Comparison

Secure Local Notes vs Denkna

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

Denkna

Features
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You didn't open that app. Your thumb did. Denkna puts a pause between your impulse and your action. You choose which apps you open too much - TikTok, Instagram, Reels, Shorts - and Denkna blocks them with a simple question: why are you opening this? No lecture, no guilt trip. Just a moment to think. Often that's enough to put your phone back down. FREE, ALWAYS • Block as many apps as you like • The why-question and an honest answer • A wait timer of 5 to 60 seconds before you're let through • The off switch has a wait timer too — no more switching it all off on impulse • Today's numbers DENKNA PLUS • Schedules: Denkna switches itself on at set times • Full lockdown: everything locked until you enter your code • Weekly report: where your thumb has been taking you • Your real screen time, every day • The Home Screen widget Already using Denkna before this update? You keep everything — free, forever. PRIVACY THE WAY IT SHOULD BE Everything stays on your device. No account, no ads, no reselling your data. Denkna uses Apple's official Screen Time technology (Family Controls). See denkna.nl/privacy. Denkna doesn't make your phone useless. It makes it yours again. Denkna Plus is €2.00 per month with a 7-day free trial. It renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends; manage or cancel any time in your Apple Account. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ — Privacy policy: https://denkna.nl/privacy

Screenshots

Secure Local Notes4 screens
Denkna2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Denkna at 17.0 against Secure Local Notes's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Secure Local Notes versus Denkna: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSecure Local NotesDenkna
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel CollinsworthTygo Suurenbroek

In-app purchases

None

Secure Local Notes

No in-app purchases

None

Denkna

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Secure Local Notes free?
Secure Local Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Denkna free?
Denkna is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Secure Local Notes or Denkna have ads?
Neither Secure Local Notes nor Denkna shows ads.

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