Comparison

NoteCrypt vs KeeHolder

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

Head to head
About

NoteCrypt

Features
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NoteCrypt - Your Private Encrypted Notes App Protect what matters most with SecureNote Vault, the secure and private note-taking experience built for privacy-minded users. Whether it’s personal thoughts, passwords, meeting notes, or creative ideas, your data stays safe and accessible only to you. KEY FEATURES Military-Grade Security β€’ AES-256 encryption - same standard used by governments β€’ End-to-end encryption - only you can access your notes β€’ Biometric authentication (Face ID/Touch ID) β€’ Auto-lock with customizable timeouts Seamless Note-Taking β€’ Beautiful, distraction-free writing experience β€’ Rich text formatting support β€’ Instant search across all notes β€’ Categories and tags for organization β€’ Quick note creation Advanced Privacy Protection β€’ Zero-knowledge architecture - we can't read your data β€’ Local-only storage option β€’ Emergency wipe feature β€’ Passcode fallback authentication β€’ Secure background auto-lock Optimized for All Devices β€’ Native iPad support with sidebar navigation β€’ iPhone-optimized interface β€’ Dark/Light mode support β€’ iCloud sync (optional) β€’ Offline-first design SMART ORGANIZATION β€’ Smart categories with visual tags β€’ Quick filters and search β€’ Pin important notes β€’ Archive old notes β€’ Bulk operations SECURITY YOU CAN TRUST Unlike other note apps that store your data in plain text, NoteCrypt encrypts everything before it leaves your device. Your journals, passwords, ideas, and confidential information remain protected even if your device is compromised. Perfect For: - Personal journals & diaries - Password & sensitive information - Business ideas & plans - Confidential meeting notes - Travel plans & important documents - Creative writing & brainstorming WHY CHOOSE NOTECRYPT? "Finally, a notes app that takes privacy seriously without compromising on design or usability." - Our Users

About

KeeHolder

Features
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KeeHolder v1.0 β€” a trust-first KeePass client for iPhone and iPad. Read, write, and manage your KDBX files without a server, an account, or telemetry. Full KDBX3 and KDBX4 support. Face ID / Touch ID unlock. Entry and group editing, database creation, master-password change, and save-conflict detection. AutoFill fills passwords into Safari and third-party apps via the QuickType bar after Face ID or master-password confirmation. No passwords leave the encrypted file. Live TOTP verification codes β€” 6- or 8-digit with a countdown timer β€” for entries with a TOTP seed (KeePassXC otpauth:// and KeePass 2 TOTP Seed formats). On iOS 18+, one-time codes also fill via AutoFill without opening the app. Free with one database. Unlock multiple databases with a one-time purchase. No subscriptions, no ads.

Screenshots

NoteCrypt4 screens
KeeHolder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: KeeHolder at Free against NoteCrypt's $0.99. KeeHolder also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 months). NoteCrypt's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On 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

KeeHolder is free to download; NoteCrypt costs $0.99 up front. KeeHolder sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NoteCrypt asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NoteCrypt ships an update every 3 months, KeeHolder daily. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
NoteCrypt versus KeeHolder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNoteCryptKeeHolder
Price$0.99Free β€” better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsDaily β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 β€” better17.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size4 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHarshad JadavPrashanth Gujjeti

In-app purchases

None

NoteCrypt

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

KeeHolder

One-time1
  • Unlock all databases$1.99

Questions

Is NoteCrypt free?
NoteCrypt costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is KeeHolder free?
KeeHolder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NoteCrypt or KeeHolder have ads?
Neither NoteCrypt nor KeeHolder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NoteCrypt or KeeHolder?
NoteCrypt ships an update every 3 months, and KeeHolder daily. Most recently, NoteCrypt was updated on September 9, 2026 and KeeHolder on September 21, 2026.

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