# Notepad - Simple Notes & Memo — Open Fast to Jot Notes & Lists

> Simple digital notepad for quick notes, lists, and drafts with widgets. (iPhone/iPad app by Komorebi Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notepad-simple-notes-and-memo/id1004291915 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Komorebi Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/481596469)
- Category: Business, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 6,436 App Store ratings · 625 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 52 MB
- Languages: Russian, Bulgarian, Hindi, Serbian, Vietnamese, Australian English, Arabic, Hungarian, Dutch, Greek and 25 more
- Released: 2015-07-14
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notepad-simple-notes-and-memo/id1004291915/reviews.md

## What is Notepad?

Free! Easy to use and simple notepad app!

■ Features
- Search
- Dark mode
- Lock screen widget with 4 font sizes
- Home screen widget with 3 different sizes
- Automatic note saving with the auto-save feature
- Word count
- Choose from 6 different colors to brighten up your notes (swipe right on the note)
- Reorder your notes (press and hold the note to move it)

■ Usage
- Easily enter your thoughts in the notepad
- Make a shopping list
- Make a To Do list
- Temporarily save copy/paste items here
- Draft reports, minutes, collections, and stories

■ FAQ
** How do I delete notes?
Swipe left on the note to bring up the [Delete] button.
Or tap the [Edit] button, then tap the red symbol to bring up the [Delete] button.

** How do I sort notes?
Tap and hold the note you want to move, and then drag it up or down.
Or tap the [Edit] button, then pinch the tab on the right of the note to move it.

** How do I add a note to my Lock Screen? (How do I set up a Lock Screen widget?)
Please make sure your device is running the latest iOS version.
Once you have updated, touch and hold the center of the Lock Screen until the [Customize] button appears at the bottom of the screen, then tap [Customize].
Select [Lock Screen], tap [Add Widgets], select this app, and then select the widget you want to use.
If the name of this app is not displayed, restart your device to display it.

** How do I add a note to my Home Screen? (How do I set up a widget?)
Tap and hold an empty area on your Home Screen, then tap the [+] button in the top-left corner.
Select the [Notepad] widget in this app, select from three widget sizes, and then tap the [Add] button.
You can add as many widgets as you like!
To select a note to be displayed in the widget, tap and hold the widget on the Home Screen, then select the note you want to display from [Edit Widget] - [Notes].

** How do I change the color of my notes?
Change the color of your notes by swiping right.

** How do I display notes in the widget?
Swipe right on your iPhone's Home Screen to display the widget screen.
Press the [Edit] button at the bottom of the widget screen, then press the [+] symbol to allow the Notepad app to be displayed in the widget.

** What about data security?
This app never collects or sends any text entered by the user to servers or any external sources outside the app.
The only communication this app performs is related to advertising information.
This app has been operating for over 10 years through advertising revenue and in-app purchases.
All data entered by users is stored only within the app, so you can use it with confidence.

【Terms of Service】
https://komorebi-studio.com/tos_en.html
【Privacy Policy】
https://komorebi-studio.com/policyredirect.html

## Key features

- Search functionality
- Dark mode
- Lock screen widget
- Home screen widget
- Automatic note saving
- Word count
- Customizable note colors

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Notepad?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 💰 Free with no subscription
- 📝 Straightforward note-taking

**Cons**

- 🙄 Ads can be intrusive
- 🔒 No cloud backup or sync
- 🎨 Limited customization options
- 🔍 Lack of search or organization features

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Notes sometimes disappear after updating
- Auto-correct can be overly aggressive

**Most requested features**

- Add ability to print notes
- Implement photo/media attachment
- Introduce different font styles and colors
- Provide cloud sync and backup functionality

## Recent user reviews (10 of 625)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notepad-simple-notes-and-memo/id1004291915/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 검색기능을 만들어주셔서 감사합니다.

*2026-08-10*

광고제거 기능을 잘 쓰고 있습니다. 검색하기 기능을 만들어주셔서 너무 감사하게 잘 쓰고 있습니다. 그런데 검색결과 화면에서 개별 노트의 컬러 바꾸기가 가능하면 좋겠습니다. 검색결과 화면에서 색칠하려고 하면 백스와이프 동작하는 것은 오히려 블필요해보입니다. 검색결과 화면에서 백스와이프 30% 정도만 하면 화면 아래 영역에 글씨가 흐리게 깨져서 비쳐 보입이는데 이건 불필요해보입니다.

