# Notepad vs TwiNote

The clearest difference is update cadence: TwiNote at weekly against Notepad's every 2 months. TwiNote also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). Notepad's advantage is review sentiment (80% vs 70%) and ratings volume (6.4K vs 1.7K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Notepad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and TwiNote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Notepad against 4.7 for TwiNote. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.4K and 1.7K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Notepad's written reviews are positive against 70% of TwiNote's.

Notepad ships an update every 2 months, TwiNote weekly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notepad | TwiNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (6.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notepad-simple-notes-and-memo/id1004291915/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twinote-sns-style-note/id1565358162/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.4K** | 1.7K |
| Positive reviews | **80.3% of reviews** | 70.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 52 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Komorebi Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/481596469) | [Kiduku Hoshida](https://appshunter.io/developer/1304360951) |

## What reviewers say

### Notepad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notepad-simple-notes-and-memo/id1004291915)

This app provides a straightforward way to jot down thoughts, create lists, and save temporary information. It offers features like search, dark mode, and customizable widgets for quick access to your notes. Data is stored locally for enhanced privacy.

**Highlights:** Search functionality, Dark mode, Lock screen widget, Home screen widget, Automatic note saving, Word count, Customizable note colors

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

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

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### TwiNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twinote-sns-style-note/id1565358162)

Create personal notes and memos using a familiar social media interface. Organize daily events, dialogues, or ideas privately within the app. Features include image saving, theme customization, and font adjustments.

**Highlights:** SNS-style note creation, Private note storage, Image saving, Theme customization, Font size adjustment, Memo sorting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Subscription (Annual) | $14.99 | per year |
| Hide Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💫 Highly customizable profiles
- 🎨 Aesthetically pleasing design
- 🤩 Fun and engaging for character roleplaying
- 🔍 Useful for journaling and note-taking
- 🤖 Great for systems/plurals communication

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes when trying to add new profiles
- 🔍 Difficulty searching for and accessing user profiles
- 🖼️ Issues with changing profile pictures and banners
- 🔒 Lack of privacy/security features (e.g., blocking, private DMs)
- 🔢 Limitations on number of accounts/profiles

**Reported bugs**

- Crashing issues when trying to add new profiles
- Inability to edit profile information (name, bio, etc.)
- Inconsistent behavior when searching for user profiles
- Incorrect display of like/retweet/comment counts

**Requested features**

- Add video posting capabilities
- Implement login/account system for syncing across devices
- Allow for more customization options (e.g., font styles, colors)
- Add community/friend features (e.g., following, commenting)
- Implement randomization for likes/retweets/comments


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notepad free?

Notepad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TwiNote free?

TwiNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Notepad or TwiNote?

Notepad is rated higher. Notepad averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6.4K ratings, while TwiNote averages 4.7 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do Notepad or TwiNote have ads?

Both Notepad and TwiNote show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Notepad or TwiNote?

Notepad ships an update every 2 months, and TwiNote weekly. Most recently, Notepad was updated on September 25, 2026 and TwiNote on September 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*