Comparison

Safe Notes is a secure notepad vs Secure Daily Diary

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

Head to head
About

Safe Notes is a secure notepad

This app provides a secure way to store your notes using 128-bit encryption. Access your notes quickly with a PIN or secret question, and organize them with separate titles. It offers features like auto-save, backup, and the ability to send notes via SMS or email.

Highlights
  • 128-bit encryption
  • PIN and secret question access
  • Separate note titles
  • Automated database backup via Google Drive
  • Notes up to 5000 characters
  • Send notes via SMS or Email
  • Auto-save notes
Features
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Safe Notes is a notepad application that stores your notes in a secure manner using 128 bit encryption and provides quick & easy access using a simple PIN or a secret question/answer (can be used like a password instead of PIN). Notes can be identified using a separate title instead of just the first line of the note. Safe Notes is easy to use and provides a simple interface. Safe Notes is a secure and easy to use notepad application. Remembers login for 1 minute so you do not have to login again if you navigate away for a short time. Delete notes by swiping on a note in the list. Safe Notes (free version) is ad (AdMob integration) supported. If you have any comments or feature suggestions, please let us know at www.yougosoft.com. We are always working to improve our applications and welcome your ideas on how to make our applications better. Safe Notes uses Google Drive integration for automated notes database backup. This feature must be turned on before it can be used. Features: * Pin access (auto locks after 1 minute) * Secret question/answer access (can leave out pin for password style access) * Separate note title * Create/Delete notes * Notes can be up to 5000 characters * Sort Options (ascending and descending) * Search functionality * Send note as SMS or Email * Database storage * Send note as email or SMS message * Destroy Database option * All data encrypted (128 bit encryption) * Backup and Restore note data from iCloud * Auto-Save notes * PIN and Security Question can be setup in the Settings screen.

About

Secure Daily Diary

Capture your thoughts and memories securely with a private journal. Protect your entries with a passcode, Face ID, or Touch ID. Enjoy a customizable experience with various themes and icons, all stored locally and synced via iCloud.

Highlights
  • Passcode, Face ID, or Touch ID protection
  • Local storage and iCloud sync
  • No third-party servers or sign-ups
  • 20+ color themes
  • Multiple app icons
Features
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Secure Daily Diary is a simple, elegant, and secure way to capture your thoughts, memories, and daily moments. Your privacy comes first: your entries are protected by a passcode, Face ID, or Touch ID. Everything is stored on your device and synced via your personal iCloud — no third-party servers, no sign-ups. Only you have access to your diary. Customize your experience with 20+ thoughtfully designed color themes and multiple app icons. Make it feel truly yours. With Secure Daily Diary, the important moments of your life are always safe — and always just a tap away.

Screenshots

Safe Notes is a secure notepad4 screens
Secure Daily Diary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Secure Daily Diary at 4.6 against Safe Notes is a secure notepad's 3.1. Secure Daily Diary also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 35%) and ads (none vs shown). Safe Notes is a secure notepad's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 14.0). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Secure Daily Diary sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Safe Notes is a secure notepad asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Secure Daily Diary holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Secure Daily Diary has 456 ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of Safe Notes is a secure notepad's written reviews are positive against 71% of Secure Daily Diary's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Safe Notes is a secure notepad ships an update every 3 months, Secure Daily Diary every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Safe Notes is a secure notepad versus Secure Daily Diary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSafe Notes is a secure notepadSecure Daily Diary
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (41 ratings)4.6 (456 ratings) — better
Positive reviews35.3% of reviews71.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings41456 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBenny IsbellDmytro Vynokurov

Customer experience

Safe Notes is a secure notepad

All ratings36 ratings
Positive47.2%
Neutral13.9%
Negative38.9%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive35.3%
Neutral11.8%
Negative52.9%

Secure Daily Diary

All ratings452 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral4.2%
Negative6.9%
Written reviews66 reviews
Positive71.2%
Neutral4.5%
Negative24.2%

Bugs and requests

Safe Notes is a secure notepad

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Secure Daily Diary

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Entries disappear after app update or reinstall
  • Entries fail to save properly
  • Password protection bypassed when reopening app
  • Search function causes app to freeze/lock up
  • Paid upgrade not registering - asks to repay
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  • Storage limit notification appears too early
  • Partial entry saving (only portion of text saved)
  • All entries deleted unexpectedly
  • Password reset not working after reinstall

Requested features

7 requests
  • Photo/image upload and attachment capability
  • Touch ID or biometric authentication
  • Better background customization and decoration options
  • Ability to write entries for past dates
  • More creative design and styling options
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  • Free or unlimited storage without paywall
  • Improved search functionality

In-app purchases

None

Safe Notes is a secure notepad

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Secure Daily Diary

One-time1
  • Unlimited Diary$9.99

Questions

Is Safe Notes is a secure notepad free?
Safe Notes is a secure notepad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Secure Daily Diary free?
Secure Daily Diary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Safe Notes is a secure notepad or Secure Daily Diary?
Secure Daily Diary is rated higher. Safe Notes is a secure notepad averages 3.1 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Secure Daily Diary averages 4.6 from 456 ratings.
Do Safe Notes is a secure notepad or Secure Daily Diary have ads?
Safe Notes is a secure notepad shows ads; Secure Daily Diary does not.
Which is updated more often, Safe Notes is a secure notepad or Secure Daily Diary?
Safe Notes is a secure notepad ships an update every 3 months, and Secure Daily Diary every 3 weeks. Most recently, Safe Notes is a secure notepad was updated on November 1, 2026 and Secure Daily Diary on November 6, 2026.

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