Comparison

Secret Notebook vs Notes Manager

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

Head to head
About

Secret Notebook

Features
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Your notes are private. Your phone says otherwise. Every app you use wants an account. Every cloud service wants to sync. Private Notes does neither. Unlock with Face ID, write your note, and know it never leaves your device. No account. No cloud. No compromise. Secret Notebook is a secure, offline notepad built for people who take privacy seriously. Everything you write is encrypted on your device and locked behind Face ID, Touch ID, or device authentication โ€” with zero cloud sync, zero account, and zero data ever sent anywhere. PRIVATE BY DESIGN โ€” ALWAYS - Face ID and Touch ID lock on every app launch - Device authentication support for all iOS devices - Encrypted on-device storage โ€” nothing ever leaves your phone - No cloud sync, no backend, no server, no data harvesting - No account or sign-up required โ€” ever - Privacy overlay hides your content when you switch apps STAY ORGANISED - Create plain text notes instantly - Build simple, clean checklists - Pin important notes to the top of your list - Search by title or note content โ€” instantly - Focused, distraction-free editor โ€” just you and your notes BUILT FOR SPEED AND SIMPLICITY - Lightweight โ€” fast launch, fast search, no loading screens - Works 100% offline โ€” no Wi-Fi or mobile data needed - No ads, no tracking, no analytics - Clean minimal interface โ€” no clutter, no learning curve Who Uses Secret Notebook? - Anyone who wants notes that stay on their device โ€” full stop - Professionals storing sensitive reminders and personal information - Privacy-conscious users who refuse cloud photo and note services - Anyone who wants a fast, clean notepad that just works Your notes. Your phone. Your privacy. Secret Notebook โ€” encrypted, offline, and locked with Face ID. The last notepad you will ever need.

About

Notes Manager

Features
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Notes Manager is your all-in-one companion for taking notes, managing finances, and saving your favorite websites. Features -Save notes and memos -Save website links for quick access -Built-in finance calculator -Your data stays on your device -Fast and easy to use -Organize your information

Screenshots

Secret Notebook4 screens
Notes Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Secret Notebook at 15.6 against Notes Manager's 26.5. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Secret Notebook versus Notes Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSecret NotebookNotes Manager
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 โ€” better26.5
Further details โ€” not scored
Size21 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIsnaad SB SharahbeelThieu Nguyen

In-app purchases

None

Secret Notebook

No in-app purchases

None

Notes Manager

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Secret Notebook free?
Secret Notebook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Notes Manager free?
Notes Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Secret Notebook or Notes Manager have ads?
Neither Secret Notebook nor Notes Manager shows ads.

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