DogNotes 2 vs NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DogNotes 2
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DogNotes 2 allows you to track and see the expenses of your dog or pet quickly and easily. The app was designed for quick expense entries and even easier tracking of expenses for your dog or pet.
NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes
Secure your sensitive information with robust 256-bit AES encryption. This app prioritizes privacy with zero-knowledge, offline-only storage and no cloud integration or analytics. It offers a simple, secure way to keep your notes protected from unauthorized access.
- 256-bit AES encryption
- Zero-knowledge security
- Offline-only storage
- Password strength indicator
- Dark themed UI
- No cloud integration
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NoteCrypt combines strong 256-bit AES encryption, and rugged simplicity. NoteCrypt will prevent even the most determined and well-resourced attacker from accessing your notes, even if they physically possess and can unlock your device. NoteCrypt goes to extreme lengths to secure your notes: - Applies 256-bit AES encryption to the full notes database - Uses the PBKDF2 key derivation and stretching function - Does not store your password, making your notes impossible to decrypt without it - Does not have cloud integration or login - Does not use analytics - Uses 'salt' to prevent 'rainbow table' attacks - Foils 'known plaintext' attacks by encrypting big blocks of data including metadata - Erases the in-memory copy of your notes when leaving the app - Prevents notes showing in the app switcher - Does not support Touch ID so as to not compromise on security NoteCrypt also has the following usability features: - Simple, no-nonsense design - Provides an indicator on the strength of your password - Allows you to change your password - Dark themed UI In summary, NoteCrypt works the hardest to secure your notes.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: DogNotes 2 at every 2 months against NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes's every 38 months. DogNotes 2 also leads on price ($0.99 vs $2.99). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
DogNotes 2 costs $0.99 and NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DogNotes 2 ships an update every 2 months, NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes every 38 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DogNotes 2 | NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (59 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 87.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 59 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 38 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PALIANTech | App Nursery |
In-app purchases
DogNotes 2
No in-app purchases
NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes
No in-app purchases
Questions
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