PlainNotes Offline vs TapNote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
PlainNotes Offline
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PlainNotes Offline is a simple note editor designed for people who want complete control over their data. It works fully offline and never connects to the internet. Notes are stored only on your device and encrypted at rest. No cloud sync, no accounts, no trackingβyour data never leaves your device. Key Features β’ Fully offline, no network operations β’ Local-only storage (on your device) β’ Encryption at rest β’ Passphrase-protected access β’ No cloud sync, no accounts β’ No ads, no analytics, no third-party SDKs Important: No Recovery PlainNotes Offline has no recovery mechanism. If you forget your passphrase, delete the app, or reset your device, your notes cannot be recovered. This is an intentional design choice to maximize privacy and local data ownership. Privacy Policy: https://static.plainnotes.app/legal/privacy
TapNote
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TapNote is a simple and practical note-taking app designed for quick personal notes. Create notes easily, keep your thoughts organized, and access your saved notes whenever you need them. The app focuses on a clean interface, fast usage, and a distraction-free writing experience. TapNote is ideal for short reminders, daily thoughts, quick lists, simple ideas, and personal notes. Key Features: β’ Create quick personal notes β’ Edit and delete notes easily β’ Keep notes organized on your device β’ Simple and clean interface β’ Fast and lightweight experience β’ No account required β’ Easy to use for everyday note-taking TapNote is built for users who want a straightforward note app without unnecessary complexity.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: PlainNotes Offline at none against TapNote's shown. TapNote's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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.
| Parameter | PlainNotes Offline | TapNote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | β |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 13.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shanghai Duizhi Data Technology Co., Ltd | Emre Akin |
In-app purchases
PlainNotes Offline
No in-app purchases
TapNote
No in-app purchases









