Comparison

Simple Notes. vs Smooth Note (with Folders)

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

About

Smooth Note (with Folders)

This app offers a simple and fast way to take notes, organize them into folders, and customize your writing experience. It supports dark mode, voice input, and easy sharing to various platforms.

Highlights
  • Folder in folder organization
  • Dark mode support
  • Fast app launch
  • Customizable font and size
  • Convenient copy and paste
  • Voice input
  • Sharing to SNS and email
Features
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The simplest and most convenient memo app. Since there is no character limit, it is also suitable for notebooks and manuscripts. ・ Dark mode compatible ・ Folder in folder function ・ App launch is fast ・ Support available ・ Character count ・ Font and size can be changed ・ Convenient copy and paste button ・ Swipe the screen to the right to return ・ Abundant color variations ・ Voice input is also possible with iPhone settings ・ Can be sent by email ・ You can share notes on SNS ・ Easy data migration ・ If you don't need various functions, you can turn it off in the settings. ・ We also accept requests for new features ■ Recommended use ・ Todo list ·Shopping list ・ As a draft of the document. For example, reports, minutes, sentences, novels, lyrics, etc. ・ Write down the idea I will explain how to use the app for each screen. ■ List screen This screen allows you to see a list of memos and folder titles. If you set the dark mode, it's easy on your eyes. You can view and edit the memo by tapping the line of the memo. Tap a folder line to go to the screen inside that folder. If you delete a folder, you can delete all its contents. ● Add new button (round + mark) → Go to the screen for registering a new memo. ● Add folder button → You can add a folder to the displayed location. You can register a folder in a folder without any upper limit, such as registering a folder in a folder and then registering a folder in that folder. ● Edit button (pencil mark) → You can rearrange the lines. You can easily change the folder name by pressing the i button displayed in edit mode. You can move them to another location by selecting the rows in edit mode and pressing the round folder move button. Of course, you can move notes and folders. ■ Folder move screen If you press the round check button while the screen you want to move to is displayed, you will be moved to that folder. ● Add folder button → You can register a folder in that location. ■ Memo screen You can view and edit your notes in your favorite font. There is a text full selection button and a copy / paste button, so you can easily transfer data to and from other apps. Swipe the screen to the right to save the text you have entered and easily return to the list screen. You can rest assured that it will be saved automatically even if you receive a call and close the app. ● Clipboard button → You can show or hide the copy and paste button. ● Share button → You can link the memo to other apps. Twitter, Facebook, Gmail, LINE, iPhone memo app, Twitter, discord, Microsoft Outlook, Teams, etc. ● Cut button → Cut the selected text ● Copy button → Copy selected text ● Paste button → Paste the text on the clipboard (you can also paste by pressing the button continuously) ● ALL button → Select all text ● Check button → Close keyboard ■ Setting screen For example, you can set the following. ·font size -List row height -Title bar color (left and right gradation. No color can be selected) ・ Display the character count of the memo at the top of the screen You can also set the keyboard to be displayed from the beginning when you open the memo by changing it. Turn this on so you don't have to make one tap to edit your notes. You can also set the copy / paste button to always appear when you edit a memo. You can also hide the copy / paste button by pressing the clipboard button at the top right of the memo screen. ■ Postscript It is an application that eliminates waste and leaves only the necessary functions. Fine settings are possible and it is designed to fit in the hands of each user. It's a hassle, and I really wanted to reduce unnecessary small operations as much as possible, so I pondered and arrived at the current design. After a long app test, it was successfully completed and the app was released. We hope that many people will use it and use it in their daily lives, and we will be more than happy.

Screenshots

Simple Notes.4 screens
Smooth Note (with Folders)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Simple Notes. at none against Smooth Note (with Folders)'s shown. Simple Notes. also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Smooth Note (with Folders)'s advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Simple Notes. sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Smooth Note (with Folders) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Smooth Note (with Folders) holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 47 and 29 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Simple Notes.'s written reviews are positive against 80% of Smooth Note (with Folders)'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple Notes. ships an update every 2 months, Smooth Note (with Folders) every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on August 28, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Simple Notes. versus Smooth Note (with Folders): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple Notes.Smooth Note (with Folders)
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (47 ratings)4.9 (29 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.6% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings47 — better29
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.1 — better14.4
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYuto IwakamiSyncly Applications

Customer experience

Simple Notes.

All ratings47 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral6.4%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive78.6%
Neutral14.3%
Negative7.1%

Smooth Note (with Folders)

All ratings29 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral3.4%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral13.3%
Negative6.7%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Simple Notes.

One-time3
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$2.99
  • Large Tip$5.99
1 purchases

Smooth Note (with Folders)

One-time1
  • No ads etc$3.99

Questions

Is Simple Notes. free?
Simple Notes. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smooth Note (with Folders) free?
Smooth Note (with Folders) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Simple Notes. or Smooth Note (with Folders)?
Smooth Note (with Folders) is rated higher. Simple Notes. averages 4.6 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while Smooth Note (with Folders) averages 4.9 from 29 ratings.
Do Simple Notes. or Smooth Note (with Folders) have ads?
Smooth Note (with Folders) shows ads; Simple Notes. does not.
Which is updated more often, Simple Notes. or Smooth Note (with Folders)?
Simple Notes. ships an update every 2 months, and Smooth Note (with Folders) every 6 days. Most recently, Simple Notes. was updated on August 28, 2026 and Smooth Note (with Folders) on September 5, 2026.

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