Comparison

NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes vs Truly Simple Kanban

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

Truly Simple Kanban

This minimalistic app provides a straightforward kanban board for task management. Organize tasks by dragging them between 'To Do,' 'In Progress,' and 'Done' columns. Customize tasks with colors and checkboxes, with data synced across your Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Drag-and-drop task management
  • Customizable tasks with colors and checkboxes
  • Device and iCloud syncing
  • Cross-device compatibility (iOS, macOS)
  • Multiple board support (Pro feature)
Features
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Truly Simple Kanban is a minimalist task board designed for makers, students, and creatives. It gives you a clear visual overview of what needs to get done, without overwhelming you with complex project management features. It uses physical-paper-inspired colors, adheres to strict accessibility standards, and syncs seamlessly across your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Features: • Drag and Drop: Move tasks easily between To Do, In Progress, and Done. • Custom Columns: Rename or add new columns to match your workflow. • Accessible Design: Enjoy high-contrast text, large touch targets, and full support for Dark Mode and Dynamic Type text resizing. • Color Coding: Organize tasks and boards with custom colors. • iCloud Sync: Automatically sync your boards and colors across your Mac, iPad, and iPhone. • Total Privacy: Everything is stored securely on your device. No permissions required, zero data collected.

Screenshots

NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes3 screens
Truly Simple Kanban3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Truly Simple Kanban at Free against NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes's $2.99. Truly Simple Kanban also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 38 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (88% vs 75%). On ads 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

Truly Simple Kanban is free to download; NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes costs $2.99 up front. Truly Simple Kanban sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Truly Simple Kanban 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 6, 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 75% of Truly Simple Kanban'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, Truly Simple Kanban every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes versus Truly Simple Kanban: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNoteCrypt Encrypted NotesTruly Simple Kanban
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (56 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings56 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 38 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApp NurseryColin Wright

Customer experience

NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes

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

Truly Simple Kanban

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Truly Simple Kanban

One-time1
  • Pro$4.99

Questions

Is NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes free?
NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Truly Simple Kanban free?
Truly Simple Kanban is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes or Truly Simple Kanban?
Truly Simple Kanban is rated higher. NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes averages 4.8 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while Truly Simple Kanban averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes or Truly Simple Kanban have ads?
Neither NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes nor Truly Simple Kanban shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes or Truly Simple Kanban?
NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes ships an update every 38 months, and Truly Simple Kanban every 3 weeks. Most recently, NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes was updated on September 30, 2026 and Truly Simple Kanban on September 23, 2026.

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