# Zero Note vs Basalt Cobalt

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Basalt Cobalt at none against Zero Note's 2. Basalt Cobalt also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Zero Note's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Zero Note sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Basalt Cobalt asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zero Note | Basalt Cobalt |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zero-note-self-destruct-notes/id6760115126/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 13 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pradeep Burugu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1593852439) | [Jeneta Rose King](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779095150) |

## What reviewers say

### Zero Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zero-note-self-destruct-notes/id6760115126)

Securely share encrypted notes that automatically disappear after being read or based on custom rules. Options include self-destruction by views or time, location-based access control, and email notifications upon opening. Access notes from any device via a keyboard extension.

**Highlights:** Self-destruct by views, Self-destruct by time, Location-based access control, Email notifications on opening, Keyboard extension access, Audit trail

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Zero Note Lifetime Basic | $9.99 | one-time |
| Zero Note Lifetime Pro | $12.99 | one-time |


### Basalt Cobalt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basalt-cobalt-tier-plan/id6779095148)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Zero Note free?

Zero Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Basalt Cobalt free?

Basalt Cobalt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Zero Note or Basalt Cobalt have ads?

Basalt Cobalt shows ads; Zero Note does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*