Comparison

JotSpot vs MySimpleEditor

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head

A Simple Text Editor

About

JotSpot

Features

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The best way to write down anything and everything, all inside a super clean interface! Features: - iCloud sync to save and edit notes between your devices - Dark Mode - Save/share notes pretty much anywhere - Easily clear/create notes - Split View and Side by Side on iPads JotSpot is an amazing app that lets you jot down some quick notes, ideas, shopping lists, and more. JotSpot features things like Dark Mode for writing at night, a simple and clean interface, amazing support, and much, much more.

About

MySimpleEditor

Features

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This editor is a high-performance text editor designed for professionals who use editors regularly. It supports advanced search and replace operations using regular expressions, as well as the ability to save and execute macros, automating repetitive tasks. Equipped with advanced features and flexible tools, it enhances work efficiency and streamlines your text editing workflow.

Screenshots

JotSpot4 screens

MySimpleEditor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MySimpleEditor at Free against JotSpot's $0.99. MySimpleEditor also leads on iOS requirement (17.5 vs 26.0). JotSpot's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). On ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

MySimpleEditor is free to download; JotSpot costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JotSpot ships an update every 5 weeks, MySimpleEditor every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level

JotSpot versus MySimpleEditor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	JotSpot	MySimpleEditor
Price	$0.99	Free — better
Update frequency	Every 5 weeks — better	Every 4 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad	iPhone, iPad
Requires iOS	26.0	17.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	6 MB	1 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Ryan Hunter	Naoki Sakura

In-app purchases

None

JotSpot

No in-app purchases

None

MySimpleEditor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JotSpot free?

JotSpot costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

Is MySimpleEditor free?

MySimpleEditor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do JotSpot or MySimpleEditor have ads?

Neither JotSpot nor MySimpleEditor shows ads.

Which is updated more often, JotSpot or MySimpleEditor?

JotSpot ships an update every 5 weeks, and MySimpleEditor every 4 months. Most recently, JotSpot was updated on October 3, 2026 and MySimpleEditor on October 4, 2026.