# Simple Notes. vs Simple Notes

The clearest difference is ads: Simple Notes. at none against Simple Notes's shown. Simple Notes. also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Simple Notes's advantage is ratings volume (790 vs 47) and review sentiment (88% vs 79%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simple Notes. sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Simple Notes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 — 4.6 for Simple Notes. against 4.7 for Simple Notes. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Notes has 790 ratings behind it against 47, 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 88% of Simple Notes's.

Simple Notes. ships an update every 2 months, Simple Notes every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on August 28, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Notes. | Simple Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-notes/id1104759509/reviews) | **[4.7 (790 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-notes-notepad-manager/id1457937396/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 47 | **790** |
| Positive reviews | 78.6% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 206 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yuto Iwakami](https://appshunter.io/developer/1584545568) | [Komorebi Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/481596469) |

## 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 |


### Simple Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-notes-notepad-manager/id1457937396)

This app offers a clean and efficient way to organize your thoughts and ideas. Easily add images, organize notes into colored folders, and secure your entries with a passcode. Customize the look with various themes and fonts, and back up your data to iCloud.

**Highlights:** Add photos to notes, Organize with colored folders, Calendar view for notes, Passcode and biometric lock, Customizable themes and fonts, iCloud backup and sync, Smart search with tags

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium (Annual) | $14.99 | per year |
| Premium Service | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 📁 Folder organization and color-coding
- 🔒 Password protection
- 💡 Useful for school and work notes
- 🚀 Fast and responsive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Lack of iCloud sync
- 📐 Limited formatting options (no bold, italics, etc.)
- 🎨 Default folder color cannot be changed
- 🔍 No alphabetical sorting for folders

**Reported bugs**

- No local PC backup and restore feature
- UI looks outdated and childish

**Requested features**

- Add ability to pin notes at the top of a folder
- Implement iCloud sync between devices
- Introduce more text formatting options (bold, italics, underline, etc.)
- Allow changing folder colors


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Notes. free?

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

### Is Simple Notes free?

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

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

Simple Notes is rated higher. Simple Notes. averages 4.6 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while Simple Notes averages 4.7 from 790 ratings.

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

Simple Notes shows ads; Simple Notes. does not.

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

Simple Notes. ships an update every 2 months, and Simple Notes every 3 months. Most recently, Simple Notes. was updated on August 28, 2026 and Simple Notes on September 23, 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.*