Comparison

NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes vs PDF Scanner・Document Scanner

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

PDF Scanner・Document Scanner

Digitize your documents with this powerful scanner app. It offers quick, seamless scanning with auto-cropping and image enhancement. Organize your scans into folders and tags for easy retrieval, and export them in various formats.

Highlights
  • Auto-crop and enhance scans
  • Shadow and background removal
  • Organize with folders and tags
  • Export to PDF or JPEG
  • Scan documents, ID cards, and books
  • Edit files after saving
Features
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In a world where paperwork seems to never end, the PDF scanner app is the solution you've been searching for. Say goodbye to cluttered desks and disorganized files - with this PDF Scanner app, you can scan, store, and manage all of your important documents with ease. PDF app stands out from the rest thanks to its innovative and user-friendly design. The scanning process is quick and seamless, making it easy to digitize any document in just a few taps. This app uses advanced technology to auto-crop and enhances the image for optimal readability. Plus, you can even save scans in different file formats to fit your needs. Create folders and tag documents to organize all your scans. Find documents in your scanned library easily by name, tag, or folder. PDF Scanner - Document Scanner has all the features you need • Automatically removes the messy background. • Shadow removal and defect cleanup. • Photo Scan enhances the scan quality. • You can edit the file after saving it. • Scan Docs and print with Scan to PDF. • Create PDF Scan files in different sizes. • Arrange your docs in folders and subfolders. • Dropbox, Evernote, Drive, or more. • A multi-page Camera Scanner to run fast. How to scan: • Choose the Camera or pick photos from the gallery. • Crop it by using 8 points multi-selection tool. • Enhance the quality of an image by applying filters. • Export to PDF or JPEG if required. We have: • Scan Docx. • Scan ID Card. • Scan Book. • Scan ID Photo. These features are perfect for those on the go, as you can access your documents from anywhere, at any time. So why wait? Download our PDF scanner app today and start simplifying your life. Say goodbye to clutter and hello to an organization with our top-of-the-line app. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/privacy/view/50c5621471755f1548917ebbe5e90160

Screenshots

NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes3 screens
PDF Scanner・Document Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PDF Scanner・Document Scanner at Free against NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes's $2.99. PDF Scanner・Document Scanner also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 38 months) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 59). NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes's advantage is review sentiment (88% vs 44%) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). On 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

PDF Scanner・Document Scanner is free to download; NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes costs $2.99 up front. PDF Scanner・Document Scanner sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 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 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Scanner・Document Scanner has 2.1K 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 44% of PDF Scanner・Document Scanner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes ships an update every 38 months, PDF Scanner・Document Scanner monthly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard10 real differences · 1 level
NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes versus PDF Scanner・Document Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNoteCrypt Encrypted NotesPDF Scanner・Document Scanner
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (59 ratings) — better4.6 (2.1K ratings)
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews — better43.5% of reviews
Number of ratings592.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 38 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#80 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB112 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApp NurseryGames Wing

Customer experience

NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes

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

PDF Scanner・Document Scanner

All ratings2,074 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral3.8%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews108 reviews
Positive43.5%
Neutral4.6%
Negative51.9%

Bugs and requests

NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

PDF Scanner・Document Scanner

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Difficulty scanning documents properly
  • Blurry and unreadable text after scanning

Requested features

3 requests
  • Improve scan quality
  • Reduce ads for paid users
  • Add more advanced features

In-app purchases

None

NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

PDF Scanner・Document Scanner

Subscriptions3
  • Remove Ads Monthly Sub3 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Weekly Trial Offer3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$24.99

Questions

Is NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes free?
NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PDF Scanner・Document Scanner free?
PDF Scanner・Document Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes or PDF Scanner・Document Scanner?
NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes is rated higher. NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes averages 4.8 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while PDF Scanner・Document Scanner averages 4.6 from 2.1K ratings.
Do NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes or PDF Scanner・Document Scanner have ads?
PDF Scanner・Document Scanner shows ads; NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes does not.
Which is updated more often, NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes or PDF Scanner・Document Scanner?
NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes ships an update every 38 months, and PDF Scanner・Document Scanner monthly. Most recently, NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes was updated on October 29, 2026 and PDF Scanner・Document Scanner on October 29, 2026.

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