# Secret Notes vs Scrib

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scrib at none against Secret Notes's 1. Scrib also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Secret Notes | Scrib |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrib-encrypted-offline-notes/id6766088339/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 4 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andreas Grauf](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878952443) | [Patrick Colton](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895561246) |

## What reviewers say

### Secret Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secret-notes-private-notepad/id6760174844)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Secret Notes Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


### Scrib

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrib-encrypted-offline-notes/id6766088339)

Securely store and organize your notes locally on your device with robust AES-256 encryption. Features include plain text and Markdown support, folders, checklists, and a PIN lock for enhanced privacy. Import notes from other services and manage them easily.

**Highlights:** AES-256 encryption, Offline note storage, Plain text and Markdown support, Folder organization, Checklist functionality, PIN lock and Vault, Import from other apps

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Secret Notes free?

Secret Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Scrib free?

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

### Do Secret Notes or Scrib have ads?

Neither Secret Notes nor Scrib shows ads.

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