Comparison

VaultNotes vs Gregor

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

Head to head
About

VaultNotes

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VaultNotes keeps your private thoughts and plans on-device, locked behind Face ID or your device passcode. Open the app, authenticate, and dive straight into a clean, focused notebook designed for iPhone. - Fast Secure Unlock Enter the vault with Face ID or your device passcode. VaultNotes automatically re-locks whenever you leave the app, so your notes stay protected. - Beautiful Note List Search, pin favorites, and view recent edits at a glance. Relative timestamps and haptic feedback make organization effortless. - Powerful Editing Write with a distraction-free editor that supports Markdown. Toggle preview with a tap to see exactly how your formatting will look. - Local-Only Storage Notes never leave your device - no accounts, servers, or analytics. Everything is stored securely with SwiftData. - Quick Share & Cleanup Share any note with the system sheet, or automatically clear empty drafts so your list stays tidy. Whether you’re outlining plans, tracking ideas, or keeping a personal journal, VaultNotes keeps it simple, secure, and private.

About

Gregor

Features
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Minimalist calendar-based notes and journaling app. Guiding principles: # Simplicity You pick a day on the calendar and add a note to that day. Basic usage is as simple as that. No clutter, no distractions, no ads. # Reliability Your notes are stored as plain markdown files in iCloud or on your own device. Edit them with your preferred apps, copy or sync them wherever you want, and keep access and control regardless of Gregor itself. # Polish Access information easily, edit markdown from a native UI, and use local AI features to easily search and summarize your notes.

Screenshots

VaultNotes4 screens
Gregor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VaultNotes at none against Gregor's 4. Gregor's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Gregor sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. VaultNotes asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VaultNotes ships an update monthly, Gregor weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
VaultNotes versus Gregor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVaultNotesGregor
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, Mac β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size31 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developertest2222Daniel Marques

In-app purchases

None

VaultNotes

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Gregor

One-time4
  • Small Tip$2.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$9.99
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  • Lifetime Supporter$24.99

Questions

Is VaultNotes free?
VaultNotes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gregor free?
Gregor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do VaultNotes or Gregor have ads?
Neither VaultNotes nor Gregor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VaultNotes or Gregor?
VaultNotes ships an update monthly, and Gregor weekly. Most recently, VaultNotes was updated on October 25, 2026 and Gregor on October 28, 2026.

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