Comparison

My Notes Safe vs Tiny Notes

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

Tiny Notes

Securely store your private notes, passwords, and sensitive information with advanced biometric and password protection. Keep your data locked away without cloud sync, and access it instantly with Face ID or Touch ID.

Highlights
  • Password & PIN protection
  • Face ID & Touch ID unlock
  • No cloud sync
  • Smart data detection
  • Unlimited notes
  • Dark Mode support
  • Print and share options
Features
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Keep your private notes, passwords, and sensitive data locked away with Tiny Notes — the secure note vault with Face ID, Touch ID, and master password protection. Instantly lock your secret diary, PIN-protected memos, or hidden journal with biometric unlock in seconds. Features • Password & PIN protection — lock every note behind a master password • Face ID & Touch ID unlock — instant biometric access to your secret vault • Stays private — no cloud sync, no account required • Smart data detection — tap phone numbers, URLs & addresses to act on them instantly • Unlimited notes — store as many private notes as you need • Dark Mode support • Haptic feedback — satisfying tactile response on all modern iPhones • Print via AirPrint or copy lists to clipboard • Share by AirDrop, Message or Mail • Split Screen support for iPad • Supports Portrait and Landscape orientations • Available on iPhone, iPad & Mac Note: For your security, Tiny Notes does not store your master password anywhere. If you need to reset it, reinstall the app from the App Store. We recommend keeping your password in a safe place.

Screenshots

My Notes Safe4 screens
Tiny Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Tiny Notes at 4.7 against My Notes Safe's 3.9. Tiny Notes also leads on ratings volume (298 vs 83). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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 Tiny Notes 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

Tiny Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 83 and 298 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of My Notes Safe's written reviews are positive against 74% of Tiny Notes's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My Notes Safe ships an update every 2 months, Tiny Notes every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 4, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
My Notes Safe versus Tiny Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy Notes SafeTiny Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (83 ratings)4.7 (298 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.9% of reviews — better73.7% of reviews
Number of ratings83298 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer炜 桂Miroslav Otsedarski

Customer experience

My Notes Safe

All ratings83 ratings
Positive74.7%
Neutral7.2%
Negative18.1%
Written reviews77 reviews
Positive77.9%
Neutral6.5%
Negative15.6%

Tiny Notes

All ratings298 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral2.3%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive73.7%
Neutral10.5%
Negative15.8%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

My Notes Safe

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
1 purchases

Tiny Notes

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is My Notes Safe free?
My Notes Safe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tiny Notes free?
Tiny Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, My Notes Safe or Tiny Notes?
Tiny Notes is rated higher. My Notes Safe averages 3.9 out of 5 from 83 ratings, while Tiny Notes averages 4.7 from 298 ratings.
Do My Notes Safe or Tiny Notes have ads?
Both My Notes Safe and Tiny Notes show ads.
Which is updated more often, My Notes Safe or Tiny Notes?
My Notes Safe ships an update every 2 months, and Tiny Notes every 4 months. Most recently, My Notes Safe was updated on September 4, 2026 and Tiny Notes on September 10, 2026.

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