Comparison

Notepad vs Table Notes Spreadsheet maker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Notepad

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
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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

About

Table Notes Spreadsheet maker

Organize information in a table format for various uses like contact lists, recipes, schedules, and timetables. Customize cell appearance, insert images, and perform basic calculations. Export data to CSV, PDF, and XLSX formats.

Highlights
  • Table format for data entry
  • Customizable text and cell colors
  • Adjustable cell sizes
  • Image insertion
  • Basic cell calculations
  • CSV, PDF, and XLSX export
  • iCloud Drive integration
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This is a memo application in table format. You can save your name, phone number, address, etc. in rows. You can also use it to store recipes. You can also use it in the following ways - Create a schedule - Create recipes - Create a table - Create timetables - Creating shifts - Setting item names Tap an item to display the settings screen, where you can set or change the item name. You can also set the width of the column. - Setting text and background colors of cells You can set the text color and background color of each cell. - Change text size, change text position The text size can be changed to any size. The text position can be changed to the left, center, or right. - Insert images Images can be inserted into cells. - Change cell size The height and width of cells can be adjusted and changed. - Add Rows, Add Columns There is no limit to the number of rows and columns that can be added. - Simple calculations in cells Four arithmetic operations can be performed in a cell. Four types of symbols (+-*/) can be used to display the calculation results. - Import CSV files You can receive and view CSV files shared from other applications. - CSV output Data can be output in CSV format. Text color, background color, etc. cannot be output to CSV. - PDF output Data can be output in PDF format for printing or sharing. - xlsx output Output to xlsx is possible. When outputting a file that contains images, the display may differ. - iCloud Drive When using iCloud Drive, you can use common data on multiple devices. - Trash Box Even if you delete a file by mistake, you can rest assured that it is in the Trash.

Screenshots

Notepad4 screens
Table Notes Spreadsheet maker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Table Notes Spreadsheet maker at every 5 days against Notepad's every 2 months. Notepad's advantage is review sentiment (80% vs 56%) and ratings volume (6.4K vs 1.5K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Notepad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Table Notes Spreadsheet maker sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Notepad against 4.7 for Table Notes Spreadsheet maker. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.4K and 1.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Notepad's written reviews are positive against 56% of Table Notes Spreadsheet maker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Notepad ships an update every 2 months, Table Notes Spreadsheet maker every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Notepad versus Table Notes Spreadsheet maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotepadTable Notes Spreadsheet maker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (6.4K ratings) — better4.7 (1.5K ratings)
Positive reviews80.3% of reviews — better56.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6.4K — better1.5K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKomorebi Inc.WEBDIA INC.

Customer experience

Notepad

All ratings6,436 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral2.1%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews628 reviews
Positive80.3%
Neutral7.6%
Negative12.1%

Table Notes Spreadsheet maker

All ratings1,454 ratings
Positive91.4%
Neutral3.2%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews284 reviews
Positive56.0%
Neutral12.0%
Negative32.0%

User reviews

Notepad

From 6.4K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Table Notes Spreadsheet maker

From 1.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Simple and efficient
  • 💡 Helpful for work and daily tasks
  • 🔒 Secure and reliable

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and data loss
  • 🔒 Limited functionality in free version
  • ⚠️ Compatibility issues with newer devices
  • 🔋 High battery consumption

Bugs and requests

Notepad

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Table Notes Spreadsheet maker

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Files not opening or saving correctly
  • Unexpected app closures after certain actions
  • Syncing and cloud storage issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Search function for large tables
  • Ability to insert rows between existing ones
  • Option to save and export files in various formats
  • Improved color customization and formatting options

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Notepad

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$7.99
2 purchases

Table Notes Spreadsheet maker

One-time2
  • Automatic backup$1.99
  • PRO$4.99

Questions

Is Notepad free?
Notepad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Table Notes Spreadsheet maker free?
Table Notes Spreadsheet maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Notepad or Table Notes Spreadsheet maker?
Notepad is rated higher. Notepad averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6.4K ratings, while Table Notes Spreadsheet maker averages 4.7 from 1.5K ratings.
Do Notepad or Table Notes Spreadsheet maker have ads?
Both Notepad and Table Notes Spreadsheet maker show ads.
Which is updated more often, Notepad or Table Notes Spreadsheet maker?
Notepad ships an update every 2 months, and Table Notes Spreadsheet maker every 5 days. Most recently, Notepad was updated on September 22, 2026 and Table Notes Spreadsheet maker on September 23, 2026.

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