Private Notes (Nostr) vs Private Notes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Private Notes (Nostr)
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Private Notes is an encrypted password manager and secure notes app built on the Nostr protocol β a private alternative to cloud-based managers like 1Password or Bitwarden. Every password, login, and note is encrypted on your device before it ever leaves β no company, no server, no cloud provider can read it. Only you, with your nsec (and optionally a PIN), hold the key. Your password vault: Store logins β username, password, website, and notes β right where you need them. Generate strong passwords two ways: memorable "by words" phrases or fully random characters, with strength shown as you type. Copy any field in one tap, and keep everything organized with folders and labels. Your notes, still yours: Markdown notes, folders, and labels live in the same encrypted vault as your logins. Recovery codes, travel plans, reading lists β anything you'd trust to a notes app, without trusting a company with the plaintext. Built on real cryptography, not a promise: Your identity is a cryptographic key pair (nsec/npub), not an email and password. Everything is encrypted and signed locally before it's published. A PIN adds a second layer of encryption on top of your keychain-protected key β even someone with your nsec can't read your vault without it. The PIN is never written to disk. There's no "forgot password" flow, because there's no password to reset β and no backdoor. Back up your nsec somewhere safe; without it, nothing can be recovered. Sync without a company in the middle: Private Notes syncs through Nostr relays β servers that store your encrypted vault β and you choose which ones to use. Pick public relays, run your own, or use several at once for redundancy: if one goes offline, your vault is still there on the others. No single company holds your data or controls your access. Available now on iOS and macOS. Private Notes is built for: Anyone switching from a cloud password manager who wants a vault that's properly end-to-end encrypted Privacy-conscious users who want full control over their passwords and notes Nostr enthusiasts who want one secure identity across Nostr apps Anyone tired of apps that mine or sell their data Download Private Notes today β your passwords and notes: encrypted, decentralized, and always yours.
Private Notes
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Private Notes - Light is a clean, privacy-focused notes app designed for fast, distraction-free writing. Create and manage personal notes in a simple interface that keeps the focus on your thoughts, not on clutter. The app is built for people who want a lightweight place to capture ideas, reminders, drafts, and private reflections without unnecessary complexity. Key features: β’ Clean and minimal note-taking experience β’ Privacy-first design for personal writing β’ Fast note creation and editing β’ Simple organization for everyday notes β’ Lightweight interface built for clarity Private Notes - Light was designed and developed with attention to user experience, performance, and practical mobile app architecture. It reflects a modern Flutter implementation focused on polished UI, reliable behavior, and a calm writing experience. Whether you are saving quick thoughts, drafting ideas, or keeping private notes close at hand, Private Notes - Light gives you a focused space to write.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Private Notes at none against Private Notes (Nostr)'s shown. Private Notes (Nostr)'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Private Notes (Nostr) ships an update every 2 weeks, Private Notes every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Private Notes (Nostr) | Private Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks β better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 β better | 18.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | alexey popkov | Muhammed Emir Cihangir |
In-app purchases
Private Notes (Nostr)
No in-app purchases
Private Notes
No in-app purchases





