# Simple Notes. vs WeNotes+

The clearest difference is ads: Simple Notes. at none against WeNotes+'s shown. Simple Notes. also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium). WeNotes+'s advantage is ratings volume (2.2K vs 64) and review sentiment (95% 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 WeNotes+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

WeNotes+ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WeNotes+ has 2.2K ratings behind it against 64, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Simple Notes.'s written reviews are positive against 95% of WeNotes+'s.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Notes. | WeNotes+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-notes/id1104759509/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wenotes-plus/id1477319356/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 64 | **2.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 78.6% of reviews | **95.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 6 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yuto Iwakami](https://appshunter.io/developer/1584545568) | [传胜 贾](https://appshunter.io/developer/789568029) |

## 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 |


### WeNotes+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wenotes-plus/id1477319356)

Capture thoughts, to-do lists, and ideas with a versatile note-taking and voice recording app. Personalize your notes with formatting options, photos, and color themes. Secure your data and sync across devices.

**Highlights:** Personalized notes and voice recording, Shortcut toolbar for formatting, Photo insertion and automatic cropping, Export to PDF, JPG, HTML, TXT, Password and biometric security, iCloud synchronization, Calendar view and search functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| VIP Annual | $7.99 | per year |
| Pro | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app
- 💡 Useful for notes
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient
- 👍 Organized

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches/bugs
- 🔒 Forced 5-star review to unlock features
- 🔒 Limited free features
- 🐛 Crashes/freezes
- 🐛 Syncing issues

**Reported bugs**

- Notes disappearing
- Freezing when adding photos
- Syncing problems between devices

**Requested features**

- More color/font options
- Ability to manually order folders
- Checkboxes for to-do lists
- Embed videos/audio
- Unlimited free notes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Notes. free?

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

### Is WeNotes+ free?

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

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

WeNotes+ is rated higher. Simple Notes. averages 4.7 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while WeNotes+ averages 4.8 from 2.2K ratings.

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

WeNotes+ shows ads; Simple Notes. does not.

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

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