### 5/5 — 다 좋은데 ..

*2026-08-10*

안녕하세요 ! 
얼마전에 이 메모장을 깐 스노우 크리에이터 ( 데놓고 홍보 ) 예솔 입니단 ! 좀 색다른 메모장을 찾고 있는데 찾아서 바로 다운하고 써봤어요 ! 다크모드로 키고 사용하니까 너무 귀여운거예요 ! 😻 색상 변화 ( ? ) 도 돼고 메모 순서 옴기는 것도 편하고 좋은데 딱 하나 아쉬운게 .. 일단 아이폰 기본 어플에 있는 메모장에는 제목 , 머리말 , 부머리말 , 본문 등이 있는데요 , 이 메모장에도 그런게 있으면 딱 좋겠네요 ! 그런 기능이 있으면 좋겠고 , 다른건 다 좋습니다 ♥ 이 앱 강추입니다 !
( 긴 글 읽어주셔서 감사합니단 🙇‍♀️ )

### 5/5 — Very good note app

*2026-08-07, version 4.0.6*

Would you consider adding options to text like bold, italics, underline, strikethrough, etc.?

### 5/5 — 真的很良心

*2026-08-06*

很简洁，可以记一些灵感，操作很简单，而且广告存在感特别低，就给人一种良心做工具但是要钱运营而且不过分的那种 我真的爱了

**Developer response:** 非常感谢您的高度评价。很高兴您觉得应用简洁好用，广告也不影响使用体验。我们会继续用心改善，让它更方便。感谢您的支持与使用。

### 5/5 — 심플하고 좋아요 근데

*2026-08-03*

심플하고 편해서 자주 사용하고 있습니다 근데 혹시 자체적으로 메모 내용이 삭제되거나 사라질수도 있나요? 너무 오래되거나 메모량이 많으면?

**Developer response:** 높은 평점을 남겨 주셔서 진심으로 감사합니다. 메모가 오래되거나 양이 많아져도 자동으로 삭제되거나 사라지는 일은 없으니 안심하시기 바랍니다. 앞으로도 편리하게 사용하실 수 있도록 계속 개선해 나가겠습니다. 이용해 주셔서 감사합니다.

### 4/5 — 能不能增加一个最近删除的功能

*2026-08-02*

就怕不小心把每个备忘录删掉然后找不回来了

**Developer response:** 感谢您的评价与建议。目前本应用尚未提供「最近删除」（回收站）功能，删除后的备忘录无法恢复，让您有所担心，深感抱歉。删除后可在一定期间内恢复的功能，我们会作为今后开发的重要参考。感谢您使用本应用。

### 5/5 — 顶

*2026-07-30*

随手捡起得心应手，乐呵中于是赞有你的陪伴，望在编辑上再发挥创建更多功能。 
结语：谢谢记事本！

**Developer response:** 感谢您给予五星好评。很高兴这款应用能让您随手记录、用得顺手。关于编辑功能的进一步扩充，我们已收到您宝贵的建议，将作为今后开发的参考。今后我们也会继续改进，感谢您使用本应用。

### 4/5 — Cool but…

*2026-07-26, version 4.0.6*

It’s Cool 😎but you should be able to put in photos and videos 📷 Just to make it better

### 5/5 — Made awesome workout schedule

*2026-07-22, version 4.0.6*

Amazing app to keep important information

### 5/5 — Форматирование текста

*2026-07-21, version 4.0.6*

приложение отличное, но будет еще лучше, если вы добавите форматирование текста

## Frequently asked questions about Notepad

### What is this app used for?

This app is a simple and easy-to-use digital notepad designed for quickly entering thoughts, creating shopping or to-do lists, temporarily saving copy/paste items, and drafting various types of content like reports or stories. It prioritizes a straightforward user experience for everyday note-taking needs.

### How can I organize or customize my notes?

You can reorder your notes by pressing and holding them to drag them into your preferred sequence. Additionally, you can change the color of individual notes by swiping right on them, choosing from six different color options to brighten up your notes.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app is free to download and use. It generates revenue through advertising and offers in-app purchases. This model allows users to enjoy the core functionality without an upfront cost.

### How do I set up widgets for quick access?

You can add widgets to both your lock screen and home screen for convenient access. For the lock screen, ensure your device is updated, then customize your lock screen and add the app's widget. For the home screen, tap and hold an empty area, tap the '+' button, select the app's widget, choose a size, and then select the specific note you want to display.

### Is my data secure with this app?

Yes, data security is a priority. The app never collects or sends user-entered text to external servers. All entered data is stored exclusively within the app, ensuring your notes remain private and secure on your device.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.0.6 — 2026-06-04

Bug fixes and improvements.

### 4.0.5 — 2026-05-17

- Fixed an issue where the app's "Documents & Data" storage size could become large due to cached ad data and other files.
- Fixed several other bugs and made various improvements.

### 4.0.4 — 2026-04-21

Bug fixes and improvements.

### 4.0.3 — 2026-04-01

Bug fixes and improvements.

### 4.0.2 — 2025-12-07

Bug fixes and improvements.

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