VaultNotes vs Gregor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
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 youβre outlining plans, tracking ideas, or keeping a personal journal, VaultNotes keeps it simple, secure, and private.
Gregor
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Gregor sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. VaultNotes asks for nothing beyond the download.
VaultNotes ships an update monthly, Gregor weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VaultNotes | Gregor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Weekly β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, Mac β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 β better | 18.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | test2222 | Daniel Marques |
In-app purchases
VaultNotes
No in-app purchases
Gregor
- Small Tip$2.99
- Medium Tip$4.99
- Large Tip$9.99
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- Lifetime Supporter$24.99









