# Colored Notes Simple vs Note Widget +

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Note Widget + at 78% against Colored Notes Simple's 0%. Note Widget + also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.4) and update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). Colored Notes Simple's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Note Widget + sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Colored Notes Simple asks for nothing beyond the download.

Note Widget + holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Note Widget + has 438 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Colored Notes Simple's written reviews are positive against 78% of Note Widget +'s.

Colored Notes Simple ships an update every 6 months, Note Widget + monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Colored Notes Simple | Note Widget + |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colored-notes-simple-taking/id1055086242/reviews) | **[4.4 (438 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-widget-plus/id1495041735/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **438** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **78.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.8** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [luca calciano](https://appshunter.io/developer/804190836) | [Yuri Nesh](https://appshunter.io/developer/521035681) |

## What reviewers say

### Colored Notes Simple

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colored-notes-simple-taking/id1055086242)

Organize your thoughts and reminders with a vibrant and intuitive note-taking experience. Customize your notes with colors and set timely notifications to never miss an appointment or task. Enjoy a simple yet engaging way to manage your daily information.

**Highlights:** Colorful note customization, Appointment and meeting tracking, Customizable notification reminders, Checklist functionality, Intuitive user interface

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Note Widget +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-widget-plus/id1495041735)

Create handwritten notes, dictate voice memos, and write over images. Transform speech into text and schedule reminders. Secure your notes with biometric locks and display them directly on your widget screen.

**Highlights:** Handwritten and text notes, Write over images, Dictate notes and record speech, Transform voice to text, Schedule reminders, Password/biometric protection, Display notes on widget

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Happy Club, monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Happy Club, 6 month | $14.99 | per 6 months |
| Happy Club, Yearly | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy and fast to use
- 👍 Great for various lists
- 👍 Good for note-taking
- 👍 Syncs across devices
- 👍 No distracting ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Cannot delete notes
- 🐛 Subscription not reloading
- 🐛 App won't stay open
- 🐛 Blank yellow page issue
- 🐛 Paper too small for notes

**Reported bugs**

- App won't let me delete a note
- App will not reload subscription
- App won't stay open
- Blank yellow page issue
- Scrolls back to the top of a note

**Requested features**

- Add folder organization
- More than nine categories
- Ability to add tags
- Password protection for notes
- Show full widgets on home screen


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Colored Notes Simple free?

Colored Notes Simple is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Note Widget + free?

Note Widget + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Colored Notes Simple or Note Widget +?

Note Widget + is rated higher. Colored Notes Simple averages 2.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Note Widget + averages 4.4 from 438 ratings.

### Do Colored Notes Simple or Note Widget + have ads?

Both Colored Notes Simple and Note Widget + show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Colored Notes Simple or Note Widget +?

Colored Notes Simple ships an update every 6 months, and Note Widget + monthly. Most recently, Colored Notes Simple was updated on October 6, 2026 and Note Widget + on October 7, 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.*