# Secure Notepad vs Mile Note

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Secure Notepad at 70% against Mile Note's 33%. Secure Notepad also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (13K vs 34). Mile Note's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.2 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Secure Notepad holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Secure Notepad has 13K ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Secure Notepad's written reviews are positive against 33% of Mile Note's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and July 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Secure Notepad | Mile Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-notepad/id711178888/reviews)** | [4.5 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mile-note-car-odometer-report/id1513262766/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 34 |
| Positive reviews | **69.9% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 3 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dmytro Vynokurov](https://appshunter.io/developer/350017076) | [Yosuke Arasawa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488787373) |

## 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


### Mile Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mile-note-car-odometer-report/id1513262766)

Easily track your vehicle's mileage by recording odometer readings at departure and arrival. The app automatically calculates total distance and allows you to export monthly data as a CSV file via email. Choose your preferred unit of distance, either miles or kilometers, for personalized tracking.

**Highlights:** Automatic mileage calculation, Odometer recording, Monthly data export (CSV), Email attachment for reports, Selectable distance units (mi/km)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Secure Notepad free?

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

### Is Mile Note free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Secure Notepad or Mile Note?

Secure Notepad is rated higher. Secure Notepad averages 4.7 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Mile Note averages 4.5 from 34 ratings.

### Do Secure Notepad or Mile Note have ads?

Mile Note shows ads; Secure Notepad does not.

### Which is updated more often, Secure Notepad or Mile Note?

Secure Notepad ships an update every 5 months, and Mile Note every 5 months. Most recently, Secure Notepad was updated on September 26, 2026 and Mile Note on July 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*