Best Secure Notes Apps

246+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated November 2026

The best secure notes apps on iPhone average 4.4★ across 246+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated November 2026.

Compare top Secure Notes Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Secure NotepadSecure NotepadFree4.7★ (13K)NoYesNov 2026
2Secure Notes - Secret & LockSecure Notes - Secret & LockFree4.6★ (716)NoYesNov 2026
3Standard NotesStandard NotesFree4.7★ (3.8K)NoYesNov 2026
4Secure Notes (Protect your notes)Secure Notes (Protect your notes)Free4.0★ (4)NoNoNov 2026
5Secure Notes - Memo and listsSecure Notes - Memo and listsFree1.0★ (1)NoYesOct 2026
6Rune Secure NotesRune Secure NotesFree—NoNoAug 2026
7LOCK MEMO - Secure NotesLOCK MEMO - Secure NotesFree4.7★ (496)YesYesNov 2026
8DestructNote: Secure Notes ProDestructNote: Secure Notes ProFree—NoYesMay 2026

Top Picks for Secure Notes

Secure Notepad#1

Secure Notepad by Dmytro Vynokurov

Private Notes with Password
Editor's Choice
📊 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
Secure Notes - Secret & Lock#2

Secure Notes - Secret & Lock by PixelPort LLC

Private Diary & Password Vault
Strong Contender
📊 Productivity
4.6😞(716 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Securely store your thoughts, passwords, and sensitive information with multi-layer protection. This app offers robust security features like Face ID and passcode locks for individual notes, folders, and the entire application. It also provides tools for writing, recording voice memos, and organizing content with iCloud sync.

What We Love

  • 🔒 Secure notes and folders
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🚀 Efficient note-taking
  • 💡 Innovative features like Love Voice Notes

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy performance after updates
  • 🤯 Overly complicated UI changes
  • 🔒 Difficulty resetting passwords/access
  • 💸 Essential features locked behind paywall
Standard Notes#3

Standard Notes by Standard Notes Ltd.

End-to-end encrypted notes
Worth Considering
📊 Productivity
4.7😊(3.8K 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
  • 💻 Cross-platform availability

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
  • 🔑 Frustrating login/authentication issues
  • 💰 Expensive premium subscription
  • 📱 Limited features in free version
  • 🖍️ Lack of formatting options

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FAQ about Secure Notes

What are the best secure notes apps for iPhone?
Secure Notepad tops our secure notes apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 13K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top secure notes apps we rank are free to download, including Secure Notepad and Secure Notes - Secret & Lock.
Secure Notepad has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 246+ secure notes apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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