Secret Notes vs Caffeinated Notes

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

Caffeinated Notes is a note-taking app built for speed. Capture thoughts as fast as paper, then find them faster than paper ever could with instant full-text search. SEARCH-FIRST DESIGN Start typing and results appear instantly. No folders to navigate, no tags to remember. Just type what you're looking for and it's there. Your notes are always one search away. FAST CAPTURE Tap the home screen widget to jump straight into a new note. No loading screens, no friction. Just you and your thoughts. CAPTURE FROM ANYWHERE Share text, links, or web pages from any app directly into Caffeinated Notes. Browsing an article you want to save? Share it. Found a quote you like? Share it. It becomes a note instantly. WORKS 100% OFFLINE Your notes live on your device first. No account required, no internet needed. Caffeinated Notes works anywhere: on a plane, in the subway, or off the grid. RICH TEXT EDITING - Bold, italic, headings, and lists - Checklists that sync with your To-Dos view - Code blocks with syntax highlighting - Tables, blockquotes, and dividers - Inline images and file attachments TO-DOS THAT LIVE IN YOUR NOTES Check off tasks right where you wrote them. All your open tasks appear in a unified To-Dos view. Add the To-Dos widget to your home screen to see and check off tasks at a glance. NOTEBOOKS Group related notes into notebooks, or let search do the organizing for you. SYNC ACROSS DEVICES (Optional subscription) Sign in to sync your notes across all your devices. Changes sync automatically in the background. Share notebooks with family, friends, or teammates. VERSION HISTORY Made a mistake? View and restore previous versions of any note. EXPORT & BACKUP Export individual notes as Markdown, HTML, or copy formatted text. Create full backups of all your notes anytime. PRIVACY FOCUSED Your notes stay on your device unless you choose to sync. We don't read your notes, we don't sell your data, and we never will. Terms of Use: https://caffeinatedsoftworks.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://caffeinatedsoftworks.com/privacy/