# Split Notes vs Simple Notepad

The clearest difference is update cadence: Simple Notepad at every 3 weeks against Split Notes's every 4 months. Simple Notepad also leads on ratings volume (2.8K vs 11). Split Notes's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (83% vs 68%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Split Notes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Simple Notepad sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Split Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Notepad has 2.8K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Split Notes's written reviews are positive against 68% of Simple Notepad's.

Split Notes ships an update every 4 months, Simple Notepad every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Split Notes | Simple Notepad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/split-notes/id1197340064/reviews)** | [4.6 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-notepad-bestnote/id1207183021/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **2.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 68.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KAZUTERU YOKOI](https://appshunter.io/developer/605271729) | [EasterEggs](https://appshunter.io/developer/553389214) |

## What reviewers say

### Split Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/split-notes/id1197340064)

A versatile text editor that allows for split-screen viewing in both vertical and horizontal orientations, along with tabbed interfaces. It offers automatic saving, folder management, and advanced search capabilities. Users can also synchronize scrolling between panes and export notes to CSV.

**Highlights:** Split-screen editing (vertical/horizontal), Tabbed interface, Synchronized scrolling, Automatic saving, Folder management, Character and regex search, Export to CSV

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### Simple Notepad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-notepad-bestnote/id1207183021)

This app offers a unique note-taking experience with a three-tab system for memos, remarks, and history. Attach photos to your notes and secure them with a password. Organize your thoughts with folder division for efficient management.

**Highlights:** Three-tab note structure (Memo, Remarks, History), Attach images to notes, Password security lock, Folder division for organization, Revision history tracking, Additional remarks field

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan | $3.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🎨 Customizable colors and themes
- 🗂️ Folder organization
- 🔒 Secure with password protection
- 📝 Good for note-taking and journaling

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Intrusive ads
- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 📱 Not optimized for iPad
- 🖋️ No handwriting support
- 💾 No backup/sync options

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Notes disappearing after updates
- Vertical orientation not working
- Unable to recover lost notes

**Requested features**

- Option to remove ads
- Ability to sync notes across devices
- More font and formatting options
- Print functionality
- Improved iPad support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Split Notes free?

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

### Is Simple Notepad free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Split Notes or Simple Notepad?

Split Notes is rated higher. Split Notes averages 4.9 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Simple Notepad averages 4.6 from 2.8K ratings.

### Do Split Notes or Simple Notepad have ads?

Both Split Notes and Simple Notepad show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Split Notes or Simple Notepad?

Split Notes ships an update every 4 months, and Simple Notepad every 3 weeks. Most recently, Split Notes was updated on September 28, 2026 and Simple Notepad on October 11, 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.*