# Simple Notepad vs notes with folder

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: notes with folder at none against Simple Notepad's 1. notes with folder also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). Simple Notepad's advantage is ratings volume (2.8K vs 8) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). 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. notes with folder asks for nothing beyond the download.

Simple Notepad holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Notepad has 2.8K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Simple Notepad ships an update every 3 weeks, notes with folder fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Notepad | notes with folder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-notepad-bestnote/id1207183021/reviews)** | [4.3 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-with-folder/id1491577385/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 68.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 32 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EasterEggs](https://appshunter.io/developer/553389214) | [SOCIAL NOTE CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1476710964) |

## 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


### notes with folder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-with-folder/id1491577385)

Organize your thoughts and notes with a customizable notebook system. Features automatic and manual backups to iCloud for easy data access and retrieval. Create your personal notebooks and enjoy a streamlined note-taking experience.

**Highlights:** Customizable notebooks, Automatic backups, Manual backups, iCloud data sync, Note organization

**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 notes with folder free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Simple Notepad or notes with folder?

Simple Notepad is rated higher. Simple Notepad averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while notes with folder averages 4.3 from 8 ratings.

### Do Simple Notepad or notes with folder have ads?

Both Simple Notepad and notes with folder show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Simple Notepad or notes with folder?

Simple Notepad ships an update every 3 weeks, and notes with folder fortnightly. Most recently, Simple Notepad was updated on September 22, 2026 and notes with folder on June 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.*