# MyNote vs Note Pad+

The clearest difference is ads: Note Pad+ at none against MyNote's shown. Note Pad+ also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). MyNote's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (54 vs 1). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Note Pad+ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyNote has 54 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MyNote ships an update monthly, Note Pad+ every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyNote | Note Pad+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mynote-simple-note-app/id1180495465/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-pad-plus/id6744073661/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **54** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 4 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [fumio ueda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1126481824) | [Ethan Malimon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1801522131) |

## 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


### Note Pad+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-pad-plus/id6744073661)

Capture ideas, create to-do lists, and set smart reminders with this intuitive note-taking application. Organize your thoughts and tasks efficiently with a searchable interface and customizable themes.

**Highlights:** Quick note-taking, Smart reminders, Organized and searchable notes, Customizable themes, Intuitive design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyNote free?

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

### Is Note Pad+ free?

Note Pad+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MyNote or Note Pad+?

Note Pad+ is rated higher. MyNote averages 4.8 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while Note Pad+ averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do MyNote or Note Pad+ have ads?

MyNote shows ads; Note Pad+ does not.

### Which is updated more often, MyNote or Note Pad+?

MyNote ships an update monthly, and Note Pad+ every 8 months. Most recently, MyNote was updated on October 12, 2026 and Note Pad+ on September 28, 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.*