# Simple Notes. vs Shared Note Widgets

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Simple Notes. at 79% against Shared Note Widgets's 25%. Simple Notes. also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). Shared Note Widgets's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simple Notes. sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Shared Note Widgets asks for nothing beyond the download.

Simple Notes. holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Notes. has 47 ratings behind it against 1, 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 25% of Shared Note Widgets's.

Simple Notes. ships an update every 2 months, Shared Note Widgets every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 28, 2026 and August 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Notes. | Shared Note Widgets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-notes/id1104759509/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shared-note-widgets/id1552960395/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **47** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **78.6% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 3 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.1 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yuto Iwakami](https://appshunter.io/developer/1584545568) | [Alex Rich](https://appshunter.io/developer/1030627712) |

## 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 |


### Shared Note Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shared-note-widgets/id1552960395)

Create and share simple text notes directly on your home screen. Keep family and friends updated with lists, reminders, or positive messages. Customize widget appearance and layout for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Create simple text notes, Add notes to home screen widgets, Share notes with friends and family, Checkbox mode for lists, Customizable widget appearance, Light and dark mode support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Notes. free?

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

### Is Shared Note Widgets free?

Shared Note Widgets is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Simple Notes. is rated higher. Simple Notes. averages 4.6 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while Shared Note Widgets averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Simple Notes. or Shared Note Widgets have ads?

Shared Note Widgets shows ads; Simple Notes. does not.

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

Simple Notes. ships an update every 2 months, and Shared Note Widgets every 3 weeks. Most recently, Simple Notes. was updated on August 28, 2026 and Shared Note Widgets on August 24, 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.*