# Secure Notepad vs NoteLocker

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NoteLocker at none against Secure Notepad's 1. NoteLocker also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). 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. NoteLocker asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Secure Notepad | NoteLocker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-notepad/id711178888/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 69.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 3 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dmytro Vynokurov](https://appshunter.io/developer/350017076) | [Brian Onachilla](https://appshunter.io/developer/1661249384) |

## 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


### NoteLocker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notelocker-encrypted-notepad/id1661249382)

**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 NoteLocker free?

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

### Do Secure Notepad or NoteLocker have ads?

Neither Secure Notepad nor NoteLocker shows ads.

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