Secure Notepad vs Minutely
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Secure Notepad
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.
- 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
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This app will let you save personal notes, contacts, and passwords as well as any other personal or secret information which will be hidden from strangers' eyes and securely protected by a password. The free version has no ads! Another great feature of Secure Notepad is its simplicity and ease of use. The app has a clean and user-friendly interface, allowing you to quickly and easily create and edit notes. If you have forgotten your password for entering the app, it can be easily restored by answering the security question. Key features: • Very easy to use. • All of your notes are securely protected and accessible only to you. • Use Face ID or Touch ID to unlock the app. • Sort your notes by date or alphabetically. • Automatic lock (you have 30 seconds to return to the app without entering the password). • Restore password by answering the security question. • Ability to recover recently deleted notes. Whether you're taking notes in class, brainstorming ideas for a project, or just jotting down your thoughts, Secure Notepad is a great choice for keeping your information secure and organized. With its strong password protection and advanced security features, you can be sure that your notes will always be safe and secure.
Minutely
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Minutely turns your meetings into something you can actually use. Hit record, and when you stop you get a clean summary, every decision, a checklist of action items, and a searchable transcript — plus a chat that answers questions about what was said. Calm to record. Smart after. RECORD ANYTHING • One tap to start — no setup, no accounts required to try it • Live waveform and timer so you know it's working • Mark key moments mid-meeting with a single tap • Works for standups, 1:1s, interviews, lectures, and calls INSTANT AI SUMMARIES • A skimmable TL;DR the moment you stop recording • Key decisions and key moments pulled out automatically • Speaker-labeled, timestamped transcript you can search NEVER DROP AN ACTION ITEM • Action items extracted with owners and due dates • Check them off, or export to Apple Reminders in one tap CHAT WITH YOUR MEETING • Ask "what did we decide?" or "what are my action items?" • Every answer links to the exact transcript moment it came from • Tap a citation to jump straight to that point in the audio PAY ONLY FOR WHAT YOU USE • Simple per-minute credits — no subscription, no lock-in • See exactly what a credit buys and your balance at all times • Starter, Pro, and Power packs PRIVACY Audio and transcripts are sent to Minutely's secure backend only to transcribe and summarize your recordings. They are never used for advertising or tracking. You can delete a recording and its data at any time. Questions or feedback? We read everything: support@disolutions.net
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Minutely at every 2 weeks against Secure Notepad's every 5 months. Secure Notepad's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Secure Notepad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Minutely sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Secure Notepad ships an update every 5 months, Minutely every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Secure Notepad | Minutely |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (13K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 69.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dmytro Vynokurov | D.I. Solutions |
Bugs and requests
Secure Notepad
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashing or freezing
- Inability to restore deleted notes
- Sync issues between iOS devices
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to change app icon
- Syncing notes across devices
- More formatting options (bold, italic, etc.)
- Ability to organize notes into folders
- Dark mode option
Minutely
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Secure Notepad
- Unlimited Notes$9.99
Minutely
- startr$4.99
- pro$14.99
- power$24.99









