# Notepad - MyNotes — The simple writing app

> Simple, efficient notepad app with advanced editing and organization features. (iPhone/iPad app by Makoto Yamabayashi.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notepad-mynotes/id1444500653 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Makoto Yamabayashi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1444500652)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 22 App Store ratings · 38 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 16 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2018-11-29
- Data updated: 2026-08-22
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notepad-mynotes/id1444500653/reviews.md

## What is Notepad?

This is a simple notepad app that has useful features not only to take notes but also to write sentences.

Mistakes of editing can be fixed easily by undo/redo feature. If you want to restore a note to previous content, you will be able to restore from update history. 

On keyboard toolbar, There is convenient features such as moving cursor up/down/left/right and select/copy/cut/paste.

In addition, This app is made to make it easy to operate with one hand.

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This is a notepad app that implements convenient features while being careful not to impair the simple operation feeling. 

The features of this app is below.

Notes management features:

- Manage notes by folders
- Sort notes and folders freely
- Manage update and delete history of notes

Notes editing features:

- Store a note at real time
- Change font size while viewing a note
- Show character, word, line count
- Link text to other app such as Email and SNS
- keyboard toolbar
--> Select/Copy/Cut/Paste
--> Move cursor up/down/left/right by one character
--> Move cursor to start or end of note
--> Move cursor to start or end of line
--> Undo and Redo of editing

Other features:

- Startup lock - Use iOS authentication (Face ID, Touch ID, Passcode)
- Mini note - Ancillary note when creating notes
- Change color setting to dark mode
- Export and Import backup files
- iCloud backup

## Key features

- Note and folder management
- Undo/Redo editing
- Keyboard toolbar for text manipulation
- One-handed operation design
- Startup lock with iOS authentication
- Dark mode support
- iCloud backup

## Recent user reviews (10 of 38)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notepad-mynotes/id1444500653/reviews.md

### 3/5 — 編集・保存した直後の文面が何故か消失しました。

*2026-06-05, version 1.14.4*

特定の文明を迅速にピックアップ出来無いので見付け辛いです。

見出し等の最初の数文字で沢山のデータの中から迅速に呼び出せる,検索に近い改良が欲しいところです。

2026/04/14(火)に編集・保存した直後の文面が何故か消失しました。

クラウド内にバックアップがある可能性に気付いて入れ直し,漸く復元に成功しました。

### 4/5 — 文字数が違う

*2025-12-24, version 1.14.4*

小説を職場での休憩中や出先で書くのに重宝しています。
ただ、文字数が少しズレるのだね少し困りますね。
このアプリ上では4,000文字なのに、wordに落とすと3,600文字程度しかない。
これさえなければ、星５つです。

### 4/5 — 愛用しています。

*2025-09-19, version 1.14.4*

undoや文字カウンタ、カーソルが動かしやすい点などの機能面もとても良いですし、バックアップが気軽に取れる点も優秀なのに、全体的にシンプルでめちゃくちゃ使い勝手がよくて重宝しています。
ただ、メモ編集中に、横スワイプで一覧画面に戻る機能をオフにできたら最高なのに、と思います。
長文を打ってる時に誤って横にスワイプして一覧に戻ってしまうことが度々あるので。

### 4/5 — 使いやすいです

*2025-07-26, version 1.14.4*

テキスト作成については、文句なしです。
是非、テキスト検索機能を付けてほしいです。

### 5/5 — 【解決済み】ひらけません

*2025-05-24, version 1.14.4*

最近このアプリをインストールしましたが、アプリを開いてもただの白い画面から動かず、しばらく待つとアプリが強制的に落ちます。アンインストールして入れ直しても変わりません。

-しばらく後に再インストールしたら直りました！！

### 5/5 — pinning update?

*2024-12-03, version 1.14.4*

I really love this app! I’ve been using it for years to do anything from making grocery shopping lists to personal notes to drafting out essays and stories. However, I wish there was a way to pin certain notes at the very top. I think that would make this app even more perfect!

### 5/5 — いつもお世話になってます。

*2024-09-21, version 1.14.4*

長文の下書きなどで、大変重宝してます。
ただ文章を読み返してるときに、下の方で広告がちらちらしてるのが本当に目障りで…。
いちいちCM見るのも面倒なので、多少高くても良いから、広告除去の買い切り版をリリースして欲しい。

### 5/5 — 大好きです

*2024-09-04, version 1.14.4*

小説を書く際に使っております。 長文も書けて、文字制限もなくのびのびと書けるので愛用しております。 そこで、開発者様に追加して欲しい機能がありまして… ・機種変更する際の引き継ぎ機能 ・課金して広告を永遠に消す機能
・メモを検索して見つけやすくする機能 これらがあれば、もっとこのアプリが最高になると思うんです。 開発者様に、数円でもいいから支援がしたいのです。お願いします！

### 5/5 — 歴代最高のメモアプリです。一つだけ要望

*2024-06-21, version 1.14.4*

メモアプリとして使い勝手は最高です。

個別メモから、トップ(フォルダ一覧)にジャンプするボタンを実装していただいたいです。
お願いします。

### 4/5 — 機能面は基本的に文句なし

*2024-05-19, version 1.14.4*

利便性高いし（大本がアレとも言う）欲しい機能もだいたい揃ってる。
ただ保存したテキストの漢字とかの表示が妙に変な感じになる。虎の下側が几になったり。
半角と混ぜるとフォントが変わる感じ。気持ち悪いからなんとかしてもらえたら文句なしの星5

## Frequently asked questions about Notepad

### Does Notepad have ads?

Yes, Notepad contains advertisements. This is how the app remains free for users to download and utilize its features.

### What is the price of Notepad?

Notepad is available for free. There are no upfront costs to download or use the basic functionalities of the application.

### How often is Notepad updated?

The latest version of Notepad is 1.14.4, last updated on July 16, 2023. Updates typically include bug fixes and feature enhancements to improve user experience.

### What devices support Notepad?

Notepad is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. It is designed to run on iOS operating systems.

### What is the age rating for Notepad?

Notepad has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for users of all ages, with no content restrictions.

### Can I restore previous versions of my notes in Notepad?

Yes, Notepad allows you to restore notes to previous content from its update history. This feature helps prevent data loss and allows for easy correction of editing mistakes.

### Does Notepad offer a dark mode?

Yes, Notepad provides a dark mode setting. This feature allows users to change the app's color scheme for better viewing comfort, especially in low-light conditions.

### How does Notepad handle backups?

Notepad supports exporting and importing backup files, and also offers iCloud backup. This ensures your notes are safely stored and can be restored if needed.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.14.4 — 2023-07-16

- Fixed a bug that fail to restore from oldest iCloud backup of own device
- Improved internal processing

### 1.14.3 — 2023-06-16

- Fixed a bug when the app clashes when restoring notes from Delete History
- Improved internal processing

### 1.14.2 — 2023-01-09

- Improved internal processing

### 1.14.1 — 2023-01-08

- Fixed some minor bugs
- Updated some libraries to latest version

### 1.14.0 — 2022-09-12

- Supported to specification changes of internal processing of iOS 16
- Fixed bugs of color display
- Improved some features
- Updated some libraries to latest version

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