# Simple Notes. vs Note Board

The clearest difference is rating: Simple Notes. at 4.6 against Note Board's 4.0. Simple Notes. also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Note Board's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 79%). On price, update cadence, 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 Note Board sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Simple Notes. holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Notes. has 47 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of Simple Notes.'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Note Board's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 28, 2026 and August 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Notes. | Note Board |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-notes/id1104759509/reviews)** | [4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-board-instant-notes/id1261512580/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **47** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 78.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yuto Iwakami](https://appshunter.io/developer/1584545568) | [Digital Footmark Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1062685418) |

## 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

**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 |


### Note Board

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-board-instant-notes/id1261512580)

Capture quick thoughts and reminders by drawing sticky notes on a virtual cork board or by taking instant photos. Customize your notes with various colors and pen styles for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Virtual cork board, Sticky note creation, Instant photo memos, Multiple note colors, Various pen styles, Eraser tool

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Notes. free?

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

### Is Note Board free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Simple Notes. or Note Board?

Simple Notes. is rated higher. Simple Notes. averages 4.6 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while Note Board averages 4.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Simple Notes. or Note Board have ads?

Note Board shows ads; Simple Notes. does not.

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

Simple Notes. ships an update every 2 months, and Note Board every 2 months. Most recently, Simple Notes. was updated on August 28, 2026 and Note Board on August 17, 2026.

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