# Simple Notepad vs Simple Notepad・Simple and Cool

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple Notepad・Simple and Cool at none against Simple Notepad's 1. Simple Notepad・Simple and Cool also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 68%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Simple Notepad's advantage is ratings volume (2.8K vs 154). On price, rating, update cadence 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. Simple Notepad・Simple and Cool asks for nothing beyond the download.

Simple Notepad・Simple and Cool holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Notepad has 2.8K ratings behind it against 154, 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 83% of Simple Notepad・Simple and Cool's.

Simple Notepad ships an update every 3 weeks, Simple Notepad・Simple and Cool every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Notepad | Simple Notepad・Simple and Cool |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-notepad-bestnote/id1207183021/reviews) | **[4.8 (154 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-notepadsimple-and-cool/id1573998707/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 154 |
| Positive reviews | 68.5% of reviews | **82.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 32 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EasterEggs](https://appshunter.io/developer/553389214) | [Futoshi Niiho](https://appshunter.io/developer/1545504639) |

## 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


### Simple Notepad・Simple and Cool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-notepadsimple-and-cool/id1573998707)

This app offers a straightforward and aesthetically pleasing way to jot down notes. It's designed for users who prefer simplicity over complex features, providing an intuitive and stress-free note-taking experience.

**Highlights:** Simple note-taking, Beautiful design, Easy to use interface, Intuitive management, Stress-free experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Notepad free?

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

### Is Simple Notepad・Simple and Cool free?

Simple Notepad・Simple and Cool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Simple Notepad or Simple Notepad・Simple and Cool?

Simple Notepad・Simple and Cool is rated higher. Simple Notepad averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Simple Notepad・Simple and Cool averages 4.8 from 154 ratings.

### Do Simple Notepad or Simple Notepad・Simple and Cool have ads?

Both Simple Notepad and Simple Notepad・Simple and Cool show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Simple Notepad or Simple Notepad・Simple and Cool?

Simple Notepad ships an update every 3 weeks, and Simple Notepad・Simple and Cool every 2 weeks. Most recently, Simple Notepad was updated on October 29, 2026 and Simple Notepad・Simple and Cool on October 30, 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.*