Folder Note and String Counter vs Notepad Notes & Sticky Notes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Folder Note and String Counter
Organize notes into folders with character limits and count differences. Features text-to-speech, customization options, and iCloud backup. Ideal for users needing structured note-taking.
- Folder organization
- Character count limits per folder
- Text-to-speech with position tracking
- Customizable font and background
- iCloud data backup
- Search functionality
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This is a simple notepad that can be easily divided into folders. You can set the maximum number of characters in a folder, so you can see the difference in the number of characters you can enter. You can read out the text by pressing and holding the data displayed in the list, or by double tapping the specified position on the input screen. If you read out the text on the input screen, you can check the position where the text is being read out. Functions Swipe to switch folders. Maximum number of characters per folder can be set. Character count difference display. The total number of characters is displayed for each folder. Memo is read out loud by long push of the list. Support for horizontal screen display. The deletion of the memo at once and the movement of the category are possible. The size, color, and style of the font of the input screen can be changed. The background color of the input screen can be changed. Open the browser immediately from the input screen. You can open the browser right from the input screen, or close the keyboard after entering a link. Peek and Pop support (3DTouch compatible devices only) Memo character count, copy, and share functions. Data backup with iCloud. Changeable theme color. Adjustable speed of text-to-speech. Looped playback of text-to-speech. Text search in memo. The title of the memo is possible. It is recommended for those who want to make memos in folders. Please use it. Also, if you have any requests or problems, please let us know from the review or settings screen. We will consider and respond at any time. We look forward to working with you. Restore when changing phones When you change your phone model, you can restore the previously purchased paid version for free. (Please log in to iTunes on your iPhone or iPad with the same AppleID as when you purchased the app. Confirmation and cancellation Select "Recommended" at the bottom of the AppStore app-> Select Apple ID-> Select "Show Apple ID" -> Select from "Manage" in the subscription. From this screen, you can check the timing of the next auto-renewal and cancel/set the auto-renewal. About auto-renewal billing The free trial is valid only for the first time. If you do not cancel more than 24 hours prior to the end of the trial period, you will be billed automatically after the 2-week free trial ends. If you do not cancel the auto-renewal more than 24 hours before the end of the trial period, your subscription will be automatically renewed. You will be billed for the auto-renewal within 24 hours before the end of the subscription period. Notes If you have been billed in the app, you cannot cancel by any method other than the above. Cancellation for the current month will not be accepted. You will be billed via your iTunes account. Terms of Use https://nilcraft.jp/terms_en
Notepad Notes & Sticky Notes
A simple and easy-to-use notepad app for jotting down thoughts, memos, and diary entries. Organize your notes with folders, customize fonts and colors, and secure your entries with a passcode lock. Offers a premium plan for enhanced features.
- Memo search
- Folder organization
- Font customization
- Font size adjustment
- Main color change
- Passcode lock
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かんたんで使いやすいメモ帳アプリ。 主な機能・設定は下のとおりです。 ■ 機能 ・メモ検索 ・フォルダ分け ■ 設定 ・フォント変更 ・フォントサイズ変更 ・メインカラー変更 ・パスコードロック ■■■ プレミアムプランについて ■■■ * プレミアムプランは1ヶ月280円です * プレミアムプランは1ヶ月ごとに自動更新されます * 支払いはお使いのApple Account経由で行われます * サブスクリプションは設定アプリで管理・解約できます * 自動更新の課金は、現在の利用期間が終了する前の24時間以内に行われます * 現在の利用期間が終了する24時間以上前に解約しない限り、自動更新されます 解約手順 1. 設定アプリを開き、ご自身の名前をタップ 2. 「サブスクリプション」をタップ 3. このアプリのサブスクリプションを選択 4. 「サブスクリプションをキャンセル」をタップ ■ 利用規約 https://hapilf.com/terms.html ■ プライバシーポリシー https://hapilf.com/privacy.html ■ フォントライセンス * 瀬戸フォント SIL Open Font License 1.1 (http://scripts.sil.org/OFL) © Nonty.net * Rounded Mgen+ SIL Open Font License 1.1 (http://scripts.sil.org/OFL) © 2015 自家製フォント工房, © 2014, 2015 Adobe Systems Incorporated, © 2015 M+ FONTS PROJECT * マメロン フリーフォント © もじワク研究 * たぬゴ SIL Open Font License 1.1 (http://scripts.sil.org/OFL) © たぬきフォント -無心 MODI工場 https://modi.jpn.org/font_mushin.php
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Folder Note and String Counter at 4.9 against Notepad Notes & Sticky Notes's 4.7. Notepad Notes & Sticky Notes's advantage is review sentiment (81% vs 67%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Folder Note and String Counter sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Notepad Notes & Sticky Notes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Folder Note and String Counter holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 21 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Folder Note and String Counter's written reviews are positive against 81% of Notepad Notes & Sticky Notes's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Folder Note and String Counter ships an update every 2 months, Notepad Notes & Sticky Notes every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Folder Note and String Counter | Notepad Notes & Sticky Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (10 ratings) — better | 4.7 (21 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 67.3% of reviews | 81.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 10 | 21 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 171 MB | 158 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NilCraft Inc. | LAN CHEN |
Customer experience
Folder Note and String Counter
Notepad Notes & Sticky Notes
In-app purchases
Folder Note and String Counter
- Premium features/monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Premium features/monthly14 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Premium Features/Half Yearly7 Days trial$24.996 Months
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- Premium Features/Half Yearly14 Days trial$24.996 Months
- Premium features/year$49.991 Year
- Premium features/year14 Days trial$49.991 Year
Notepad Notes & Sticky Notes
- Premium plan$2.491 Month
- Hide ads$1.99
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