Simple Notes. vs Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists
Capture ideas, to-dos, and reminders instantly with this fast, lightweight notepad. Enjoy a simple, distraction-free interface that works entirely offline and keeps your data private on your device. Organize and edit notes with ease for a clean note-taking experience.
- Quick note-taking
- Distraction-free interface
- Offline functionality
- Private and secure
- Note organization
- Easy editing and deletion
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Take notes quickly and easily with Kodeo Notes. Whether it’s an idea, a to-do, or something you need to remember, this lightweight notepad helps you write it down instantly. Works offline, loads fast, and keeps your notes private — no accounts, no ads. Features: • Write notes and memos in seconds • Simple, distraction-free interface • Works entirely offline – no internet needed • Private and secure – your data stays on your device • Organize notes in the order you want • Edit or delete notes quickly Why choose Kodeo Notes? Many note apps are bloated, slow, or require an account. Kodeo Notes is different: it’s minimal, fast, and designed for everyday use. Whether you’re jotting down a shopping list, planning a trip, or saving ideas for later, Notepad – Simple Notes & Memos makes it easy. Download now and enjoy a clean, private note-taking experience. Terms of Use: https://kodeo.io/notes/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://kodeo.io/notes/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Simple Notes. at free against Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists's freemium. Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 79%) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Simple Notes. sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 61 and 28 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Simple Notes.'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists's.
Simple Notes. ships an update every 2 months, Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simple Notes. | Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (61 ratings) | 4.9 (28 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 78.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 61 — better | 28 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yuto Iwakami | Kodeo Labs Ab |
Customer experience
Simple Notes.
Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists
In-app purchases
Simple Notes.
- Small Tip$0.99
- Medium Tip$2.99
- Large Tip$5.99
Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists
- Notes Pro7 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Pro - Lifetime$4.99
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