Comparison

Swoopbox vs Vault Notes by Hansson

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

Head to head
About

Swoopbox

Quickly save links, text, images, and files with a single tap. Organize your saved content into custom boxes for easy retrieval. Access saved items offline and paste them directly into other apps using a custom keyboard.

Highlights
  • Save content with one tap
  • Organize with custom boxes
  • Offline web page access
  • Custom keyboard for pasting
  • Sync across devices
  • Add notes to saved items
Features
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Have you ever saved a link, image, or file for later, then had trouble finding it again? Save it instantly with one tap of the share button, then open it again right when you need it. Swoopbox helps you quickly save links, text, images, and files, then organize them so they are easy to find again. Web pages can be saved for offline access, so you can revisit them without an internet connection. Supported files such as images and PDFs can also be opened right inside the app. You can now add saved resources to the custom keyboard and use them directly in input fields across other apps. • Key Features 1. Save Content Fast - Save links, text, images, and files from anywhere with one tap of the share button - Add resources easily without switching apps - Choose a box while saving, or create a new box to organize it right away 2. Use Items from the Custom Keyboard - Add saved links, text, images, and files to the Swoopbox keyboard - Paste the resource you need directly into input fields in other websites or apps - Use filters by resource type and pinned items to reach favorites faster 3. Organize for Easy Access - Manage important resources with boxes, favorites, and pinned items - Find the link, image, or file you need quickly with search and filters - Add notes to each resource so you remember why you saved it 4. Save Pages and Files for Offline Viewing - Save web pages as they are (WebArchive / full-page capture) - Reopen saved pages without an internet connection - View supported files such as images and PDFs directly in the app 5. Recommendations and Reminders - Rediscover recent, popular, and recommended resources from Home - Get unread-resource alerts and daily or weekly summaries 6. Continue on Every Device - Sign in to automatically sync links, images, files, boxes, notes, and saved pages - Continue viewing your saved resources on any device • Contact Us - Email: millenniumrhino@gmail.com • Legal Terms of Use: https://www.swoopbox.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.swoopbox.com/privacy

About

Vault Notes by Hansson

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Vault Notes is a private, text-first notes app built for iPhone and iPad. Write notes and todos, organize notebooks, use reminders, and keep your text in sync across devices connected to the same WebDAV. Attachments like photos, audio, video, PDFs, and other files stay local on the device where they were added, which keeps sync fast, lightweight, and dependable. Vault Notes is designed for people who want a focused notes library that stays efficient instead of turning into a heavy file vault. Highlights - Notes, todos, checklists, and subtasks - Notebooks and nested notebook organization - Text-first WebDAV sync across your devices - Local attachments with file, image, PDF, audio, and video support - Native share extension - Reminder scheduling - App Lock with biometric protection on supported devices - Multiple profiles and sync settings

Screenshots

Swoopbox4 screens
Vault Notes by Hansson4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Vault Notes by Hansson at none against Swoopbox's 2. Vault Notes by Hansson also leads on ads (none vs shown). Swoopbox's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence 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. Swoopbox sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Vault Notes by Hansson asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Swoopbox ships an update every 3 days, Vault Notes by Hansson every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Swoopbox versus Vault Notes by Hansson: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwoopboxVault Notes by Hansson
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size117 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMin Jae LeeHansson Inc

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Swoopbox

Subscriptions2
  • Swoopbox Pro Monthly1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • Swoopbox Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
None

Vault Notes by Hansson

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Swoopbox free?
Swoopbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vault Notes by Hansson free?
Vault Notes by Hansson is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Swoopbox or Vault Notes by Hansson have ads?
Swoopbox shows ads; Vault Notes by Hansson does not.
Which is updated more often, Swoopbox or Vault Notes by Hansson?
Swoopbox ships an update every 3 days, and Vault Notes by Hansson every 5 days. Most recently, Swoopbox was updated on October 30, 2026 and Vault Notes by Hansson on October 25, 2026.

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