Comparison

Notes Lock vs Secure Notes

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Notes Lock

Securely store your private notes and to-do lists with passcode, PIN, or pattern protection. Organize entries with custom fonts, sizes, images, and voice recordings. Features include reminders, calendar view, and Dropbox backup for enhanced privacy and organization.

Highlights
  • Password-protected notes
  • Secure to-do lists
  • Voice recordings
  • Photo attachments
  • Reminder alerts
  • Calendar view
  • Dropbox storage
Features
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Notes Lock password-protects your secret notes and to-do lists with a pass code, pin code or pattern. Notes Lock lets you write secure notes in different fonts and sizes, and can organize them as you wish. It also allows you to insert images and sounds into your secure notes & you can edit your secure notes anytime with the secure Notes Editor function (supported by Password Note. Password Note lets you make a note of anything you want. Notes Lock makes it easier for you to note down lectures or keep secure notes for your school, college or university classes. You can also update checklists and to-do lists for shopping, work, or any other purpose. Apart from making quick private notes, Notes Lock allows you to keep to-do lists as well. The to-do list never lets you miss a beat with its reminder alerts feature. Password Note has a built-in calendar view which enables you to view and manage your secure notes and to-do lists. • Personalized/private notes • Secured to-do-lists and checklists • Voice recorder and built-in player • Import from camera gallery • Reminder alert • Calendar view of private notes • Dropbox storage • Secure user-interface FEATURES -- NOTES— • Add voice recordings and photos • Personalized private notes and checklist • Copy/Paste/Languages, and everything else you expect from a great text editor. • Calendar view to check and review private notes and checklists by date. • Add colorful themes to your written note • Change private notes color -- To Do List— • Personalize your to-do-lists • Create reminders for to-do-lists -- ORGANIZER – • Sort by creation date, modified date or alphabetically • View note by list, grid or detail. • Search desired secured note and to-do list with instant search -- REMINDERS/ALERTS – • Set reminders on your secret notes and to-do lists • Notes Lock notifies you even when it’s closed -- RECORDINGS – • High quality audio recordings • Recordings are built into your written secret notes • Record & take secret notes at the same time • Pause and continue your recording session • Playback recordings while typing -- PHOTOS – • Photo attachment: add and drag your photos • Capture from the camera or choose from your Photos • Photos can be attached to your saved note • Take photos while recording/typing • Make collages within the app -- SECURITY OPTIONS— • Three security Credentials (Password, PIN & Pattern) • Panic Switch (immediately switch to decoy app) • Brute force attack prevention • Takes images of unauthorized users • Decoy Mode (Fake Login) • Hacker Deterrents • Recovery of credentials -- CLOUD & SHARE— • Attach note to email • Dropbox storage support Work needs Note: Notes Lock guarantees you that all your files are stored only on your phone and on your cloud account and we do not have access to any of your content. For more information, please visit http://www.newsoftwares.net Notes Lock Free Support

About

Secure Notes

Safeguard your private thoughts, voice memos, and sensitive information with robust, multi-layered security. This app offers military-grade encryption, biometric locks, and secure voice recording to keep your data protected. Enjoy a distraction-free, ad-free experience with a powerful rich text editor and seamless iCloud syncing across devices.

