# Simple Notes. vs Simple Notepad

The clearest difference is ads: Simple Notes. at none against Simple Notepad's shown. Simple Notes. also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (79% vs 68%). Simple Notepad's advantage is ratings volume (2.8K vs 64) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simple Notes. sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Simple Notepad sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 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 — 4.7 for Simple Notes. against 4.6 for Simple Notepad. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Notepad has 2.8K ratings behind it against 64, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Simple Notes.'s written reviews are positive against 68% of Simple Notepad's.

Simple Notes. ships an update every 2 months, Simple Notepad every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Notes. | Simple Notepad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-notes/id1104759509/reviews)** | [4.6 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-notepad-bestnote/id1207183021/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 64 | **2.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **78.6% of reviews** | 68.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yuto Iwakami](https://appshunter.io/developer/1584545568) | [EasterEggs](https://appshunter.io/developer/553389214) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple Notes.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-notes/id1104759509)

This app offers a straightforward way to create, manage, and share text-based notes. It focuses on essential features like character counting and sorting, with seamless integration for sharing via messaging apps.

**Highlights:** Create text notes, Character count display, Sort notes, Widget support, Instant sharing via Messages, Automatic saving

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $5.99 | one-time |


### Simple Notepad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-notepad-bestnote/id1207183021)

This app offers a unique note-taking experience with a three-tab system for memos, remarks, and history. Attach photos to your notes and secure them with a password. Organize your thoughts with folder division for efficient management.

**Highlights:** Three-tab note structure (Memo, Remarks, History), Attach images to notes, Password security lock, Folder division for organization, Revision history tracking, Additional remarks field

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan | $3.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🎨 Customizable colors and themes
- 🗂️ Folder organization
- 🔒 Secure with password protection
- 📝 Good for note-taking and journaling

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Intrusive ads
- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 📱 Not optimized for iPad
- 🖋️ No handwriting support
- 💾 No backup/sync options

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Notes disappearing after updates
- Vertical orientation not working
- Unable to recover lost notes

**Requested features**

- Option to remove ads
- Ability to sync notes across devices
- More font and formatting options
- Print functionality
- Improved iPad support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Notes. free?

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

### Is Simple Notepad free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Simple Notes. or Simple Notepad?

Simple Notes. is rated higher. Simple Notes. averages 4.7 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while Simple Notepad averages 4.6 from 2.8K ratings.

### Do Simple Notes. or Simple Notepad have ads?

Simple Notepad shows ads; Simple Notes. does not.

### Which is updated more often, Simple Notes. or Simple Notepad?

Simple Notes. ships an update every 2 months, and Simple Notepad every 3 weeks. Most recently, Simple Notes. was updated on October 29, 2026 and Simple Notepad on October 29, 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.*