Haptic feedback on saves and actions makes the app feel responsive and delightful. • Optional lock: Choose whether the app requires authentication on launch or after returning from the background. • Export your data: Create plaintext, RTF, PDF, or CSV exports. Optionally protect exports with a password. • Local storage: Your data is saved on device using modern, reliable storage technology. Security you can trust • On‑device encryption: Note bodies are encrypted using strong, modern cryptography. • Protected key: The encryption key is stored in the system Keychain with user‑presence required (biometrics or passcode). • Device unlock: Authentication uses the secure system prompt—no custom password logic. • Access control: Choose when the app relocks after being backgrounded. Designed for focus • Minimal, elegant interface that puts your content first. • Thoughtful defaults that keep you moving—no complicated setup. • Keyboard toolbar and smooth navigation for fast entry and review. Use cases • Daily journal and ideas • Project notes and meeting summaries • Shopping lists and quick reminders • Personal checklists and routines • Sensitive snippets you don’t want synced or shared Your data, your device Safe and Secure Notes is built around a simple promise: your notes belong to you. The app doesn’t upload, sell, or analyze your content. There are no hidden servers or third‑party SDKs. Everything runs locally, with encryption and system‑level protections you already trust. Roadmap We’re focused on quality, performance, and privacy. If you have feedback or requests, we’d love to hear from you. Summary • Private: encryption at rest; unlock with Face ID/Touch ID or passcode • Local: works fully offline; no accounts or tracking • Practical: notes and to‑dos with tags, favorites, and search • Portable: export to TXT, RTF, PDF, or CSV (optional password protection) Write freely. Organize simply. Keep it safe—with Safe and Secure Notes.

About

Easy To Do List

Organize your daily life with smart lists, calendar integration, and a dedicated grocery tracker. Enjoy a beautiful dark mode interface and seamless iCloud sync across Apple devices. This app prioritizes your privacy and offers voice input for tasks.

Highlights
  • Smart task organization
  • Built-in calendar view
  • Dedicated grocery list
  • iCloud device sync
  • Privacy-focused data storage
  • Voice task detection
  • Dark and light modes
Features
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Easy To Do List - Reminders & Tasks is the ultimate productivity companion designed to keep your life organized and stress-free. With a stunning dark-mode interface and intuitive gestures, managing your daily agenda has never been this satisfying. Key Features: - Smart Organization:** Effortlessly manage your daily workload with smart lists for Scheduled, Overdue, and Completed items. - Calendar Integration:** Visualize your upcoming week with the built-in calendar view to never miss a deadline. - Groceries List:** A dedicated, clean space to track your shopping needs separate from your work tasks. - Seamless Sync:** Your tasks stay perfectly in sync across all your Apple devices using iCloud. - Privacy First:** We don't track you. Your data is stored securely on your device and your personal iCloud. - Beautiful Design:** Enjoy a premium visual experience with a sleek dark theme and vibrant neon accents. - Added the apple watch app - New Ai speak icon to detect your task by voice - new light mode Terms of Use (EULA): https://sites.google.com/view/to-do-list-reminders-taskss?usp=sharing Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/todolist-reminderstasks/home

Screenshots

Secure Local Notes4 screens
Easy To Do List4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Secure Local Notes at 5.0 against Easy To Do List's 4.0. Secure Local Notes also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). Easy To Do List's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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. Easy To Do List sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Secure Local Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Secure Local Notes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
Secure Local Notes versus Easy To Do List: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSecure Local NotesEasy To Do List
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.0 (4 ratings)
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel CollinsworthShehab Hegazy

Customer experience

Secure Local Notes

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Easy To Do List

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Secure Local Notes

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Easy To Do List

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access (One Time Payment)$29.99

Questions

Is Secure Local Notes free?
Secure Local Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Easy To Do List free?
Easy To Do List is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Secure Local Notes or Easy To Do List?
Secure Local Notes is rated higher. Secure Local Notes averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Easy To Do List averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Secure Local Notes or Easy To Do List have ads?
Neither Secure Local Notes nor Easy To Do List shows ads.

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