# Kagi Assistant vs PrivacyNotes

The clearest difference is monetization model: Kagi Assistant at free against PrivacyNotes's free with in-app purchases. Kagi Assistant also leads on ratings volume (36 vs 1). PrivacyNotes's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kagi Assistant sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $28.99 per month and PrivacyNotes sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PrivacyNotes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kagi Assistant has 36 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Kagi Assistant ships an update weekly, PrivacyNotes every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kagi Assistant | PrivacyNotes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kagi-assistant/id6755965340/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/privacynotes-zero-knowledge/id6785958812/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **36** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 65.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kagi Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478239470) | [Lifetime Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6785958814) |

## What reviewers say

### Kagi Assistant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kagi-assistant/id6755965340)

Access over 30 leading AI models for private, ad-free interactions. Get grounded answers with web access, create custom assistants, and manage conversations with adjustable retention controls. Designed for thinkers, creators, and professionals to enhance problem-solving and research.

**Highlights:** Access 30+ leading AI models, Private chat with adjustable retention, Create custom assistants, Web access for grounded answers, Quick and Research Assistant modes, Edit prompts and switch models mid-conversation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ultimate Monthly | $28.99 | per month |


### PrivacyNotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/privacynotes-zero-knowledge/id6785958812)

Securely manage your notes, tasks, and journal with end-to-end encryption. This app ensures your data is private by design, with no trackers or ads. It works offline and syncs encrypted across your devices without requiring an account.

**Highlights:** Zero-knowledge encryption, Markdown-native notes, Task management, Private journaling, Offline functionality, Cross-device sync

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 GB Encrypted Storage | $4.99 | per year |
| 2 GB Encrypted Storage | $8.99 | per year |
| 5 GB Encrypted Storage | $17.99 | per year |
| PrivacyNotes Pro | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kagi Assistant free?

Kagi Assistant is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PrivacyNotes free?

PrivacyNotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Kagi Assistant or PrivacyNotes?

PrivacyNotes is rated higher. Kagi Assistant averages 4.8 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while PrivacyNotes averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Kagi Assistant or PrivacyNotes have ads?

Neither Kagi Assistant nor PrivacyNotes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Kagi Assistant or PrivacyNotes?

Kagi Assistant ships an update weekly, and PrivacyNotes every 3 days. Most recently, Kagi Assistant was updated on September 30, 2026 and PrivacyNotes on September 20, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*