Best Private Notes And Secret Diary Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

Looking for free private notes and secret diary apps? 20 of our 249+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Private Notes And Secret Diary Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Diary With PasswordDiary With PasswordFree4.7★ (27K)NoYesNov 2026
2Notebook - Diary & Journal AppNotebook - Diary & Journal AppFree4.7★ (14K)YesYesNov 2026
3Secure NotepadSecure NotepadFree4.7★ (13K)NoYesNov 2026
4Safe Diary Private Notes&ImageSafe Diary Private Notes&ImageFree—NoNoMay 2026
5My Diary - Journal with LockMy Diary - Journal with LockFree4.7★ (28K)YesYesNov 2026
6Secret Diary With PasscodeSecret Diary With PasscodeFree4.6★ (8.2K)YesNoNov 2026
7Private Notes and Secret DiaryPrivate Notes and Secret DiaryFree3.9★ (8)NoYesOct 2026
8Diary - Private Note With LockDiary - Private Note With LockFree4.5★ (905)YesYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Private Notes And Secret Diary

Diary With Password#1

Diary With Password by 帆 杨

No Ads Journal Diary Notebook
Editor's Choice
📊 Productivity
4.7😊(27K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app provides a private digital space to record daily thoughts, emotions, and life events. It offers robust security features like password and biometric locks, alongside tools for organizing, searching, and exporting your entries. Enjoy a customizable and ad-free journaling experience.

What We Love

  • 💻 Simple and easy to use
  • 🔒 Password protection
  • 📝 Customizable fonts and layout
  • ⏱️ Time stamp feature
  • 🔓 No ads or paywalls
  • 🧠 Helps with mental health and journaling
  • 🗓️ Organized and easy to navigate entries

Room to Improve

  • 🔍 Difficulty finding/accessing past entries
  • 🖼️ No image/media support
  • 🔄 Lack of syncing across devices
  • 🔒 Password recovery issues
  • 🔧 Limited customization options
Notebook - Diary & Journal App#2

Notebook - Diary & Journal App by Koji Ito

Daily Notes, Lock & iCloud
Strong Contender
📊 Productivity
4.7😊(14K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app lets you record daily notes and diary entries, viewing them together on a single page. It offers search, passcode protection, and iCloud sync for easy organization and access. Core features are free, with an option to remove ads via a one-time purchase.

What We Love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 🔒 Password protection
  • 💡 Convenient for journaling and note-taking
  • 🚀 Smooth and responsive
  • 👍 Organized by date

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
  • 🚫 Unable to insert photos or attachments
  • 🚫 Limited formatting options
  • 🚫 No cloud sync or backup
  • 🚫 Not compatible with iPad
Secure Notepad#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
  • 🔒 Prevents others from accessing private notes

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Paid version required for more than 3 notes
  • 🐛 Notes disappearing or not syncing across devices
  • 🐛 Password/security question issues
  • 🔒 Lack of customization options

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FAQ about Private Notes And Secret Diary

What are the best private notes and secret diary apps for iPhone?
Diary With Password tops our private notes and secret diary apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 27K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top private notes and secret diary apps we rank are free to download, including Diary With Password and Notebook - Diary & Journal App.
Diary With Password has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 249+ private notes and secret diary apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.