# Simple Notepad vs MemoCute

The clearest difference is update cadence: Simple Notepad at every 3 weeks against MemoCute's every 15 months. Simple Notepad also leads on ratings volume (2.8K vs 297). MemoCute's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Simple Notepad against 4.7 for MemoCute. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Notepad has 2.8K ratings behind it against 297, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Simple Notepad's written reviews are positive against 76% of MemoCute's.

Simple Notepad ships an update every 3 weeks, MemoCute every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Notepad | MemoCute |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-notepad-bestnote/id1207183021/reviews) | **[4.7 (297 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memocute-japanese-cute-notepad/id1538713493/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 297 |
| Positive reviews | 68.5% of reviews | **75.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 15 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EasterEggs](https://appshunter.io/developer/553389214) | [sky-nexus Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/512522554) |

## 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


### MemoCute

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memocute-japanese-cute-notepad/id1538713493)

Personalize your notes with a variety of cute Japanese wallpapers and fonts. Create a unique and visually appealing notepad experience. This app offers a fun way to jot down thoughts and ideas.

**Highlights:** Selectable wallpapers, Customizable fonts, Cute Japanese design, Personalized notepad

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hides the ads in the app. | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💖 Extremely cute designs
- 🎨 Customizable fonts and sizes
- 👍 Easy to use
- ✨ Visually appealing
- 🎀 Adorable aesthetics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Data loss/notes disappearing
- 🚫 Cannot pick photo placement
- 📱 Tablet interface issues
- ❌ Limited customization options
- 🤔 Unclear deletion method

**Reported bugs**

- Notes disappear or are lost
- App crashes or returns to home screen on iOS 16
- Purchased items not appearing
- Notes not saving if 'Done' is not pressed
- Date of note input changes to current date

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Search function
- Data transfer/backup for device changes
- Ability to choose photo placement
- More background/theme options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Notepad free?

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

### Is MemoCute free?

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

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

MemoCute is rated higher. Simple Notepad averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while MemoCute averages 4.7 from 297 ratings.

### Do Simple Notepad or MemoCute have ads?

Both Simple Notepad and MemoCute show ads.

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

Simple Notepad ships an update every 3 weeks, and MemoCute every 15 months. Most recently, Simple Notepad was updated on November 1, 2026 and MemoCute on October 29, 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.*