Comparison

NoteCrypt vs DotBGE

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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 • AES-256 encryption - same standard used by governments • End-to-end encryption - only you can access your notes • Biometric authentication (Face ID/Touch ID) • Auto-lock with customizable timeouts Seamless Note-Taking • Beautiful, distraction-free writing experience • Rich text formatting support • Instant search across all notes • Categories and tags for organization • Quick note creation Advanced Privacy Protection • Zero-knowledge architecture - we can't read your data • Local-only storage option • Emergency wipe feature • Passcode fallback authentication • Secure background auto-lock Optimized for All Devices • Native iPad support with sidebar navigation • iPhone-optimized interface • Dark/Light mode support • iCloud sync (optional) • Offline-first design SMART ORGANIZATION • Smart categories with visual tags • Quick filters and search • Pin important notes • Archive old notes • 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

DotBGE

Securely encrypt and decrypt files, photos, and text messages on your iPhone and iPad. Share encrypted content with trusted contacts or password-protect sensitive data. Your files and encryption keys remain private and under your control.

Highlights
  • RSA-4096 and AES-256-GCM encryption
  • Encrypt for specific contacts or with a password
  • Identity cards for secure sharing
  • Encrypt text messages
  • Open .bge files from any app
  • Face ID/Touch ID protected vault
  • Preview decrypted files without saving
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DotBGE encrypts your files right on your iPhone and iPad. No accounts, no DotBGE servers, no tracking. Your files and keys stay yours. Built on the open .bge format, DotBGE uses RSA-4096 and AES-256-GCM encryption to protect documents, photos, PDFs, media, archives, and folders. Share encrypted files with people you trust using identity cards, or lock files with a password only you know. ENCRYPT FOR A FRIEND Encrypt a file so only a specific person's identity can unlock it. Add trusted contacts, then encrypt in a few taps. No passwords to exchange and no shared secret to leak. ENCRYPT TEXT MESSAGES Type or paste text, encrypt it for yourself, a trusted contact, or a password, then share it as a .bge message file through any chat app. The recipient opens it in DotBGE to read and copy the decrypted message. IDENTITY CARDS, NOT RAW KEYS Share your identity card with a QR code or .bgekey file so others can encrypt files for you. No copy-pasting long public keys. PASSWORD MODE No contact yet? Encrypt with a passphrase instead. Anyone with the password can decrypt, which is useful for one-time sharing. OPEN .bge FILES FROM ANYWHERE Open encrypted files from Files, Mail, or any app that offers document handoff. DotBGE routes .bge files into a private decrypt-and-preview flow. OPEN .bge FORMAT Your encrypted files use a documented, self-describing container. They are portable and not locked to any account or service. FACE ID VAULT Keep encrypted files in a local vault protected by Face ID or Touch ID. Optional iCloud sync keeps your encrypted vault available across your own devices. PREVIEW AFTER DECRYPTING View photos, PDFs, text, audio, and video inside the app after decrypting without writing decrypted copies to disk. ENCRYPT FROM ANYWHERE Encrypt from Photos, Files, or other apps through the share sheet. Single-file encryption, preview, and decryption are always free. DOTBGE PRO Unlock batch encryption, folder encryption, an unlimited vault, and multiple identities. A monthly option is available for short-term projects. Decryption, preview, and single-file encryption stay free. Perfect for: • Sending sensitive documents to a specific person • Keeping private files encrypted before sharing or storing them • Professionals handling confidential files on the go • People who want their own keys, on their own device Encrypt your files. Keep your keys. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdfla/ Privacy Policy: https://dotbge.app/privacy

Screenshots

NoteCrypt4 screens
DotBGE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DotBGE at Free against NoteCrypt's $0.99. DotBGE also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 months). NoteCrypt's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

DotBGE is free to download; NoteCrypt costs $0.99 up front. DotBGE sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. NoteCrypt asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NoteCrypt ships an update every 3 months, DotBGE every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and August 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
NoteCrypt versus DotBGE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNoteCryptDotBGE
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHarshad Jadav刚 熊

In-app purchases

None

NoteCrypt

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

DotBGE

Subscriptions1
  • DotBGE Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
One-time1
  • DotBGE Pro Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is NoteCrypt free?
NoteCrypt costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is DotBGE free?
DotBGE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NoteCrypt or DotBGE have ads?
Neither NoteCrypt nor DotBGE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NoteCrypt or DotBGE?
NoteCrypt ships an update every 3 months, and DotBGE every 8 days. Most recently, NoteCrypt was updated on September 9, 2026 and DotBGE on August 24, 2026.

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