Simplest Note vs メモ帳
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Simplest Note
This app offers a minimalist approach to note-taking, focusing on speed and simplicity. It allows for single-text saving with automatic backups and offers basic customization for text size and button layout. Ideal for quick thoughts and essential reminders.
- Single text document
- Automatic text saving
- Delete all text at once
- Adjustable text size
- Customizable button position
- Text thickness control
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"Simplest Note" is the most simplest app for taking notes. There are no redundant functionality in this app. This app has no folder system. It can only save one text. Texts are automatically saved when the app is closed. You can delete all text at once by delete button. It's really simple. The app can change following setting. - Text size - Reverse button position - Text thickness - Confirm alert ON/OFF when touch the delete button. When you want to take some note, you probably want to write down as soon as possible. "Simplest Note" will help you.
メモ帳
A simple handwriting-style notepad application designed for quick note-taking. Express your thoughts and ideas with a personal touch. This app aims to provide a straightforward and enjoyable note-writing experience.
- Handwriting style notes
- Simple interface
- Quick note-taking
- Personalized expression
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シンプルな手書き風メモ帳アプリをリリースしました!! :D 使ってくださると泣いて喜びます!!! 本当です!!!m(_ _)m
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: メモ帳 at none against Simplest Note's 1. メモ帳 also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On price, ads, monetization model 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. Simplest Note sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. メモ帳 asks for nothing beyond the download.
Simplest Note ships an update every 6 months, メモ帳 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simplest Note | メモ帳 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Masaki Kanno | Horikiri Seiu |
Customer experience
Simplest Note
メモ帳
In-app purchases
Simplest Note
- Remove Ad$0.99
メモ帳
No in-app purchases
