# Simple Notepad vs Notepad

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Notepad at none against Simple Notepad's 1. Notepad also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (79% vs 68%). Simple Notepad's advantage is ratings volume (2.8K vs 30). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Notepad asks for nothing beyond the download.

Notepad 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 30, 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 79% of Notepad's.

Simple Notepad ships an update every 3 weeks, Notepad monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Notepad | Notepad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-notepad-bestnote/id1207183021/reviews) | **[4.9 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notepad-mynotes/id1444500653/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | 68.5% of reviews | **78.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 32 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EasterEggs](https://appshunter.io/developer/553389214) | [Makoto Yamabayashi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1444500652) |

## 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


### Notepad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notepad-mynotes/id1444500653)

A straightforward writing application that allows for easy note-taking and sentence composition. It offers robust editing tools like undo/redo and a keyboard toolbar for efficient text manipulation. The app is designed for one-handed operation and includes features for organizing notes with folders and backups.

**Highlights:** Note and folder management, Undo/Redo editing, Keyboard toolbar for text manipulation, One-handed operation design, Startup lock with iOS authentication, Dark mode support, iCloud backup

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Notepad free?

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

### Is Notepad free?

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

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

Notepad is rated higher. Simple Notepad averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Notepad averages 4.9 from 30 ratings.

### Do Simple Notepad or Notepad have ads?

Both Simple Notepad and Notepad show ads.

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

Simple Notepad ships an update every 3 weeks, and Notepad monthly. Most recently, Simple Notepad was updated on October 29, 2026 and Notepad on October 24, 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.*