# Secure Notepad vs NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Secure Notepad | NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-notepad/id711178888/reviews) | **[4.8 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notecrypt-encrypted-notes/id897154139/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 59 |
| Positive reviews | 69.9% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 38 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 3 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dmytro Vynokurov](https://appshunter.io/developer/350017076) | [App Nursery](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872320324) |

## 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


### NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notecrypt-encrypted-notes/id897154139)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


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