PadPal vs Private Notes Lock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PadPal
Access common programming manuals for various keypads instantly. Provides offline access to full manufacturer manuals for unlisted products. Users can request new product additions for future updates.
- Instant access to common keypad programming manuals
- Offline access to full manufacturer manuals
- Extensive list of supported keypad models
- User requests for new product additions
- Compatibility with iOS devices
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Have immediate access to the most common keypad programming manuals. Simply select the product you need information for to immediately have access to the most common programming functions. Need to program something not listed? One more tap and the entire programming section of the manufacturer's manual is available completely offline. Currently Contains: -Aiphone JK-DVF-AC -Alarm Lock PG30 -Alarm Lock Trilogy DL2700 (old) -Alarm Lock Trilogy DL2700 (new) -Alarm Lock Trilogy DL2800 -American Security ESL5 -American Security ESL10 -American Security ESL20 -Best Keypad EZ -Codelocks -CR Lawrence -Diplomat REDL 21 -Doorking 1803/08/10 -EMP Lock -IEI Standalone -Kaba Ilco E-Plex 2000 -Kaba Ilco E-Plex 3000/5000 -Kaba Ilco Simplex 1000 -Kaba Ilco Simplex 5000 -Kaba Mas Auditcon 2 -Kwikset/Weiser SmartCode -LaGard Basic -Linear AK-11 -Lockey E930/E985 -Locknetics PRO/PRO+ -Marks i-Qwik Lite -Protex Digi-Paz -S&G 6120 -S&G 6121 -S&G Spartan -Sargent KP Series -Schlage CO Series -Schlage Residential -SDC 295 -SDC 920 -SDC E75 -Seco-Larm -SecuRam ProLogic L02 -SecuRam SafeLogic -Securitron DK-16/26 -Securitron SABL -Stanley Omnilock OM500 -Tecnosicurezza Pulse 2 -Tecnosicurezza Pulse 10 -Trigon Minipak -Yale YRL Keypad -Yale YRL Touchscreen Have a request for adding a product not currently in PadPal? Send me an email and I'll add it to the queue for future updates. Compatibility: iPhone / iPod touch on iOS 11.0 or later and iPad on iOS 12.0 or later. Found a bug? Something not working? Have a suggestion? Feel free to contact me via email: farren@phoxlocks.com
Private Notes Lock
Securely store your written and voice notes with a passcode or Touch ID. This app allows you to create, save, and play notes, with options to add multiple photos. Manual data backup is recommended.
- Passcode protection
- Touch ID access
- Create written notes
- Save audio notes
- Add multiple photos to notes
- Play audio notes
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Are you worry about your written notes? Are you worry about your voice notes? Than This app is for you. Easy way to save and secure , secrete your notes in to your phone also save a voice notes and secure in to your phone. Feature - Set a passcode for open an app this is secure your notes. - Create a notes - Save a notes into multiple photos - Create a audio notes - Save a notes and play a notes - Change passcode - Also access to use Touch ID for use this app **Important Notice – Data Backup** This app does not provide built-in cloud or automatic backup functionality. To back up your data, please connect your device to a computer and use iTunes (or Finder on macOS) to access the app’s files and export them manually. We strongly recommend regularly backing up your data to avoid any potential data loss. The developer is not responsible for loss of data due to device issues, deletion, or app removal. Hurry Download app now
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: PadPal at 100% against Private Notes Lock's 33%. PadPal also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PadPal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of PadPal's written reviews are positive against 33% of Private Notes Lock's.
PadPal ships an update every 3 months, Private Notes Lock every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on August 25, 2026 and June 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PadPal | Private Notes Lock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (13 ratings) — better | 3.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Farren Domenici | Bhargav Narola |
Customer experience
PadPal
Private Notes Lock
In-app purchases
PadPal
No in-app purchases
Private Notes Lock
No in-app purchases
