Comparison

Private Notes vs F·NOTES

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

Head to head
About

Private Notes

Features
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LockNotes is a privacy-focused iOS app that lets you store personal notes securely on your device with built-in lock protection. Your data stays local, works offline, and is never uploaded to the cloud. Designed for speed, simplicity, and security, LockNotes gives you full control over your private information.

About

F·NOTES

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F·NOTES is a fast, minimal notes app. Write, organize, and access your notes from anywhere — offline or online, always in sync.

Screenshots

Private Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Private Notes at 2 against F·NOTES's —. On price, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Private Notes versus F·NOTES: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrivate NotesF·NOTES
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad — better—
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTalal AslamNathan Fast

In-app purchases

None

Private Notes

No in-app purchases

None

F·NOTES

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Private Notes free?
Private Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is F·NOTES free?
F·NOTES is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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