NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes vs Proton Pass
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
Proton Pass
Securely manage your online credentials with end-to-end encryption. This free password manager offers autofill, 2FA code generation, email alias creation, and data breach monitoring across all your devices. Protect your digital identity with robust Swiss privacy laws.
- Autofill logins
- Store unlimited passwords
- Generate 2FA codes
- Create email aliases
- Data Breach Monitoring
- Secure sharing
- End-to-end encryption
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Get Proton Pass, the free password manager created by the team behind Proton Mail. It’s open source, end-to-end encrypted, and protected by Swiss privacy laws. Secure your online identity with Proton Pass. Pass has no ads or data collection and is free forever on all your devices. Create and store unlimited passwords on unlimited devices, autofill logins, generate 2FA codes, create email aliases, and more. WITH PROTON PASS YOU CAN: • Sign in faster with Proton Pass autofill: You no longer need to copy and paste your username and password with our advanced autofill technology. • Store and auto-sync unlimited logins on unlimited devices: Create, store, and manage your credentials from anywhere with our browser extension and mobile apps. • Share any data stored in Proton Pass securely: Share passwords, usernames, credit cards and notes securely with trusted contacts. Your data stays end-to-end encrypted, and you can revoke access anytime. • Enhance your online security: Identify vulnerable accounts with Data Breach Monitoring and Password Health. • Access your data from anywhere, on any device, with seamless synchronization across all your platforms." • Protect your online identity: Whenever you sign up for a new online account, automatically create an alias to keep your actual email address protected. • Add security layers to your accounts: Protect your account with 2FA authentication and custom PIN protection. Activate Proton Sentinel for advanced security against hackers. PROTON PASS FEATURES INCLUDE: • Built in password generator: Generate unlimited secure passwords and safely store them for all your accounts. Avoid weak passwords and never worry about forgetting the complex passwords again. • Built in 2FA authenticator: Enhance your accounts security with 2FA codes, easily generated within the app for any website and autofill when you log in. • Secure Vaults: Organize & share login information, payment details and notes into secure vaults, which you can share with family, friends, or co-workers. • Email Aliases: With Hide-my-email feature, protect your identity by creating email aliases, preventing your personal email address from being disclosed or leaked. • Credit Card Support: Securely store your credit card details for quick access. • Pass Monitor: Identifies weak or reused passwords, inactive 2FA fields and sends immediate alerts on data leaks with dark web monitoring. • End-to-End Encryption: All your login data is protected with end-to-end encryption, ensuring that only you can access it. • Biometric Login Access: Add an extra layer of security to Proton Pass by using your fingerprint or face to unlock the app. • Spotlight Search: Easily find your information, with one click via iPhone Spotlight Search. • Bookmark items: Pin frequently needed items to the top of your Proton Pass app and browser extension to easily find them. • Bulk edition: Activate bulk edition to handle items in a hassle-free way. • Item history: Keep track of your item changes with item history, knowing when you last changed any login information. • Encrypted Notes: Safely store sensitive information within the app, accessible only to you. • Offline Access: Access your stored passwords and notes in Pass from anywhere, even when your device has no internet connection. • Open Source: Trust is built on transparency. Proton Pass is open source, allowing you to verify our security claims for yourself, like all Proton services. • Easily import passwords: Easily import passwords from any password manager or CSV file. • No Ads or Data Collection For more information, visit: https://proton.me/pass Our open-source code base: https://github.com/protonpass/ios-pass Terms of service: https://proton.me/legal/terms Learn more about Proton: https://proton.me
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Proton Pass at Free against NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes's $2.99. Proton Pass also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 38 months) and ratings volume (8.8K vs 59). NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and review sentiment (88% vs 68%). On rating, 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
Proton Pass is free to download; NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes costs $2.99 up front. Proton Pass sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $35.90 per year. NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes against 4.8 for Proton Pass. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Proton Pass has 8.8K ratings behind it against 59, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes's written reviews are positive against 68% of Proton Pass's.
NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes ships an update every 38 months, Proton Pass fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes | Proton Pass |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (59 ratings) — better | 4.8 (8.8K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews — better | 67.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 59 | 8.8K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 38 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Best chart rank | #80 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 260 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | App Nursery | Proton AG |
Customer experience
NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes
Proton Pass
Bugs and requests
NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Proton Pass
Reported bugs
4 issues- Access token issues
- Freezing and crashing
- Compatibility problems with certain apps and websites
- Randomly logging out users
Requested features
8 requests- Ability to share passwords with non-Pass users
- Password strength indicator
- Passkey login support
- Easier password generator access
- More formatting options for notes
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- Support for storing documents and cards
- Safari extension
- Desktop app
In-app purchases
NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes
No in-app purchases
Proton Pass
- Pass Plus (12 months)$35.901 Year
- Proton Unlimited 12 months$119.991 Year
- Pass Plus (1 year) (Promo)$15.49
- Pass Plus (1 year)$59.99
- Proton Unlimited$149.99
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