# Simple Notepad vs Zipnote

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Zipnote at none against Simple Notepad's 1. Zipnote also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Simple Notepad's advantage is ratings volume (2.8K vs 5). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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. Zipnote asks for nothing beyond the download.

Zipnote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Notepad has 2.8K ratings behind it against 5, 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 75% of Zipnote's.

Simple Notepad ships an update every 3 weeks, Zipnote fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Notepad | Zipnote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-notepad-bestnote/id1207183021/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zipnote/id1603007695/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 68.5% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 32 MB | 0 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EasterEggs](https://appshunter.io/developer/553389214) | [Logan Gwinup](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482221440) |

## 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


### Zipnote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zipnote/id1603007695)

This app offers a straightforward way to capture thoughts and lists quickly. It automatically saves your single note, allowing for immediate use without complex features. Export your notes and adjust text size for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Single note for maximum simplicity, Automatic saving, Note export functionality, Dark Mode support, Customizable text size, Clean and simplistic design

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Notepad free?

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

### Is Zipnote free?

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

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

Zipnote is rated higher. Simple Notepad averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Zipnote averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Simple Notepad or Zipnote have ads?

Simple Notepad shows ads; Zipnote does not.

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

Simple Notepad ships an update every 3 weeks, and Zipnote fortnightly. Most recently, Simple Notepad was updated on October 11, 2026 and Zipnote on September 21, 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.*