Comparison

Simple Notes. vs Clean Count

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

Clean Count

Features
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Clean Count is your all-in-one countdown tracker for life’s upcoming moments. Whether it’s a birthday, a vacation, or a product launch, Clean Count helps you stay organized with a simple, clutter-free interface and stylish home screen widgets. What Clean Count has: Clean & Intuitive Design Keep things simple. Quickly add or edit events without digging through menus. Customizable Colors & Styles Personalize each countdown with vibrant hues and modern patterns. Stylish Widgets View your top events on the Home Screen in small, medium, or large widget formats. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited styles , picture support, and iCloud sync across all your devices. Download Clean Count today for a fresh, modern approach to tracking every milestone! No intrusive ads, no unnecessary clutter, just pure countdown bliss.

Screenshots

Simple Notes.4 screens
Clean Count4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Simple Notes. at 3 against Clean Count's 1. Simple Notes. also leads on iOS requirement (14.1 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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 Clean Count sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 28, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Simple Notes. versus Clean Count: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple Notes.Clean Count
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (47 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings47 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYuto IwakamiNikolaus Letsche-Fried

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Simple Notes.

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

Clean Count

One-time1
  • Clean Count Unlimited$2.99

Questions

Is Simple Notes. free?
Simple Notes. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Clean Count free?
Clean Count is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Simple Notes. or Clean Count have ads?
Neither Simple Notes. nor Clean Count shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple Notes. or Clean Count?
Simple Notes. ships an update every 2 months, and Clean Count every 2 months. Most recently, Simple Notes. was updated on August 28, 2026 and Clean Count on September 8, 2026.

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