# Simple Notepad vs Split Note

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Notepad | Split Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-notepad-bestnote/id1207183021/reviews)** | [2.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/split-note-two-column-notes/id1329483992/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **68.5% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 32 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EasterEggs](https://appshunter.io/developer/553389214) | [Keiko Nishie](https://appshunter.io/developer/1287545061) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Split Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/split-note-two-column-notes/id1329483992)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


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