Comparison

Secure Notepad vs NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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.

About

NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes

Secure your sensitive information with robust 256-bit AES encryption. This app prioritizes privacy with zero-knowledge, offline-only storage and no cloud integration or analytics. It offers a simple, secure way to keep your notes protected from unauthorized access.

Highlights
  • 256-bit AES encryption
  • Zero-knowledge security
  • Offline-only storage
  • Password strength indicator
  • Dark themed UI
  • No cloud integration
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NoteCrypt combines strong 256-bit AES encryption, and rugged simplicity. NoteCrypt will prevent even the most determined and well-resourced attacker from accessing your notes, even if they physically possess and can unlock your device. NoteCrypt goes to extreme lengths to secure your notes: - Applies 256-bit AES encryption to the full notes database - Uses the PBKDF2 key derivation and stretching function - Does not store your password, making your notes impossible to decrypt without it - Does not have cloud integration or login - Does not use analytics - Uses 'salt' to prevent 'rainbow table' attacks - Foils 'known plaintext' attacks by encrypting big blocks of data including metadata - Erases the in-memory copy of your notes when leaving the app - Prevents notes showing in the app switcher - Does not support Touch ID so as to not compromise on security NoteCrypt also has the following usability features: - Simple, no-nonsense design - Provides an indicator on the strength of your password - Allows you to change your password - Dark themed UI In summary, NoteCrypt works the hardest to secure your notes.

Screenshots

Secure Notepad4 screens
NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Secure Notepad at Free against NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes's $2.99. Secure Notepad also leads on update cadence (every 5 months vs every 38 months) and ratings volume (13K vs 59). NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (88% vs 70%). On rating, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Secure Notepad is free to download; NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes costs $2.99 up front. Secure Notepad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Secure Notepad has 13K ratings behind it against 59, 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 88% of NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Secure Notepad ships an update every 5 months, NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes every 38 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Secure Notepad versus NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSecure NotepadNoteCrypt Encrypted Notes
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.7 (13K ratings)4.8 (59 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.9% of reviews87.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13K — better59
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 38 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDmytro VynokurovApp Nursery

Customer experience

Secure Notepad

All ratings13,196 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral3.1%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews558 reviews
Positive69.9%
Neutral9.3%
Negative20.8%

NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes

All ratings56 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral1.8%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral4.2%
Negative8.3%

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

NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Secure Notepad

One-time1
  • Unlimited Notes$9.99
None

NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Secure Notepad free?
Secure Notepad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes free?
NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Secure Notepad or NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes?
NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes is rated higher. Secure Notepad averages 4.7 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes averages 4.8 from 59 ratings.
Do Secure Notepad or NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes have ads?
Neither Secure Notepad nor NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Secure Notepad or NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes?
Secure Notepad ships an update every 5 months, and NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes every 38 months. Most recently, Secure Notepad was updated on October 24, 2026 and NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes on October 21, 2026.

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