Comparison

Simple Notepad vs Split Note

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

Head to head
About

Simple Notepad

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
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"BestNote" is a memo pad application aimed at the highest. As a characteristic feature of "BestNote", the memo creation page is divided into three tabs. It is "memo" "remarks" "history". "Memo" tab is the same function as normal memo pad. "Remarks" "History" is a feature of this application's commitment. In the "Remarks" tab, there is another character input field in addition to the memo, so you can use it in various ways, such as writing a simple draft when writing a note or using it as a remarks column. In addition, it is also possible to attach images on the "Remarks" tab, and it is possible to use it beyond the frame of Notepad depending on the ingenuity. Although it is the "history" tab, contents written in the "memo" tab are accumulated in the history as the name does. (It will be written to the history when you press save button on memo page) With this function, it is possible to recover promptly even in unforeseen circumstances such as mistakenly editing important information accidentally. In addition to the security lock password function. Various functions such as folder division function to make memo easier to manage are carried. Please try downloading it once by all means. ・Terms of Use https://eeggs.jp/terms-of-use-en

About

Split Note

This notebook app allows you to write notes in two columns, optimizing screen usage and enabling parallel entry and viewing of information. It's designed for efficient work and structured note-taking.

Highlights
  • Two-column note-taking
  • Efficient screen utilization
  • Parallel entry and viewing
  • Structured note organization
  • Adjustable character size
  • Concentrated work mode
Features
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"Split Note" is a simple notebook app that you can write in 2 columns as its name suggests. Writing notes in two columns makes effective use of the screen size. In addition, since it allows you to enter and view two items at the same time in parallel, it also leads to more efficient work. # Example of use - Idea Memo Left column: fill in the theme Right column: fill in details - Schedule Left column: fill in date and time Right column: fill in the details of the schedule - Vocabulary Notebook Left column: fill in English words Right column: fill in Japanese translation - List of Baggage Contents Left column: fill in the list of your own belongings Right column: fill in the list of children's belongings - Cooking Menu Left column: fill in a weekly cooking menu Right column: fill in required foodstuff The rest is up to your ingenuity. Taking notes in two columns is said to be "Two-Column Note-Taking", and as one of effective methods to write notes in a clear and systematic manner, attention is very much in the field of education and business We are gathering. It is a simple and easy way to fill in the subject in the left column and fill the details in the right column, but it is useful for structuring the relationship of things by organizing in two stages. # Usage (See screenshots No.3,4) 1. You can create a new document by tapping the "+" icon. 2. You can edit by tapping the saved document. 3. You can delete saved documents by swiping left. 4. You can save the document by tapping the "Save" icon. 5. You can change the character size by tapping the "+" icon, "-" icon in the bottom right. The screen will not be locked while using this application, so you can concentrate on your work. By all means, please try this.

Screenshots

Simple Notepad4 screens
Split Note4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Simple Notepad at 4.6 against Split Note's 2.7. Simple Notepad also leads on ratings volume (2.8K vs 7) and review sentiment (68% vs 50%). Split Note's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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 Notepad sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Split Note asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Simple Notepad holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Notepad has 2.8K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Simple Notepad's written reviews are positive against 50% of Split Note's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple Notepad ships an update every 3 weeks, Split Note every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Simple Notepad versus Split Note: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple NotepadSplit Note
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.8K ratings) — better2.7 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews68.5% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2.8K — better7
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEasterEggsKeiko Nishie

Customer experience

Simple Notepad

All ratings2,818 ratings
Positive91.4%
Neutral4.3%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews168 reviews
Positive68.5%
Neutral10.1%
Negative21.4%

Split Note

All ratings7 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral14.3%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Simple Notepad

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Split Note

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Simple Notepad

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Plan$3.991 Month
None

Split Note

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simple Notepad free?
Simple Notepad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Split Note free?
Split Note is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Simple Notepad or Split Note?
Simple Notepad is rated higher. Simple Notepad averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Split Note averages 2.7 from 7 ratings.
Do Simple Notepad or Split Note have ads?
Simple Notepad shows ads; Split Note does not.
Which is updated more often, Simple Notepad or Split Note?
Simple Notepad ships an update every 3 weeks, and Split Note every 5 days. Most recently, Simple Notepad was updated on October 11, 2026 and Split Note on October 9, 2026.

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