Simplest Note vs Zippy Speed Reader
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.
Zippy Speed Reader
This app helps improve reading speed and focus by displaying text one word at a time at a customizable pace. It offers a distraction-free interface and tracks progress with motivational rewards. Content can be imported via pasting text or web links.
- One-word-at-a-time reading mode
- Adjustable reading speed
- Import text from paste or web links
- Badges and achievements
- Clean, minimal interface
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Zippy Speed Reader lets you read text in a clean, distraction-free environment. By presenting words one at a time at a pace you control, Zippy helps you focus on the content without visual clutter. Paste text, enter a web address, or import content, and Zippy extracts the text and displays it in a simple format designed for focused reading sessions. As you read, Zippy tracks your progress and rewards consistency with badges and achievements—making it easy to stay motivated over time. Features One-word-at-a-time reading mode Adjustable reading speed to match your comfort level Import text from pasted content or web links Badges and achievements based on reading activity Clean, minimal interface with no distractions How it works 1. Paste text or provide a web address 2. Zippy extracts the readable text 3. Adjust the speed and start reading Privacy Zippy processes your content on your device. Reading activity and achievements are stored locally and are not shared or transmitted unless you choose to do so.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Zippy Speed Reader at none against Simplest Note's 1. Simplest Note's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Simplest Note sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Zippy Speed Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Simplest Note | Zippy Speed Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Masaki Kanno | LEE WHITFIELD |
Customer experience
Simplest Note
Zippy Speed Reader
In-app purchases
Simplest Note
- Remove Ad$0.99
Zippy Speed Reader
No in-app purchases









