Comparison

NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes vs EncLock

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
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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

EncLock

Securely store sensitive personal information, including passwords, files, credit cards, and IDs. Organize data into folders with advanced AES-256 bit encryption for robust protection across all your devices.

Highlights
  • Password management
  • Secure file storage
  • Credit card protection
  • Digital ID storage
  • AES-256 bit encryption
  • Folder organization
  • Cross-device compatibility
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EncLock is more than a password manager — it’s your secure digital vault. Safely store and organize your most important information in one private place, including: • Passwords • Files & documents • Credit cards • ID cards (passports, driver’s licenses, insurance cards, and more) • Addresses • Private notes Keep everything organized with folders, search quickly, and easily manage your information whenever you need it. Your data is protected with advanced industry-standard AES-256 encryption for strong privacy and security. Available now on Desktop and Mobile devices.

Screenshots

NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes3 screens
EncLock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: EncLock at Free against NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes's $2.99. EncLock also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 38 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes's advantage is review sentiment (88% vs 50%) and ratings volume (56 vs 2). On ads, in-app purchases 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

EncLock is free to download; NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

EncLock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes has 56 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 88% of NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes's written reviews are positive against 50% of EncLock's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes ships an update every 38 months, EncLock monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes versus EncLock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNoteCrypt Encrypted NotesEncLock
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (56 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings56 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 38 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApp NurseryBesar Pllana

Customer experience

NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes

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

EncLock

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes

No in-app purchases

None

EncLock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes free?
NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is EncLock free?
EncLock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes or EncLock?
EncLock is rated higher. NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes averages 4.8 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while EncLock averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes or EncLock have ads?
Neither NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes nor EncLock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes or EncLock?
NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes ships an update every 38 months, and EncLock monthly. Most recently, NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes was updated on September 22, 2026 and EncLock on June 5, 2026.

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