Comparison

NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes vs Proton Drive

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

Head to head
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
Currently charting
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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.

About

Proton Drive

Securely store and back up your files and photos with end-to-end encryption. Access your content across devices, share securely with password protection, and enjoy peace of mind with Swiss privacy laws. Offers free storage with upgrade options.

Highlights
  • End-to-end encrypted storage
  • Automatic photo and video backup
  • Secure link sharing with passwords
  • PIN/biometric protection
  • Offline file access
  • File version history
Features
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Proton Drive provides private and secure storage for your files and photos. With Proton Drive you can protect important documents, automatically back up cherished memories, and access your content across devices. All Proton Drive accounts come with 5 GB of free storage and you can upgrade to up to 1 TB of storage at any time. Trusted by over 100 million users, Proton Drive gives you an end-to-end encrypted vault where only you—and the people you choose—can access your files and photos. Proton Drive features: - Secure storage - Get 5 GB of free encrypted cloud storage with no file size limits. - Share content using secure links with password and expiration settings. - Keep your files and photos safe with PIN or biometric protection. - Access important files and photos even if your device is lost or damaged. Easy to use - Automatically back up photos and videos in their original quality. - Securely organize your cherished memories into albums. - Rename, move, and delete your personal files securely within the app. - Create, edit and collaborate on docs. - View your important files and memories – even when offline. - Restore files with version history. Advanced privacy - Stay private with end-to-end encryption – even Proton can’t view your content. - Secure your metadata, including filenames, sizes, and modification dates. - Protect your content with Swiss privacy laws, the strongest in the world. - Trust in our open-source code that is public and verified by experts. Secure up to 5 GB of free storage for your personal files, photos, and videos with Proton Drive.  Stay ahead with our releases and updates by connecting with us! - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/protonprivacy - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/protonprivacy/ - X/Twitter: https://x.com/ProtonDrive - Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/ProtonDrive/ Terms of Service: https://proton.me/legal/terms Privacy Policy: https://proton.me/legal/privacy

Screenshots

NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes3 screens
Proton Drive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes at 88% against Proton Drive's 37%. NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 9). Proton Drive's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 38 months). On 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

Proton Drive is free to download; NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes costs $2.99 up front. Proton Drive sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. 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 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Proton Drive has 1.3K ratings behind it against 59, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes's written reviews are positive against 37% of Proton Drive's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes ships an update every 38 months, Proton Drive fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes versus Proton Drive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNoteCrypt Encrypted NotesProton Drive
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (59 ratings) — better4.1 (1.3K ratings)
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews — better37.0% of reviews
Number of ratings591.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 38 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#88 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB235 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApp NurseryProton AG

Customer experience

NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes

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

Proton Drive

All ratings1,261 ratings
Positive75.3%
Neutral8.4%
Negative16.3%
Written reviews909 reviews
Positive37.0%
Neutral21.8%
Negative41.3%

Bugs and requests

NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Proton Drive

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent crashes and errors
  • Inconsistent file syncing across devices
  • Unable to access files uploaded from desktop
  • Issues with offline file access

Requested features

4 requests
  • Automatic photo/video backup
  • Ability to edit documents within the app
  • Seamless integration with other apps for file sharing
  • Linux desktop client

In-app purchases

None

NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Proton Drive

Subscriptions7
  • Drive Lite 1 month$0.991 Month
  • Drive Plus 1 month$4.991 Month
  • Drive Plus 1 TB (1 month)$9.991 Month
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  • Proton Unlimited 1 month$14.991 Month
  • Drive Plus 1 year$47.901 Year
  • Drive Plus 1 TB (1 year)$95.991 Year
  • Proton Unlimited 1 year$119.001 Year
One-time2
  • Drive Plus$59.99
  • Proton Unlimited$149.99

Questions

Is NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes free?
NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Proton Drive free?
Proton Drive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes or Proton Drive?
NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes is rated higher. NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes averages 4.8 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while Proton Drive averages 4.1 from 1.3K ratings.
Do NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes or Proton Drive have ads?
Neither NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes nor Proton Drive shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes or Proton Drive?
NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes ships an update every 38 months, and Proton Drive fortnightly. Most recently, NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes was updated on October 29, 2026 and Proton Drive on October 30, 2026.

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