Comparison

Simple Notes. vs Just Note2

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
Features
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Simple Notes. is exactly what it sounds like: a simple app for taking notes. It focuses on everyday essentials. No grids, camera, or audio—just text, with easy ways to organize and share it. Write a note and it saves automatically as you type. The first line becomes its title. Search your notes, star favorites, sort by favorites, date, or title, and tap the counter to switch between character and word counts. Keep notes close with widgets. Show a note you choose or browse a list of recent notes. Tap a note in a widget to open it in the app. FEATURES - Create and automatically save text notes - Count characters or words - Search, star, and sort notes - View a selected note or recent notes with widgets - Share notes as text or as a .txt file - Add a note to a Messages conversation, with the option to include its title - Create or retrieve notes with Shortcuts app - Create note or search using Siri HOW TO USE Create a note: Tap “Create New Note” and start typing. Your changes save automatically. Delete a note: Swipe left on it and tap Delete. Sort notes: Tap the menu button and choose Favorites, Date, or Title. Share in Messages: Open Simple Notes. from the Messages app drawer, choose a conversation and a note, then tap Send. Use the switch at the top to include or leave out the title. Have a suggestion? Please leave a review on the App Store or send feedback through the app.

About

Just Note2

This note-taking app offers a minimalist, ad-free, and privacy-focused experience. It securely stores your notes in a sandboxed environment and saves them in real-time, all for free.

Highlights
  • Minimalist design
  • Ad-free experience
  • Privacy-first data handling
  • Sandboxed environment for security
  • Real-time note saving
  • Dark mode support
Features
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Experience the epitome of simplicity with our note-taking app "Just Note". Designed with a minimalist approach, our application ensures an ad-free environment where your privacy is paramount. We don't gather your data, and our sandbox nature guarantees a secure space for your notes. What's more? It's completely free. Plus, never miss a thought with our real-time save feature. Dive into a seamless and safe note-taking experience now! Key Features: - Minimalist Design: Uncluttered and straightforward. - Ad-free: No interruptions, just your notes. - Privacy-first: We don't collect or store your data. - Sandboxed Environment: Your notes stay safe and secure. - Completely Free: No hidden charges or in-app purchases. - Real-time Save: Your thoughts are captured as you type. - Dark Mode: For a comfortable reading experience in low-light conditions.

Screenshots

Simple Notes.4 screens
Just Note23 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Simple Notes. at every 2 months against Just Note2's every 10 months. Simple Notes. also leads on ratings volume (65 vs 1). Just Note2's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Just Note2 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Notes. has 65 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple Notes. ships an update every 2 months, Just Note2 every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Simple Notes. versus Just Note2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple Notes.Just Note2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (65 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings65 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1512.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYuto IwakamiKOSUKE OSAWA

In-app purchases

None

Simple Notes.

No in-app purchases

None

Just Note2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simple Notes. free?
Simple Notes. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Just Note2 free?
Just Note2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Simple Notes. or Just Note2?
Just Note2 is rated higher. Simple Notes. averages 4.7 out of 5 from 65 ratings, while Just Note2 averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Simple Notes. or Just Note2 have ads?
Neither Simple Notes. nor Just Note2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple Notes. or Just Note2?
Simple Notes. ships an update every 2 months, and Just Note2 every 10 months. Most recently, Simple Notes. was updated on November 2, 2026 and Just Note2 on October 30, 2026.

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