Best Notes Free Encrypted Apps

210+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating

20 free apps

Updated May 2026

Finding the right notes free encrypted app can be overwhelming with so many options. We've analyzed 210+ apps to bring you the best choices for 2026, from free options to premium solutions with advanced features.

Top Picks for Notes Free Encrypted

#1

Standard Notes by Standard Notes Ltd.

End-to-end encrypted notes

Editor's Choice

📊 Productivity

4.7😊(3.6K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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Securely capture and sync your thoughts across all devices with end-to-end encryption. This app offers a simple, lasting place for all your notes, from personal thoughts to sensitive information, with robust privacy features.

What We Love

🚀 Fast and reliable sync
🔒 Excellent privacy and security
👍 Simple and intuitive interface
📚 Great for organizing notes

Room to Improve

🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
🔑 Frustrating login/authentication issues
💰 Expensive premium subscription

#2

SNote - Encrypted Notes, Files by INCOG, LLC

Strong Contender

📊 Productivity

4.3(8 ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

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A privacy-focused workspace for secure note-taking, file storage, and task management. It offers end-to-end encryption for all data and allows private collaboration on projects and shared files.

#3

Secure Notepad by Dmytro Vynokurov

Private Notes with Password

Worth Considering

📊 Productivity

4.7😊(13K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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Securely store personal notes, contacts, and passwords with password protection. Features a simple interface, biometric unlock options, and password recovery. Keep your sensitive information private and organized.

What We Love

🔒 Password protection
🔒 Security question for password recovery
👍 Simple and easy to use
🚀 Straightforward note-taking

Room to Improve

💰 Paid version required for more than 3 notes
🐛 Notes disappearing or not syncing across devices
🐛 Password/security question issues

More Notes Free Encrypted apps to explore

NoteLocker - Encrypted Notepad

NoteLocker - Encrypted Notepad

by Brian Onachilla

📊 Productivity

Paranoia Text Encryption Lite

Paranoia Text Encryption Lite

(encrypt notes, messages, …)

Securely encrypt and decrypt sensitive text data, including notes, messages, and cryptocurrency keys. Offers robust security with multiple strong encryption algorithms and advanced steganography features to hide data within images. Also supports secure password exchange using post-quantum cryptography.

Text encryption and decryptionSteganography (hide text in JPEG)Post-quantum key encapsulation

Secure Notepad Pro

Secure Notepad Pro

Notes with password protection

Securely store your personal notes with password or biometric protection. This ad-free app offers a fast, simple interface with extensive customization options and automatic cloud synchronization for access across all your devices.

Password and Face ID protectionAd-free experience20+ customizable color themes

📊 Productivity

free with in-app purchases

MEGA: Encrypted Cloud Storage

MEGA: Encrypted Cloud Storage

Secure Storage & Chat

Securely store, sync, and share your files with end-to-end encryption. Communicate privately with encrypted chat and video calls. Access your data from any device, anywhere.

End-to-end encrypted cloud storageSecure one-on-one and group chatEncrypted audio and video calls

📊 Productivity

free with in-app purchases

Proton Mail - Encrypted Email

Proton Mail - Encrypted Email

Fast, private & secure mail

This encrypted email service from Switzerland prioritizes user privacy with end-to-end encryption. It offers robust security features to protect your communications from phishing, spam, and tracking, allowing you to manage your inbox with ease.

End-to-end encryptionPassword-protected emailsMultiple account support

📊 Productivity

free with in-app purchases

OziPad.io: Encrypt Notes Fast

OziPad.io: Encrypt Notes Fast

Quick, Safe, Smart Notes Tools

Tuta: Encrypted Private Email

Tuta: Encrypted Private Email

Secure, Ad Free Mail Client

Secure your communications with an encrypted email service offering end-to-end encryption for emails and contacts. Enjoy features like anonymous registration, an ad-free experience, and a free encrypted calendar. Protect your privacy with a service developed and hosted in Germany.

End-to-end encryptionAnonymous registrationAd-free experience

📊 Productivity

Private Notes & Password Vault

Securely store your private notes, passwords, and sensitive information with advanced biometric and password protection. Keep your data locked away without cloud sync, and access it instantly with Face ID or Touch ID.

Password & PIN protectionFace ID & Touch ID unlockNo cloud sync

free with in-app purchases

Lock Notes - Passcode Protect

Lock Notes - Passcode Protect

Protect your notes w/ password

Securely store and protect your private notes with a passcode or Touch ID. Keep sensitive information like passwords, secrets, and diary entries safe from unauthorized access. Backup and sync notes across devices, customize their appearance, and even add images.

Passcode and Touch ID protectionSecurity question recoveryiCloud backup and sync

📊 Productivity

Lock Your Notes

Lock Your Notes

Securely store your private and secret notes with multiple locking options. Organize your thoughts with unlimited notes, customizable fonts, and emoji support. Keep your sensitive information safe from unauthorized access.

Unlimited note creationThree lock types (password, PIN, dot-lock)Customizable fonts

free with in-app purchases

Humm: Encrypted AI Voice Notes

Humm: Encrypted AI Voice Notes

by Mind Meat Machine, LLC

This app uses AI to automatically transcribe, organize, and summarize your voice notes with end-to-end encryption. It offers on-device processing for maximum privacy and generates daily digests of your captured thoughts. Capture ideas, journal, or record meeting notes without typing.

End-to-end encryptionOn-device transcriptionAI-powered organization

📊 Productivity

CalcPlus - Hidden Notes

CalcPlus - Hidden Notes

Calculator + Encrypted Notes

This app combines a fully functional calculator with a secure, encrypted notes system. Store sensitive information like crypto wallet phrases and passwords locally and offline, protected by a PIN and optional biometric authentication. It offers a discreet interface and prioritizes user privacy with no cloud sync or ads.

Encrypted local notes storageCalculator interfacePIN and biometric security

📊 Productivity

free with in-app purchases

TextCrypt - Encrypted Storage

TextCrypt - Encrypted Storage

Encrypt Notes Files, Passwords

Securely encrypt notes, files, and passwords with military-grade encryption. Protect your digital life with a robust password manager and optional cloud sync. Keep your sensitive information private and accessible only to you.

Text EncryptionFile EncryptionPassword Locker

free with in-app purchases

FlowNote - Private Voice Notes

FlowNote - Private Voice Notes

Encrypted Voice Notes & Lists

📊 Productivity

Lock Notes: Private Journal

Lock Notes: Private Journal

Keep Note Safe with Passcode

Securely store private thoughts, passwords, and reminders with biometric authentication. Enjoy a simple, elegant interface with iCloud sync, customizable themes, and backup options. Your data remains private and encrypted.

Biometric authentication (Face ID, Touch ID)Encrypted note storageiCloud sync across devices

📊 Productivity

My Eyes Only Password Manager

My Eyes Only Password Manager

Encrypted Personal Data

Securely store and organize all your sensitive personal information, including passwords, credit card details, and bank accounts. Enjoy peace of mind with advanced encryption and multi-device syncing, ensuring your data is always accessible and protected.

Encrypted password managementPersonal information organizerMulti-device syncing

free with in-app purchases

Secure Notes - Secret & Lock

Secure Notes - Secret & Lock

Private Notes with password

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.

3-Layer Security (app, folders, notes)Secure Voice RecordingBiometric Lock (Face ID, Touch ID, Passcode)

📊 Productivity

free with in-app purchases