Simple Notes. vs SimplyNotes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Simple Notes.
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.
- Create text notes
- Character count display
- Sort notes
- Widget support
- Instant sharing via Messages
- Automatic saving
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Simple Notes. is exactly what the name says, a simple note taking app. The app's core idea is to provide an app with features that everyone is going to use. There's no grids, cameras, audio and etc. Just text, and sharing. What can this app do? -Create notes -Display the number of characters -Sort notes -Show list of notes, or most recent note using widgets -Share instantly using the Messages app -How to Create Notes 1. Press "Create new Note" 2. Enter the any text you'd like to save 3. Press "Save" After your first save, your note will be saved automatically -How to delete Notes Swipe your note to the left or 1. Tap the three dots button 2. Press edit 3. Then press "-" then press "delete" -How to sort notes 1. Tap the three dots button 2. Tap the way you want to sort your notes -How to share notes with iMessage 0. Open "iMessage" 1. Tap on a conversation 2. Tap on Simple Notes. from the app drawer 3. Select a note you'd like to send 4. Press the blue arrow and your message is sent! (If you don't want to send your title, turn on the switch on the top) Please leave reviews and comments in the App Store/Twitter Direct Message about what should be done to make this app better
SimplyNotes
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SimplyNotes provides all the essential features without all the clutter. The user-friendly interface makes it effortless for your note-taking to begin. Main functionalities include: - Home screen Widget to create a note with a single tap. - Favorite a note to bring it to the top of the list. - Lock a note with your own password to secure it. - Access your notes anytime. Anyplace. No internet needed. It's as simple as that. Notes. Simplified.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SimplyNotes at none against Simple Notes.'s 3. SimplyNotes also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Simple Notes. sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. SimplyNotes asks for nothing beyond the download.
Simple Notes. ships an update every 2 months, SimplyNotes every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simple Notes. | SimplyNotes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (61 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 78.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 61 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.1 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yuto Iwakami | Tomas Ward |
In-app purchases
Simple Notes.
- Small Tip$0.99
- Medium Tip$2.99
- Large Tip$5.99
SimplyNotes
No in-app purchases









