# Simple Notepad vs Log Notebook

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Log Notebook at none against Simple Notepad's 1. Log Notebook also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 68%). Simple Notepad's advantage is ratings volume (2.8K vs 3). On price, 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. Log Notebook asks for nothing beyond the download.

Log Notebook 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 3, 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 100% of Log Notebook's.

Simple Notepad ships an update every 3 weeks, Log Notebook fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Notepad | Log Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-notepad-bestnote/id1207183021/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/log-notebook/id1613503018/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 68.5% of reviews | **100.0% 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 | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EasterEggs](https://appshunter.io/developer/553389214) | [Brendan Aronoff](https://appshunter.io/developer/1613416866) |

## 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


### Log Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/log-notebook/id1613503018)

A simple, page-a-day digital notebook designed for daily writing without the hassle of file management. It's ideal for users who want a straightforward journaling experience without complex features.

**Highlights:** Page-a-day format, Simple interface, No file management, Daily writing focus

**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 Log Notebook free?

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

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

Log Notebook is rated higher. Simple Notepad averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Log Notebook averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Simple Notepad or Log Notebook have ads?

Simple Notepad shows ads; Log Notebook does not.

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

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