# NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes vs Notesnook

The clearest difference is price: Notesnook at Free against NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes's $2.99. Notesnook also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 38 months) and ratings volume (683 vs 59). NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 20) and review sentiment (88% vs 79%). On rating, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Notesnook is free to download; NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes costs $2.99 up front. Notesnook sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. 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: Notesnook has 683 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 79% of Notesnook's.

NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes ships an update every 38 months, Notesnook every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes | Notesnook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notecrypt-encrypted-notes/id897154139/reviews)** | [4.7 (683 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notesnook-private-notepad/id1544027013/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 59 | **683** |
| Positive reviews | **87.5% of reviews** | 78.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 38 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 1 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [App Nursery](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872320324) | [Streetwriters LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536533660) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Notesnook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notesnook-private-notepad/id1544027013)

This open-source app offers secure, encrypted note-taking and organization across all your devices. It features a robust editor, to-do lists, and a private journal with advanced security to protect your personal information.

**Highlights:** Military-grade encryption, Cross-platform synchronization, To-do lists and task management, Private journal with media support, Rich text and Markdown editor, Notebook organization, App lock with fingerprint support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Notesnook Pro | $0.99 | per month |
| Notesnook Essential Plan | $1.99 | per month |
| Notesnook Pro | $2.49 | per month |
| Notesnook Pro Plan | $2.99 | per month |
| Notesnook Pro | $4.49 | per month |
| Notesnook Pro | $4.49 | per month |
| Notesnook Pro Plan | $6.99 | per month |
| Notesnook Believer Plan | $8.99 | per month |
| Notesnook Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Notesnook Essential Plan | $19.99 | per year |
| Notesnook Pro | $24.99 | per year |
| Notesnook Pro Plan | $29.90 | per year |
| Notesnook Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Notesnook Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| Notesnook Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| Notesnook Pro Plan | $69.99 | per year |
| Notesnook Believer Plan | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🔒 Secure and private
- 👍 Clean and intuitive UI
- 👍 Cross-platform compatibility
- 👍 Generous free tier

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync and login issues
- 🐛 Buggy and crashes
- 💰 Expensive premium tier
- 🔒 Lack of free encryption features

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch on older iOS devices
- Sync issues leading to data loss
- Unreliable login and verification process

**Requested features**

- Improved search functionality
- Reminders and calendar integration
- Handwriting and drawing support
- Multilingual support
- Improved table and spreadsheet features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes free?

NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Notesnook free?

Notesnook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes or Notesnook?

NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes is rated higher. NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes averages 4.8 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while Notesnook averages 4.7 from 683 ratings.

### Do NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes or Notesnook have ads?

Neither NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes nor Notesnook shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes or Notesnook?

NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes ships an update every 38 months, and Notesnook every 8 days. Most recently, NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes was updated on October 21, 2026 and Notesnook on October 24, 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.*