Comparison

Notepad vs DALLAS LIFE

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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Notepad is a simple, lightweight, free note-taking app that opens fast, so you can start writing right away. No account or sign-up needed. It works offline, and everything you type saves automatically. One idea has guided us for over 10 years: keep it simple, so you can just write. [Features] · Opens fast, write right away · Autosave: no save button needed · Search: find any note by its content · Home Screen widgets: pin notes like sticky notes · Lock Screen widget: check notes without unlocking · Color-code notes with 6 colors · Character count (also without spaces and line breaks) · Dark mode · No account, works offline · For iPhone and iPad (iOS 14 or later) · Free (one-time purchase to remove ads) [Function Details] ■ Widgets Pin notes to your Home Screen like sticky notes, always in view. On iOS 16 or later, you can also show a note on your Lock Screen with 4 font sizes, no unlocking needed. · 3 sizes; scroll inside the widget to read long notes · Add multiple widgets, each showing a different note · The "Add Note" widget starts a new note with one tap ■ Search Find any note in seconds by searching its text. ■ Autosave Your text is saved automatically, even if a call comes in or you switch to another app. Half-written notes stay where you left them. ■ Color-Code Notes Swipe right on a note and choose one of 6 colors: red for shopping, blue for work. Spot the note you need at a glance, no folders required. ■ Basic Controls · Delete: swipe left on a note · Reorder: press and hold a note, then drag it up or down · Copy: copy a whole note at once · Share: send any note via social media or email [Ways to Use It] · Jot down thoughts as they come to mind · Shopping lists and to-do lists · A scratchpad for copy and paste · Draft reports, meeting minutes and stories · Memos of things to remember · Enter notes by voice via iOS Dictation [Who It's For] · Anyone who finds feature-heavy note apps hard to use · Anyone who wants a light, everyday notepad · Anyone replacing paper sticky notes and memo pads [Pricing] The app is free to use, with ads. A one-time purchase removes ads for good. [Your Data and Design Policy] · Notes are stored only on your device, never sent outside the app · No cloud sync or backup feature of its own: everything stays on your device · A text-only notepad: no photo attachments, folders, reminders or checklists · No built-in lock, but iOS can require Face ID to open it (see FAQ) [FAQ] ** How do I delete notes? Swipe left on the note to bring up the [Delete] button. ** How do I reorder notes? Tap and hold the note, then drag it up or down. ** How do I add a note to my Lock Screen? Requires iOS 16 or later. Touch and hold the Lock Screen, then tap [Customize] at the bottom. Select [Lock Screen], tap [Add Widgets], and select this app and the widget you want. If this app is not displayed, restart your device. ** How do I add a note to my Home Screen? Tap and hold an empty area on your Home Screen, then tap the [+] button. Select the [Notepad] widget, choose from three sizes, and tap [Add]. To choose the note shown, tap and hold the widget, then pick from [Edit Widget] - [Notes]. ** How do I change the color of my notes? Swipe right on the note to add a color. ** How do I lock the app? Requires iOS 18 or later. Touch and hold the app icon, then tap [Require Face ID] (or Touch ID / Passcode). The app will then require it each time it opens. ** Will my notes transfer to a new iPhone? Yes. Notes are stored inside the app and carry over when you set up a new iPhone with the standard data transfer or a backup restore. ** What about data security? This app never collects or sends any text you enter to servers or anywhere outside the app. Its only communication relates to advertising. All the data you enter stays in the app. 【Terms of Service】 https://komorebi-studio.com/tos_en.html 【Privacy Policy】 https://komorebi-studio.com/policyredirect.html

About

DALLAS LIFE

Features
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Dallas Life delivers timely and accurate news from the North Texas area, connecting the Korean community with the local community. The app provides useful content including local information, events, dining guides, and business listings. Beyond sharing information, Dallas Life focuses on community engagement and aims to grow as an active local platform where people can stay informed and connected.

Screenshots

Notepad4 screens
DALLAS LIFE3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DALLAS LIFE at none against Notepad's 1. DALLAS LIFE also leads on ads (none vs shown). Notepad's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. DALLAS LIFE asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Notepad ships an update every 2 months, DALLAS LIFE every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Notepad versus DALLAS LIFE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotepadDALLAS LIFE
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (6.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings6.7K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 9 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKomorebi Inc.DKMedia Group, Inc

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

DALLAS LIFE

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Notepad

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$7.99
None

DALLAS LIFE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Notepad free?
Notepad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DALLAS LIFE free?
DALLAS LIFE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Notepad or DALLAS LIFE have ads?
Notepad shows ads; DALLAS LIFE does not.
Which is updated more often, Notepad or DALLAS LIFE?
Notepad ships an update every 2 months, and DALLAS LIFE every 9 months. Most recently, Notepad was updated on November 7, 2026 and DALLAS LIFE on October 30, 2026.

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