Comparison

MaskID vs NaNote

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

Head to head
About

MaskID

This app allows you to selectively hide sensitive information on documents before sharing them. It uses on-device OCR to detect private data and offers secure local storage with optional cloud sync. Protect your identity and personal details with customizable masking and secure export options.

Highlights
  • Selective data masking
  • On-device OCR for data detection
  • Local secure vault with Face ID/PIN
  • Optional iCloud sync
  • Metadata removal
  • Secure PDF and image export
Features
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MaskID helps you redact IDs, passports, PDFs and photos before sharing them. Hide only the details a recipient does not need, then review the protected copy before sending it. PROTECT WHAT YOU SHARE Cover ID numbers, addresses, signatures, phone numbers, email addresses, bank details and other personal information. Keep required details visible and add a watermark to state the purpose of a copy. REVIEW ON YOUR DEVICE • Capture or import from Camera, Photos and Files. • On-device OCR suggests details that may be sensitive and can work without an internet connection. • Review every suggestion and adjust each mask yourself. You decide what remains visible. • Prepare multi-page PDFs, images, contracts, pay slips, forms and travel documents. • Optional direct import from Google Drive and Dropbox. CHECK THE EXPORTED COPY • Export a flattened, rasterized PDF or image. • Check the export for hidden text and recoverable layers. • Remove common GPS, camera and timestamp metadata from supported exports. • Share the protected copy, not the original. Checks help you review an export, but cannot confirm that you selected every sensitive area. Review every page and the recipient before sharing. KEEP DOCUMENTS PRIVATE • Store documents in an encrypted local library. • Protect the local Vault with Face ID or PIN and AES-GCM encryption. Vault documents stay on your device. • Core protection works without an account. • Optional MaskID Pro iCloud sync stores complete restorable packages for documents outside the Vault in your private CloudKit database. FREE AND PRO MaskID Free includes manual masks, on-device OCR suggestions, protected export and the local Vault. Free supports up to 10 documents processed cumulatively. MaskID Pro adds unlimited processing, batch tools, additional mask styles, image controls, purpose workflows and optional cloud features. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://lbernardo-dev.github.io/apps/en/case-studies/shield/privacy/

About

NaNote

Features
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NaNote keeps the notes that matter close at hand — exactly when you need them. Create quick notes, reminders, tasks, ideas, or anything you don’t want to forget. Keep important notes visible on your Home Screen with widgets, or pin them to your Lock Screen with Live Activities for instant access. Need a note only at a specific time? Schedule it for a time range and NaNote can automatically surface it in your widget when it becomes relevant. You can also receive a notification when a scheduled note starts, so important things don’t quietly slip by. Create as many notes as you need, switch between them anytime, and decide which ones deserve your attention right now. NaNote is designed to stay simple: no complicated folders, no bloated productivity system, and no endless setup. Just lightweight notes that appear where and when they’re useful. Use NaNote for: * Daily priorities * To-do items * Shopping reminders * Motivational notes * Meeting details * Travel information * Temporary reminders * Anything you want to keep visible Your notes shouldn’t disappear inside an app. Keep them where you’ll actually see them. Privacy Policy: https://getnanote.app/privacy

Screenshots

MaskID4 screens
NaNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NaNote at none against MaskID's 3. NaNote also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 days) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support 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. MaskID sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. NaNote asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MaskID ships an update every 3 days, NaNote daily. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MaskID versus NaNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaskIDNaNote
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLester Romero BernardoErik Bogdn

In-app purchases

3 purchases

MaskID

Subscriptions2
  • MaskID Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • MaskID Pro Annual7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • MaskID Pro Lifetime$44.99
None

NaNote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MaskID free?
MaskID is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NaNote free?
NaNote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MaskID or NaNote have ads?
Neither MaskID nor NaNote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MaskID or NaNote?
MaskID ships an update every 3 days, and NaNote daily. Most recently, MaskID was updated on October 16, 2026 and NaNote on October 7, 2026.

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