Comparison

Secret Notes vs DayStack

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

Head to head
About

Secret Notes

Features
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Secret Notes is the private notepad for everything that’s nobody else’s business: thoughts, lists, plans, recordings. No account, no tracking, no ads β€” your notes stay on your device, encrypted and behind PIN or Face ID. PRIVACY FIRST β€’ App lock with PIN or Face ID, auto-locking after a timeout you choose β€’ Note contents are stored encrypted on your device (AES-256) β€’ Lock individual notes β€” content only shows after re-authenticating β€’ No account required, no data collection, no ads SEVEN NOTE TYPES β€’ Text with formatting (bold, italic, colors) and [[links]] between notes β€’ Checklists with sub-items and smart auto-checking β€’ Spreadsheets, Markdown, audio and video notes, tally counters ORGANIZE & FIND β€’ Categories, nested folders, colors, pinning, ratings β€’ Search and filters, custom sort by drag & drop β€’ Reminders β€” including recurring β€” with an overview screen β€’ β€œAt a Glance” home screen, archive, and trash with auto-cleanup β€’ Templates for recurring notes BACK UP & SYNC β€’ Encrypted backups, portable between devices β€’ Cloud backup and multi-device sync via your own server (Nextcloud/WebDAV) β€” your data lives only where you decide β€’ Direct device-to-device transfer on your local network EVERYDAY EXTRAS β€’ Widgets: quick add and recently edited notes β€’ Share sheet: save text, links, images and files from other apps β€’ Read notes aloud β€’ Fully localized in English and German FREE & PRO Text, checklist and tally notes, app lock, note lock, categories, reminders and widgets are free. Secret Notes Pro (one-time purchase, no subscription) unlocks spreadsheets, Markdown, audio/video, folders, attachments, note history, PDF export, backups and device sync.

About

DayStack

Features
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DayStack brings your todo list, pomodoro timer, and daily planner into one simple app. Stop switching between 3-4 apps β€” manage tasks, focus with timers, plan your day, and track your progress all in one place. TASK MANAGEMENT & TODO LIST Create tasks with subtasks, priorities, due dates, and tags. Organize with projects and categories. Drag to reorder. Mark complete with a tap. Simple and fast. POMODORO TIMER & FOCUS MODE Built-in pomodoro timer with customizable work and break intervals. Stay focused with timed sessions. Track how many pomodoros you complete each day. Ambient sounds to help you concentrate. STOPWATCH & COUNTDOWN TIMER General-purpose stopwatch and countdown timer for any timed activity. Save presets for quick access. Track time spent on tasks automatically. TIMEBOX PLANNER & TIME BLOCKING Plan your day with time blocks. Assign tasks to specific time slots. See your schedule at a glance with a visual timeline. Weekly overview included. DAILY PLANNER & REVIEW Start each day with intentions and goals. Review what you accomplished at the end. Rate your day. Build consistent daily habits with structured planning. STATISTICS & PRODUCTIVITY REPORTS See your productivity trends over time. Track completed tasks, focus time, and streaks. Daily, weekly, and monthly breakdowns to understand your habits. MORE FEATURES - Projects and tags for organization - Task priorities (low, medium, high) - Subtasks and checklists - Recurring tasks (daily, weekly, custom) - Due date reminders with notifications - Kanban board view - Search and filter tasks - Dark mode and multiple themes - Offline β€” no internet needed - No account required β€” your data stays on your device - Clean design interface - Backup and restore your data Whether you're a student studying for exams, a freelancer managing clients, or a remote worker organizing your day, DayStack gives you everything you need to stay organized, focused, and productive. Download DayStack now β€” your all-in-one productivity companion.

Screenshots

Secret Notes4 screens
DayStack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DayStack at none against Secret Notes's 1. DayStack also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.2). Secret Notes's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Secret Notes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DayStack asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Secret Notes ships an update every 3 days, DayStack every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Secret Notes versus DayStack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSecret NotesDayStack
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days β€” betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS26.213.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size4 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndreas GraufGunawan Santoso

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Secret Notes

One-time1
  • Secret Notes Pro$2.99
None

DayStack

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Secret Notes free?
Secret Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DayStack free?
DayStack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Secret Notes or DayStack have ads?
Neither Secret Notes nor DayStack shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Secret Notes or DayStack?
Secret Notes ships an update every 3 days, and DayStack every 2 months. Most recently, Secret Notes was updated on September 10, 2026 and DayStack on September 9, 2026.

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