Comparison

Private Note Encrypted vs Hacker protection

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

Head to head
About

Private Note Encrypted

Features
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Private Note lets you send a secret message that self-destructs the moment it is read. Your message is encrypted on your device with AES-256-GCM before it ever leaves. We only ever store unreadable ciphertext — never your text or your key. The instant the recipient opens it, it is permanently deleted. No copies, anywhere. WHY PRIVATE NOTE • Zero-knowledge: our servers never see your message or your key • Read once, then gone forever — no recovery, no archive, no backup • No accounts, no phone number, no tracking, no ads • Unread messages auto-expire after 7 days • All data stored and processed in the EU (GDPR-compliant) HOW IT WORKS 1. Write your secret and choose an encryption key 2. Create a secure link — only ciphertext is uploaded 3. Share the link, and give the key separately 4. The recipient opens it once, enters the key, and the message is destroyed PERFECT FOR Passwords, API keys, access codes, private messages — anything you don't want lingering in an inbox or chat history. Reading notes others send you is always free. A Private Note Premium subscription unlocks unlimited secure-link creation. SUBSCRIPTION Private Note Premium is an auto-renewable monthly subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at purchase confirmation. It renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://private-note.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://private-note.app/privacy Private Note is built on a simple principle: privacy is a right, not a feature.

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Hacker protection

Features
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One suspicious link, one leaked password or one overlooked warning can put more than an account at risk. Ward turns scattered security signals into clear answers before uncertainty becomes a bigger problem. Built for everyday decisions, Ward brings breach monitoring, password exposure checks, scam and phishing warning signs, Wi‑Fi insights, device-integrity signals and an AI security assistant into one calm dashboard. Instead of technical noise, you get priorities, context and practical next steps. Make security a habit, not a reaction. Add the emails you care about, check anything suspicious and let Ward guide your next move. Ward helps you understand digital risks on your iPhone without exaggerated promises. • Monitor email addresses for known data breaches • Check whether a password appears in known compromise records • Review suspicious links and messages for scam or phishing warning signs • Follow clear breach action plans and relevant iOS security alerts • Check Wi-Fi and device-integrity signals • Ask the AI security assistant what to do next Ward cannot scan every file or installed app. Results are informational; no automated check can determine with certainty that a link or message is safe or malicious. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sheriff.com.ua/ward/privacy-policy Contact: ward@sheriff.com.ua

Screenshots

Private Note Encrypted3 screens
Hacker protection4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Private Note Encrypted at 3 against Hacker protection's 1. Private Note Encrypted also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Private Note Encrypted sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month and Hacker protection sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Private Note Encrypted ships an update every 11 days, Hacker protection fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Private Note Encrypted versus Hacker protection: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrivate Note EncryptedHacker protection
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB23 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperZONESOFT S.R.L.Sheriff Security AG

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Private Note Encrypted

Subscriptions1
  • English$3.991 Month
2 purchases

Hacker protection

Subscriptions2
  • Ward Weekly Pro$4.997 Days
  • Ward Yearly Pro$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Private Note Encrypted free?
Private Note Encrypted is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hacker protection free?
Hacker protection is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Private Note Encrypted or Hacker protection have ads?
Neither Private Note Encrypted nor Hacker protection shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Private Note Encrypted or Hacker protection?
Private Note Encrypted ships an update every 11 days, and Hacker protection fortnightly. Most recently, Private Note Encrypted was updated on October 31, 2026 and Hacker protection on November 6, 2026.

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