Comparison

Simple Notes. vs Senior Note

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

Senior Note

This app offers a simple and intuitive way to take notes, organize thoughts, and manage tasks with adjustable text sizes for enhanced readability. It supports rich content like images and offers flexible organization through folders and subfolders.

Highlights
  • Adjustable text size
  • Folder and subfolder organization
  • Attach images and photos
  • Character counter
  • Multi-page notes
  • To-do list functionality
Features
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▼ Simple, Easy, Big Fonts For ideas, study notes, work logs, and daily writing—this app makes writing, organizing, and managing everything smooth and effortless. You can freely adjust the text size. Whether you prefer small text or large text, anyone can use it comfortably. Designed for students, professionals, parents, and seniors—easy for all ages. ▼ Exceptionally Organized Note Management • Organize notes with category tabs • Create folders to group your notes • Add subfolders for deeper structure • Add multiple pages inside a note to keep long writing organized • Save frequently used text as favorites • View multiple pages side-by-side for seamless editing Your notes stay tidy, searchable, and incredibly easy to manage. ▼ Flexible and Powerful Note Features • Attach photos and images to your notes • Built-in character counter (perfect for reports and writing drafts) • Adjust which characters are counted, or hide the counter entirely • Register frequently used symbols (•, brackets, etc.) for one-tap input Ideal for writing, studying, drafting, and organizing your thoughts. ▼ Also Useful Beyond Note-Taking Although this app is centered on taking notes, it can also be used as: • A simple to-do list • A daily journal with date-based entries • A planner with notebook-style or wall-calendar-style layouts A versatile tool for writing, saving, and reviewing what matters. ▼ Recommended For • Anyone who wants a clean, simple notes app • Users who want optional tools without added complexity • Those who want to organize notes, study material, and ideas in one place • People who want adjustable text size for better readability • Users who like compact text or large text depending on the task • People with low vision or presbyopia • Writers and bloggers managing multi-page drafts • Anyone who wants to organize daily information effortlessly • Users who want an app that feels like a real notebook ▼ Main Features • Folder & subfolder organization • Add pages to notes / multi-page simultaneous view • Attach images and photos • Character count (customizable / toggleable) • Adjustable text size • Optional to-do list / journal / calendar features • Great for work, study, daily logs, and idea management A powerful, user-friendly note-taking app designed for all ages. ▼ Terms & Privacy Terms: https://foodmenu.world/seniorNote/en/tos Privacy Policy: https://foodmenu.world/seniorNote/en/privacy

Screenshots

Simple Notes.4 screens
Senior Note4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Simple Notes. at none against Senior Note's shown. Simple Notes. also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (47 vs 4). Senior Note's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, in-app purchases, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Simple Notes. sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Senior Note sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Senior Note holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Notes. has 47 ratings behind it against 4, 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 100% of Senior Note's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple Notes. ships an update every 2 months, Senior Note weekly. The most recent releases landed on August 28, 2026 and August 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Simple Notes. versus Senior Note: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple Notes.Senior Note
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (47 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings47 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.113.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYuto IwakamiFoodmenu.world Inc.

Customer experience

Simple Notes.

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

Senior Note

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Simple Notes.

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

Senior Note

Subscriptions8
  • Monthly Sale$0.991 Month
  • Monthly Special Plan$0.991 Month
  • 3 Month Plan$2.993 Months
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  • Trial Monthly Plan$2.991 Month
  • 6 Month Plan$4.996 Months
  • Annual Special Plan$9.991 Year
  • Annual Sale Plan$11.991 Year
  • Annual Plan$22.991 Year

Questions

Is Simple Notes. free?
Simple Notes. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Senior Note free?
Senior Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Simple Notes. or Senior Note?
Senior Note is rated higher. Simple Notes. averages 4.6 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while Senior Note averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Simple Notes. or Senior Note have ads?
Senior Note shows ads; Simple Notes. does not.
Which is updated more often, Simple Notes. or Senior Note?
Simple Notes. ships an update every 2 months, and Senior Note weekly. Most recently, Simple Notes. was updated on August 28, 2026 and Senior Note on August 20, 2026.

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