# MyNote vs TabPad

The clearest difference is rating: MyNote at 4.8 against TabPad's 4.0. MyNote also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (80% vs 50%). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TabPad sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. MyNote asks for nothing beyond the download.

MyNote holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyNote has 54 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of MyNote's written reviews are positive against 50% of TabPad's.

MyNote ships an update monthly, TabPad every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyNote | TabPad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mynote-simple-note-app/id1180495465/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabpad/id1642657915/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **54** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [fumio ueda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1126481824) | [Shigenori Kumagai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1019096445) |

## What reviewers say

### MyNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mynote-simple-note-app/id1180495465)

This app allows users to quickly jot down ideas, schedules, and checklists. It features intuitive text resizing, automatic column expansion, and the ability to create a table of contents for easy navigation. Users can also easily copy, paste, email, and print their notes.

**Highlights:** Instant text size change via pinch, Automatic column height expansion, Table of contents creation, Copy and paste functionality, Email and print notes, Page scrolling and turning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### TabPad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabpad/id1642657915)

Organize your notes with a colorful tabbed interface, similar to sticky notes. Pin important notes to the top and quickly find what you need with keyword search. Cloud synchronization is available for seamless access across devices.

**Highlights:** Colorful tabbed note organization, Pin important notes, Keyword search functionality, Cloud synchronization, Cross-device support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade(macOS) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade(iOS) | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyNote free?

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

### Is TabPad free?

TabPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MyNote or TabPad?

MyNote is rated higher. MyNote averages 4.8 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while TabPad averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do MyNote or TabPad have ads?

Both MyNote and TabPad show ads.

### Which is updated more often, MyNote or TabPad?

MyNote ships an update monthly, and TabPad every 7 months. Most recently, MyNote was updated on September 25, 2026 and TabPad on September 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*