# Secure Notepad vs Knote

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Knote at none against Secure Notepad's 1. Knote also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Secure Notepad's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Secure Notepad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Knote asks for nothing beyond the download.

Knote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Secure Notepad has 13K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Secure Notepad ships an update every 5 months, Knote every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Secure Notepad | Knote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-notepad/id711178888/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knote-organized-voice-notes/id1391372219/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 69.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 3 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dmytro Vynokurov](https://appshunter.io/developer/350017076) | [Rahman Mammadov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1391372218) |

## What reviewers say

### Secure Notepad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-notepad/id711178888)

Securely store personal notes, contacts, and passwords with password protection. Features a simple interface, biometric unlock options, and password recovery. Keep your sensitive information private and organized.

**Highlights:** Password protection for all notes, Biometric unlock (Face ID/Touch ID), Sort notes by date or alphabetically, Automatic app lock, Password recovery via security question, Recover recently deleted notes

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Notes | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Password protection
- 🔒 Security question for password recovery
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Straightforward note-taking
- 🔒 Prevents others from accessing private notes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid version required for more than 3 notes
- 🐛 Notes disappearing or not syncing across devices
- 🐛 Password/security question issues
- 🔒 Lack of customization options

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing or freezing
- Inability to restore deleted notes
- Sync issues between iOS devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to change app icon
- Syncing notes across devices
- More formatting options (bold, italic, etc.)
- Ability to organize notes into folders
- Dark mode option


### Knote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knote-organized-voice-notes/id1391372219)

Record, organize, and secure your audio notes with high quality and ease. Protect your recordings with biometric authentication and share them instantly across platforms. Create nested folders for efficient management of lectures, meetings, and personal moments.

**Highlights:** High-quality audio recording, Biometric and passcode protection, Folder and sub-folder organization, One-click sharing, Audio visualizer, Bookmark and filter notes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Secure Notepad free?

Secure Notepad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Knote free?

Knote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Secure Notepad or Knote?

Knote is rated higher. Secure Notepad averages 4.7 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Knote averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Secure Notepad or Knote have ads?

Neither Secure Notepad nor Knote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Secure Notepad or Knote?

Secure Notepad ships an update every 5 months, and Knote every 3 days. Most recently, Secure Notepad was updated on September 24, 2026 and Knote on September 15, 2026.

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