Highlights
  • 3-Layer Security (app, folders, notes)
  • Secure Voice Recording
  • Biometric Lock (Face ID, Touch ID, Passcode)
  • iCloud Sync
  • Rich Text Editor with Markdown
  • Trash Recovery
Features
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Lock your notes. Only you can access them. Secure Notes is a private and secure notes app designed to protect your thoughts, passwords, voice memos, and sensitive information. Everything is encrypted on your device, and even we cannot read your data. If you need a truly private place for your notes, Secure Notes gives you full control, strong protection, and a simple experience that works every day. Built for real privacy - Your notes are yours. Always. - No tracking - No analytics on your content - No data selling - No external access to your notes All data is stored securely on your device and, if enabled, inside your private iCloud account. This is not just a locked notes app — it is built for real privacy. Powerful protection Secure Notes uses multiple layers of protection to keep your data safe. 3-layer security: lock the app, folders, and individual notes Face ID, Touch ID, or passcode protection Lock specific notes with additional security Encrypted storage on device Designed to prevent unauthorized access Your notes stay protected even if your device is lost or accessed by someone else. Write, record, and organize Capture everything in one place. Secure text notes for daily use Voice notes up to 10 minutes Speech-to-text: transcribe any voice note with one tap Markdown editor with formatting support Live preview for better writing experience Organize notes into folders Whether you are writing ideas, journaling, or storing important information, everything stays private and accessible. Sync across your devices iCloud sync between iPhone and iPad Instant updates across devices Your data remains under your control No external servers. No unnecessary exposure. Designed for speed and simplicity Fast and responsive performance Clean, modern interface Dark mode support No ads or distractions Reliable experience every day Additional features Trash recovery for up to 30 days Improved text rendering Enhanced Markdown editing Notifications to stay on top of your notes Continuous performance improvements Why people choose Secure Notes Private journaling and personal thoughts Password and sensitive information storage Financial tracking and private records Health notes and personal logs Recovery phrases and secure data storage Anything you want to keep hidden, protected, and under your control. Security you can trust All notes are encrypted and stored locally unless you enable iCloud sync. We do not have access to your data and cannot read your notes. Deleting the app removes all unsynced data permanently. Terms and conditions: https://www.pixelport.io/app/secure-notes-lock-notes/terms-conditions Privacy Policy: https://www.pixelport.io/app/secure-notes-lock-notes/privacy-policy EULA: https://www.pixelport.io/app/secure-notes-lock-notes/eula

Screenshots

Notes Lock4 screens
Secure Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Secure Notes at 4.6 against Notes Lock's 2.7. Secure Notes also leads on ratings volume (719 vs 6) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). Notes Lock's advantage is review sentiment (87% vs 65%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Notes Lock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Secure Notes sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Secure Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Secure Notes has 719 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 87% of Notes Lock's written reviews are positive against 65% of Secure Notes's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Notes Lock ships an update every 3 months, Secure Notes fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Notes Lock versus Secure Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotes LockSecure Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (6 ratings)4.6 (719 ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.3% of reviews — better64.7% of reviews
Number of ratings6719 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNewSoftwares.netPixelPort LLC

Customer experience

Notes Lock

All ratings6 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews55 reviews
Positive87.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.7%

Secure Notes

All ratings719 ratings
Positive91.4%
Neutral3.6%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews150 reviews
Positive64.7%
Neutral10.0%
Negative25.3%

Bugs and requests

Notes Lock

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Secure Notes

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent app crashes
  • Delayed text input and display
  • Inability to access locked notes

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to move notes between folders
  • Option to customize font, size, and colors
  • Trash/Recycle bin for deleted notes
  • Cloud sync/backup functionality

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Notes Lock

One-time1
  • Premium Pack$2.99
6 purchases

Secure Notes

Subscriptions5
  • Secure Notes - 1 Month PRO3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Secure Notes - Pro Monthly3 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Secure Notes Pro Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
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  • Secure Notes Pro Annual Offer$19.991 Year
  • Secure Notes - 1 Year PRO$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Secure Notes Pro - Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is Notes Lock free?
Notes Lock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Secure Notes free?
Secure Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Notes Lock or Secure Notes?
Secure Notes is rated higher. Notes Lock averages 2.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Secure Notes averages 4.6 from 719 ratings.
Do Notes Lock or Secure Notes have ads?
Neither Notes Lock nor Secure Notes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Notes Lock or Secure Notes?
Notes Lock ships an update every 3 months, and Secure Notes fortnightly. Most recently, Notes Lock was updated on October 12, 2026 and Secure Notes on October 16, 2026.

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