Comparison

My Notes Safe vs Secret Notepad with Password

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

Head to head
About

My Notes Safe

Securely store your private thoughts and sensitive information with multiple layers of protection. Features include flexible lock options, instant auto-lock, and customizable note organization. Back up your data to the cloud for easy recovery on new devices.

Highlights
  • Flexible lock options (PIN, password, pattern)
  • Decoy password protection
  • Instant auto-lock
  • Quick note capture
  • Swipe gestures for actions
  • Cloud backup and restore
Features
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My Notes Safe is the ultimate security-focused note-taking app for iPhone and iPad, designed to keep your private thoughts and sensitive information securely locked away from prying eyes with multiple layers of protection. Comprehensive Security - Flexible Lock Options: Secure your notes with a Numeric PIN, Complex Password, or convenient Pattern Lock. - Decoy Password: Protect your real data with a clever decoy password, perfect for situations where you're pressured to reveal access. - Instant Auto-Lock: The app automatically locks and returns to the login screen when you receive a call, notification, or switch apps, ensuring constant privacy. Powerful and Intuitive Features - Quick Capture: Open the app and start typing immediately to create a new secure note. - Swipe Gestures: Swipe right on any note for quick actions like formatting, copying, setting a reminder, or deletion. - Effortless Organization: Long-press and drag to reorder your notes freely and intuitively. - Full Personalization: Customize each note with different fonts, colors, and background colors to match your style. - Time-Based Reminders: Set alerts for important notes and to-dos to ensure you never miss a deadline. - Smart Sidebar: Use the left menu for quick navigation between folders and settings. Backup and Restore - Cloud Backup: Securely back up your data to iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive, or OneDrive. - Easy Recovery: Restore all your notes and settings to a new device quickly and seamlessly. Get Started Instantly - Built-In Guide: Find all the help you need with the integrated user guide and FAQs. Feedback and Support We highly value your experience. For any questions or suggestions, please contact our support team directly at awfsksk@gmail.com. We are committed to providing you with prompt and helpful assistance.

About

Secret Notepad with Password

Securely store your private thoughts and images with a password-protected vault. Features biometric unlock, screen blurring, and the ability to attach photos directly to notes without saving them to your camera roll.

Highlights
  • Password and biometric authentication
  • Screen blurring for privacy
  • Attach photos directly to notes
  • Photos not saved to camera roll
  • Undo/redo support
  • Search functionality
  • Dark mode
Features
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Got notes you'd rather keep to yourself? This app is a private notes app that keeps your secrets safe with a password and biometric authentication. While you're writing, the screen is blurred so no one nearby can read what you're typing. Set a simple numeric PIN or a complex alphanumeric password — whichever you prefer — and unlock it in an instant with Face ID or Touch ID. You can also attach photos directly to your notes. Pick from your photo library or take a shot right there on the spot. Photos taken inside the app are never saved to your camera roll, so even the most sensitive images stay locked away inside your notes. Photos and notes, all in one place ・Attach photos from your photo library ・Take a photo on the spot and insert it instantly ・Photos taken in the app are not saved to your camera roll ・Blur is applied to attached photos too, keeping them private ・Tap a photo to view it full screen Privacy and protection you can count on ・Face ID, Touch ID, and iOS passcode support ・Set anything from a simple numeric PIN to a complex alphanumeric password — change it anytime ・Password entry is hidden from view so no one can peek ・Blur the screen while writing; adjust the intensity with a simple slider Write with ease, find in a flash ・Undo and redo support — fix mistakes in a tap ・No limit on the number of notes ・Wide range of fonts and text sizes; Dynamic Type supported for comfortable reading ・Sort by last edited, created date, or title; manual ordering available ・Search to find any note quickly ・Dark mode supported ・Optimized for the larger iPad display

Screenshots

My Notes Safe4 screens
Secret Notepad with Password3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Secret Notepad with Password at 5.0 against My Notes Safe's 3.9. Secret Notepad with Password also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 78%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). My Notes Safe's advantage is ratings volume (83 vs 4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. My Notes Safe sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Secret Notepad with Password sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Secret Notepad with Password holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Notes Safe has 83 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of My Notes Safe's written reviews are positive against 100% of Secret Notepad with Password's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My Notes Safe ships an update every 2 months, Secret Notepad with Password monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
My Notes Safe versus Secret Notepad with Password: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy Notes SafeSecret Notepad with Password
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (83 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings83 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer炜 桂manabu ueda

Customer experience

My Notes Safe

All ratings83 ratings
Positive74.7%
Neutral7.2%
Negative18.1%
Written reviews79 reviews
Positive78.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative15.2%

Secret Notepad with Password

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

My Notes Safe

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
1 purchases

Secret Notepad with Password

One-time1
  • Ad-Free Plan(Lifetime)$2.99

Questions

Is My Notes Safe free?
My Notes Safe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Secret Notepad with Password free?
Secret Notepad with Password is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, My Notes Safe or Secret Notepad with Password?
Secret Notepad with Password is rated higher. My Notes Safe averages 3.9 out of 5 from 83 ratings, while Secret Notepad with Password averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do My Notes Safe or Secret Notepad with Password have ads?
Both My Notes Safe and Secret Notepad with Password show ads.
Which is updated more often, My Notes Safe or Secret Notepad with Password?
My Notes Safe ships an update every 2 months, and Secret Notepad with Password monthly. Most recently, My Notes Safe was updated on October 15, 2026 and Secret Notepad with Password on October 6, 2026.

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