PM Max vs ZenNotes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PM Max
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PM Max: Password Manager is an advanced secure password lock app that lets users safely store, organize, and manage passwords, notes, and sensitive information with powerful encryption and encrypted cloud synchronization across devices. Highly Secure Passwords Manager with Cloud Sync: PM Max protects your sensitive data using AES-256 bit encryption while allowing you to securely sync your vault through your own cloud storage such as Google Drive, Dropbox, device backups, and more. Your data remains encrypted and fully under your control at all times. Multiple Login Types: The application gives users flexible and secure ways to unlock their vault, including Pattern Lock, Master Password, and Biometric Authentication (Fingerprint/Face Unlock). Malicious Login Detection: PM Max automatically locks itself for a specific period after multiple failed login attempts, helping defend against unauthorized access and brute-force attacks. Category-wise Data Organization: The application provides a powerful hierarchical organization system that allows users to structure their data using multi-level nested categories. Within these categories, users can store passwords, notes, and other sensitive information in an organized way. Custom Fields: PM Max supports an unlimited number of custom fields so users can tailor every entry to their needs. Field types include Plain Text Box, Password Box, Note Box, and even the ability to securely store Images. Password Generator: The built-in Password Generator helps users create strong, unique, and highly secure passwords instantly. Weak & Repeated Passwords Alert: To improve overall security, the application highlights weak passwords and detects reused passwords, helping users quickly identify and strengthen vulnerable credentials. Multiple View Types: PM Max includes flexible UI options, allowing users to choose between Tile View or List View when browsing their stored data. Multiple Color Themes: The application currently supports two visual themes: Dark and Light. Users can switch between them based on comfort and preference. Multiple Language Support: PM Max supports more than 14 languages, making the application accessible to users across different regions. Secure Cloud Sync & Backup: Users can securely sync their encrypted vault through their preferred cloud storage provider. This makes it easy to restore data when switching devices or reinstalling the application. Export Data: PM Max allows users to export their encrypted data at any time for backup or secure transfer purposes. File Import Data: The application supports importing passwords from multiple file formats, including Google CSV files, PM Max (.txt) files, and PM Max (.csv) files. QR Code Import: Passwords can be quickly transferred between devices by scanning a QR code inside the application, making secure device-to-device migration simple and fast. Bookmark: Users can bookmark frequently accessed entries for quick and convenient access whenever needed. Auto Logout Application: If the application remains unused for a specified time, PM Max automatically logs out to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive information. Subscription Access: PM Max is offered through an affordable subscription model with a low monthly cost. A free trial is available so users can explore all features before subscribing. PM Max: Passwords Manager is a subscription app. View subscription terms and auto-renewal details at https://passwords-manager.com/subscription-terms
ZenNotes
This app allows you to create and manage notes using plain Markdown files. It offers flexible storage options, rich text formatting with live previews, and powerful organization tools like task management and note linking. Designed for both phone and tablet, it prioritizes user privacy with no accounts or tracking.
- Plain Markdown file storage
- Live rich text previews
- Wikilinks and #tags
- Vault-wide task management
- Table databases as CSV
- Excalidraw drawing support
- Share extension for quick capture
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ZenNotes is a local-first markdown notes app for writing, organizing, and connecting ideas without giving up ownership of your files. YOUR NOTES, YOUR FILES Every note is a plain .md file in a vault you control. Start with storage on your iPhone or iPad, use iCloud Drive, or open a folder through the system document picker. Local and iCloud vaults work without an account. ZENNOTES CLOUD Connect an optional ZenNotes Cloud plan to: • Sync a vault across ZenNotes desktop and mobile • Sync notes and attachments • Create manual and automatic daily backups • Restore a full vault or a single note from a backup • Publish notes to the web and manage their public links Cloud never replaces the free local-first workflow. Use it only when you want hosted sync, backup, or publishing. WRITE IN MARKDOWN Use a focused editor with headings, lists, tasks, tables, code, links, wikilinks, tags, callouts, footnotes, and frontmatter. A mobile formatting bar keeps common actions close to the keyboard, and a pinch resizes the text to your eyes. RICH, OFFLINE PREVIEW Render KaTeX math, Mermaid diagrams, JSXGraph, function plots, tables, callouts, and more directly on your device. ORGANIZE YOUR WAY Pin your go-to notes and folders to the top, swipe rows to act on them, create and rename nested folders, browse tags, search the full vault, manage tasks, create periodic notes, and work with table databases stored as CSV. CAPTURE QUICKLY Create a quick note from the app or send text and links to ZenNotes from the iOS share sheet. HOME SCREEN WIDGETS Start a note, open a recent one, or check today's tasks without opening the app. New Note also lives on the Lock Screen, and the widgets wear your theme. PRIVACY BY DEFAULT ZenNotes has no advertising or tracking. Local and iCloud notes stay in the storage you choose. When you enable ZenNotes Cloud, the account identity, connected-device information, and vault content needed for the Cloud features you use are sent to the ZenNotes service. Payment details are handled by Stripe. ZenNotes is open source. Your vault remains useful outside the app because it is made of ordinary files.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ZenNotes at none against PM Max's 2. ZenNotes also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, device support 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
Both are free to download. PM Max sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. ZenNotes asks for nothing beyond the download.
PM Max ships an update every 6 weeks, ZenNotes every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PM Max | ZenNotes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.9 (11 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 81 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Taha Husain | Lumary Labs LLC |
In-app purchases
PM Max
- Monthly Plan$0.991 Month
- Yearly Plan$9.991 Year
ZenNotes
No in-app purchases









