Best Private Notes Pad Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 2026

With an average user rating of 4.6β˜…, the private notes pad category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 248+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Private Notes Pad Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Secure NotepadSecure NotepadFree4.7β˜… (13K)NoYesSep 2026
2Secure Notepad ProSecure Notepad ProFree4.8β˜… (2.7K)NoYesSep 2026
3Private Notes - LockNotesPrivate Notes - LockNotesFreeβ€”NoNoMay 2026
4Secret Notepad with PasswordSecret Notepad with PasswordFree5.0β˜… (4)YesYesAug 2026
5Private Notes.Private Notes.Freeβ€”YesNoAug 2026
6n+otesn+otesFree4.7β˜… (45K)YesYesSep 2026
7Simple Notes, Notepad & ListsSimple Notes, Notepad & ListsFree4.9β˜… (28)NoYesSep 2026
8AI Notes: Private NotepadAI Notes: Private NotepadFree4.0β˜… (1)NoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Private Notes Pad

Secure Notepad#1

Secure Notepad by Dmytro Vynokurov

Private Notes with Password
Editor's Choice
πŸ“Š 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

  • πŸ”’ Password protection
  • πŸ”’ Security question for password recovery
  • πŸ‘ Simple and easy to use
  • πŸš€ Straightforward note-taking
  • πŸ”’ Prevents others from accessing private notes

Room to Improve

  • πŸ’° Paid version required for more than 3 notes
  • πŸ› Notes disappearing or not syncing across devices
  • πŸ› Password/security question issues
  • πŸ”’ Lack of customization options
Secure Notepad Pro#2

Secure Notepad Pro by Dmytro Vynokurov

Notes with password protection
Strong Contender
πŸ“Š Productivity
4.8😐(2.7K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • πŸš€ Simple and secure
  • πŸ”’ Password protection
  • πŸ‘ Easy to use
  • πŸ‘ Alphabetical organization
  • πŸš€ Fast and lightweight

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Notes disappearing after updates
  • πŸ› Syncing and backup issues
  • πŸ’‘ Lack of advanced features (formatting, folders, etc.)
  • πŸ› Crashes and bugs
  • πŸ’° Questionable pricing model

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FAQ about Private Notes Pad

What are the best private notes pad apps for iPhone?
Secure Notepad tops our private notes pad apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 13K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes β€” 20 of the top private notes pad apps we rank are free to download, including Secure Notepad and Secure Notepad Pro.
Secure Notepad has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 248+ private notes pad apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Secure Notepad allows you to save personal notes, contacts, passwords, and any other sensitive information. All your data is protected by a password, ensuring it's hidden from unauthorized access and kept private.
Your notes are securely protected by a password. The app also offers biometric unlock options like Face ID or Touch ID for quick and secure access. Additionally, it features an automatic lock after a short period of inactivity.