# NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes vs Proton Pass

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes | Proton Pass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notecrypt-encrypted-notes/id897154139/reviews)** | [4.8 (8.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proton-pass-password-manager/id6443490629/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 59 | **8.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **87.5% of reviews** | 67.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 38 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#98** | — |
| Size | 1 MB | 260 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [App Nursery](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872320324) | [Proton AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/979659484) |

## What reviewers say

### NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notecrypt-encrypted-notes/id897154139)

**Currently charting:** #98 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

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


### Proton Pass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proton-pass-password-manager/id6443490629)

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.

**Highlights:** Autofill logins, Store unlimited passwords, Generate 2FA codes, Create email aliases, Data Breach Monitoring, Secure sharing, End-to-end encryption

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pass Plus (12 months) | $35.90 | per year |
| Proton Unlimited 12 months | $119.99 | per year |
| Pass Plus (1 year) (Promo) | $15.49 | one-time |
| Pass Plus (1 year) | $59.99 | one-time |
| Proton Unlimited | $149.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Decent password manager
- 🔒 Secure and encrypted
- 👍 Integrated email alias feature
- 👍 Competitive pricing
- 👍 Attractive and intuitive apps

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Autofill issues
- 🐛 Logging out issues
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 🐛 Missing core features
- 🐛 Compatibility issues

**Reported bugs**

- Access token issues
- Freezing and crashing
- Compatibility problems with certain apps and websites
- Randomly logging out users

**Requested features**

- Ability to share passwords with non-Pass users
- Password strength indicator
- Passkey login support
- Easier password generator access
- More formatting options for notes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes free?

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

### Is Proton Pass free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes or Proton Pass?

NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes is rated higher. NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes averages 4.8 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while Proton Pass averages 4.8 from 8.8K ratings.

### Do NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes or Proton Pass have ads?

Neither NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes nor Proton Pass shows ads.

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

NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes ships an update every 38 months, and Proton Pass fortnightly. Most recently, NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes was updated on October 29, 2026 and Proton Pass on October 30, 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.*