Comparison

MyNote vs Simple Notes

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

Head to head
About

MyNote

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
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Summary "My Note -a simple note app-" is an application for iPhone/iPad with iOS13.3 or later that is suitable for writing down ideas, schedules, and checklists, just like a notebook. In particular, it has uniquely useful features such as (a) the ability to instantly change the text size by simply pinching the screen, (b) the ability to automatically expand the column height according to the text length or font size change, and (c) the ability to create a table of contents.  Description of Functions and Features (1) Notepad function (a) Page composition; Each page consists of a title and ten columns of text. (b) Start Page; The page is displayed from the last finished page and can be edited. (c) Column Expansion; The height of each column is automatically expanded or restored according to the length of the text in that column. (d) Scrolling; Each page can be scrolled vertically by swiping vertically. (e) Page Turnover; Swipe left and right or tap the left and right frames to turn pages.  The number of pages to be turned is either "1" or "5" as set by the turning-pages-buttons (second button from the right). Pages are turned from the end of the page to the beginning, or from the beginning to the end. (f) Text editing; When you tap the screen, the cursor appears there and at the same time the keyboard appears at the bottom of the screen. You can use the keyboard to enter text at the cursor position. The cursor will automatically move to the position behind the character you have entered. Edits are finalized by pressing the "Done" button on the keyboard and saved on the terminal for the next readout. (2) "Copy" function    By tapping the "Copy" button on each page, the title and text are copied to the device's memory. The text is also copied to the clipboard. (3) "Paste" function   Tapping the "Paste" button on a page overwrites the title and text stored in the memory to the title and text fields of the page, respectively. Tap "Overwrite" on the confirmation screen that appears before overwriting to execute the overwrite.   If a blank page is copied and pasted onto a page of your choice, all text can be erased at once.  (4) Table of contents creation function    When you press and hold the "Paste" button on any page, a prompt will appear asking if you want to create a table of contents. If you choose "Yes," a table of contents will be created. (5) "Mail" function    On any page, press the "Action" button to display the "Mail" or "Print" selection screen. Select "E-mail" and follow the instructions on the "E-mail" screen. Set and confirm the title, destination, Cc/Bcc, and sender, then click the "Send" button to send the message, or the "Cancel" button to cancel the message. (6) "Print" function    Pressing the "Action" button on any page brings up a screen for selecting whether to E-mail or print the document. Select "Print" and follow the instructions on the print screen. Select a printer, set and confirm the number of sheets to be printed and the page range to be printed, and then click "Print" to print. (7) Instant font size change function   The text size can be instantly changed by simply pinching the screen. Tips on how to use it well If, for example, the diary pages are about to fill up, start another archive page and transcribe the entire page into one of the columns on the archive page. Then the original page can be used for another purpose. In other words, 10 pages of content can fit on one archive page.

About

Simple Notes

A powerful and intuitive note-taking application designed to enhance productivity and streamline daily workflows. Organize notes with unlimited tabs, search instantly, and set reminders. Protect your data with biometric authentication and export to CSV.

Highlights
  • Unlimited tab management
  • Free rearrangement of tabs and memos
  • Advanced search function
  • Recently updated notes list
  • Notification feature
  • Biometric authentication
  • CSV export
Features
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Powerful note-taking app with rich features that unlock your creativity. Lightning-fast note creation and perfect organization boost your productivity. Professional productivity tool that dramatically streamlines your daily workflow. ■ Simple Notes Powerful note-taking functionality with intuitive operation for instant memo creation. ■ Unlimited Tab Management Create unlimited tabs organized by project or category for perfect organization. ■ Free Rearrangement Drag and drop tabs and memos freely to achieve your ideal workflow. ■ Advanced Search Function Instantly search through all notes to quickly access the information you need. ■ Recently Updated Notes List Return to previous work instantly with update history for dramatically improved efficiency. ■ Notification Feature Receive notifications with custom messages at specified times so you never miss important tasks. ■ Biometric Authentication Enhance app security with biometric authentication to completely protect your valuable data. ■ CSV Export Export all data to CSV for seamless integration with other tools. ■ Tab Notes Leave custom notes on tabs to efficiently manage project details. ■ Offline Support Works completely without internet connection to maintain productivity anywhere, anytime. ■ Dark Mode Support Eye-friendly light and dark mode switching for comfortable long work sessions. ■ No Login Required No tedious registration or login needed - start using immediately after download. ■ Complete Privacy Protection Your data is stored only on your device and never transmitted externally. Privacy Policy: https://naokiotsu.com/privacy-policy Support: info@naokiotsu.com

Screenshots

MyNote4 screens
Simple Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MyNote at none against Simple Notes's 1. MyNote also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and ratings volume (54 vs 11). Simple Notes's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. Simple Notes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MyNote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MyNote holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 54 and 11 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MyNote ships an update monthly, Simple Notes every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 20, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
MyNote versus Simple Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyNoteSimple Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (54 ratings) — better4.6 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings54 — better11
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerfumio uedanaoki otsu

Customer experience

MyNote

All ratings54 ratings
Positive98.1%
Neutral1.9%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

Simple Notes

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%

In-app purchases

None

MyNote

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Simple Notes

One-time1
  • Premium (Pay Once)$4.99

Questions

Is MyNote free?
MyNote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simple Notes free?
Simple Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MyNote or Simple Notes?
MyNote is rated higher. MyNote averages 4.8 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while Simple Notes averages 4.6 from 11 ratings.
Do MyNote or Simple Notes have ads?
MyNote shows ads; Simple Notes does not.
Which is updated more often, MyNote or Simple Notes?
MyNote ships an update monthly, and Simple Notes every 2 weeks. Most recently, MyNote was updated on June 20, 2026 and Simple Notes on September 23, 2026.

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