Comparison

LocalPort vs Synapse Notes

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

Head to head
About

LocalPort

Features
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Turn your device into a secure AI fortress. LocalPort is the personal data gateway that combines on-device intelligence with strict privacy control. In an era of cloud dependency, LocalPort takes a different approach. Your sensitive documents, notes, and memories stay anchored on your device. When you need the power of external AI, LocalPort serves as the secure bridgeβ€”opening only when you say so. CORE FEATURES: The "Wake-on-Request" Gateway LocalPort introduces a revolutionary way to interact with external LLMs and AI services without exposing your database. Inbound Request: When an external service needs info, it "docks" at your relay server. You are the Captain: You receive a push notification asking for permission. Local Export: Approve via Biometrics, and LocalPort processes the answer locally. Only the specific result leaves your deviceβ€”never your raw files. On-Device Intelligence (Llama 3.2) Chat with your data without an internet connection. Smart RAG: Instant answers from your PDFs, images, and text files using local vector search. Privacy-First OCR: Extract text from screenshots and photos instantly on your hardware. Vector Database: Your data is indexed locally for meaning-based retrieval, not just keyword matching. Secure by Design Zero Cloud Storage: We don't host your data. It lives and dies on your phone. Biometric Auth: FaceID/TouchID integration ensures only you can approve data egress. Encrypted Channels: All "Port" traffic is ephemeral and strictly encrypted. WHO IS LOCALPORT FOR? Developers and professionals who need a secure "local API" for their life. Privacy advocates who want the utility of AI without the surveillance. Anyone looking to organize their digital life in a private, searchable harbor. LocalPort: Your Data. Your Device. Your Rules.

About

Synapse Notes

Features
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Synaps Notes is a private, on-device note app built for local AI. Write and organize notes directly on your iPhone. Chat with your own notes and documents using local AI models. Import PDFs, images, and text files with OCR support. Keep your data on-device by default, with optional Google Drive backup. No account is required to use the core features

Screenshots

LocalPort3 screens
Synapse Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Synapse Notes at none against LocalPort's 1. 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. LocalPort sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Synapse Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
LocalPort versus Synapse Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLocalPortSynapse Notes
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size129 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developershota komatsuCan Ahmet Ozguven

In-app purchases

1 purchases

LocalPort

One-time1
  • lifetime purchase$4.99
None

Synapse Notes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LocalPort free?
LocalPort is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Synapse Notes free?
Synapse Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LocalPort or Synapse Notes have ads?
Neither LocalPort nor Synapse Notes shows ads.

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