ZIG SIM vs Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ZIG SIM
This app allows physical prototyping by sending smartphone sensor data to other devices via UDP socket communication. It enables verification of wearable devices and IoT without electronic kits. Supports various sensors and communication protocols.
- Smartphone sensor data transmission
- UDP socket communication
- Wearable device verification
- IoT prototyping
- Supports OSC and JSON messaging
- Adjustable communication rates (1-60 FPS)
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ZIG SIM is an application for physical prototyping. Stream mobile device sensor data to your computer in real time over a network, and connect to creative tools like Max/MSP, TouchDesigner, Processing, and Unity via OSC protocol — enabling interactive experiences and rapid prototyping. Supported Sensors & Features Acceleration / Gravity / Gyro / Quaternion / Compass / Pressure / GPS / 2D Touch / Touch Radius / 3D Touch / Beacon / Proximity Monitor / Mic Level / Remote Control --- Need more sensors and advanced features? Upgrade to ZIG SIM PRO, which adds NDI output, ARKit, image detection, NFC, Apple Pencil support, and more. ZIG SIM PRO: https://apps.apple.com/app/id1481556614
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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Kodeo Notes is a fast, private notepad for everyday notes, checklists and ideas. No ads, no account, no tracking. Your notes stay on your device. WRITE FAST • Open, type, done: a new note is one tap away • Turn lines into checklists and tick things off as you go • Grid or list view, sorted by last edited, date created or title • Search across all your notes • Word and character count for every note STAY ORGANIZED • Group notes in folders (3 free, unlimited with Pro) • Archive notes you want out of the way, restore from trash if you change your mind KEEP IT PRIVATE • No ads and no account required • Lock sensitive notes with Face ID, Touch ID or your passcode (Pro) • Everything is stored locally on your device BACK UP AND RESTORE • Export a backup file of all your notes (Pro) • Restoring a backup is always free MADE TO FEEL RIGHT • Light, dark or system appearance • Available in 18 languages KODEO NOTES PRO Unlock unlimited folders, locked notes and backups with a free trial, a subscription or a one-time purchase, depending on what is offered in your region. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage them in your App Store account settings. Privacy policy: https://kodeo.io/notes/privacy Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ZIG SIM at none against Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists's 2. ZIG SIM also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 88%) and ratings volume (29 vs 7). On price, rating, ads and device support 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, Notepad & Lists sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. ZIG SIM asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ZIG SIM against 4.9 for Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 29 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of ZIG SIM's written reviews are positive against 100% of Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists's.
ZIG SIM ships an update every 9 days, Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ZIG SIM | Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better | 4.9 (29 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 29 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 1-10, INC. | Kodeo Labs Ab |
Customer experience
ZIG SIM
Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists
In-app purchases
ZIG SIM
No in-app purchases
Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists
- Notes Pro7 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Pro - Lifetime$4.99
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