# Secure Notepad vs Daily Diary with Lock

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Secure Notepad at 13K against Daily Diary with Lock's 60. Daily Diary with Lock's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months) and review sentiment (86% vs 70%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Secure Notepad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Daily Diary with Lock sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Secure Notepad against 4.6 for Daily Diary with Lock. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Secure Notepad has 13K ratings behind it against 60, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Secure Notepad's written reviews are positive against 86% of Daily Diary with Lock's.

Secure Notepad ships an update every 5 months, Daily Diary with Lock monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Secure Notepad | Daily Diary with Lock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-notepad/id711178888/reviews)** | [4.6 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily-diary-with-lock-turtle/id1569737377/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 60 |
| Positive reviews | 69.9% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dmytro Vynokurov](https://appshunter.io/developer/350017076) | [Saturday Technologies, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1242436346) |

## 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


### Daily Diary with Lock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily-diary-with-lock-turtle/id1569737377)

This app provides a private space for journaling, allowing users to write, draw, record voice notes, and add photos or videos. It includes features like soundscapes for relaxation, personalized reminders, and robust security options like Face ID or passcode locks.

**Highlights:** Rich text editor, Sketchpad with precision tools, Add photos and videos, Record voice notes, Customizable soundscapes, Personalized reminders, Face ID/passcode lock

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| Monthly - Turtle Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| Annual - Turtle Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime - Turtle Premium | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for journaling and venting
- 👍 Helps organize life, especially for ADHD
- 👍 Useful for tracking journeys (weight loss, medical info)
- 👍 Provides privacy for thoughts
- 👍 Easy to use and accessible

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Premium required for many features (photos, audio, multiple journals)
- 🔒 Privacy features (locking) can be buggy or require payment
- 💸 High cost for premium features ($40/year mentioned)
- 😔 Limited free functionality
- 🐢 Slow performance reported

**Reported bugs**

- Locking feature not working correctly
- App is slow
- Cannot make new pages
- Cannot see typing when reaching bottom of screen
- Formatted text not displaying properly when viewing entries (but displays when editing)

**Requested features**

- Add lines for stylus writing
- Add calendars
- Allow adding photos without premium
- Improve voice diary attachment functionality (stops when screen off)
- Allow listening to voice recordings when screen is off


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Secure Notepad free?

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

### Is Daily Diary with Lock free?

Daily Diary with Lock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Secure Notepad or Daily Diary with Lock?

Secure Notepad is rated higher. Secure Notepad averages 4.7 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Daily Diary with Lock averages 4.6 from 60 ratings.

### Do Secure Notepad or Daily Diary with Lock have ads?

Neither Secure Notepad nor Daily Diary with Lock shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Secure Notepad or Daily Diary with Lock?

Secure Notepad ships an update every 5 months, and Daily Diary with Lock monthly. Most recently, Secure Notepad was updated on October 16, 2026 and Daily Diary with Lock on October 4, 2026.

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