NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes vs OptMsg
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.
OptMsg
This email app offers unparalleled privacy and security with 100% inbox control. Only approved senders can reach you, and all messages are fully encrypted. Enjoy a distraction-free, password-free experience with no ads or data tracking.
- 100% inbox control with approved senders
- Password-free authentication via Passkeys
- End-to-end encryption for secure messaging
- No ads, no tracking, no data mining
- Auto-delete trash after 30 days
- Community recommendations for new senders
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OptMsg: Private, Secure, Simple Email Everyone else decides what lands in your inbox. A retailer you bought from once. A list you never joined. A message pretending to be your bank. OptMsg puts that decision back with you. OptMsg is patent-pending opt-in email: mail from a sender you have not approved goes straight to Trash, and Trash empties itself after 30 days. You decide who gets in, and you can change your mind at any time. You Decide Who Gets In • Mail from senders you haven't approved goes to Trash, not your Inbox. • Easily grant or revoke access to your inbox. • Auto-delete trash after 30 days—no clutter, no wasted space. Private Always • Fully encrypted for secure messaging between OptMsg users. • Mail you send to an address outside OptMsg may still be read or monetized by that provider. • OptMsg does not scan your emails to sell ads. • No ads. We don't collect your personal data to sell to advertisers. Security First • No Passwords – protect your inbox and your other online accounts • Uses Passkeys for seamless, password-free authentication • Your OptMsg account has no password, so a password stolen from another site can't open your inbox. Simple by Design • Clean, intuitive design for effortless email management. • No complicated settings—just straightforward, secure communication. • Reliable performance to keep your inbox running smoothly. Other Key Features • A new clean, @optmsg.com email address others can trust • Send and receive emails and attachments with ease • Keep your inbox tidy and clean with tags and simple swipe-gestures • Receive important notifications • Manage your contacts • Use Community Recommendations to identify new senders of interest • Make OptMsg your default email app We're constantly improving OptMsg — new features, and steady work on email security. Create Your Account. Your Inbox. Your Rules.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: OptMsg at Free against NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes's $2.99. OptMsg also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 38 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes's advantage is ratings volume (56 vs 5). 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
OptMsg 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.
OptMsg 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 5, 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 100% of OptMsg's.
NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes ships an update every 38 months, OptMsg monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes | OptMsg |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (56 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 56 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 38 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | App Nursery | OptMsg, LLC |
Customer experience
NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes
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In-app purchases
NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes
No in-app purchases
OptMsg
No in-app purchases
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