# Simple Notepad vs Make

The clearest difference is update cadence: Simple Notepad at every 3 weeks against Make's every 4 months. Simple Notepad also leads on ratings volume (2.8K vs 198). Make's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 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 Make sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. 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 Make. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Notepad has 2.8K ratings behind it against 198, 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 71% of Make's.

Simple Notepad ships an update every 3 weeks, Make every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Notepad | Make |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-notepad-bestnote/id1207183021/reviews) | **[4.7 (198 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/make-a-list/id6446176908/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 198 |
| Positive reviews | 68.5% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EasterEggs](https://appshunter.io/developer/553389214) | [Garbek Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676458957) |

## 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


### Make

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/make-a-list/id6446176908)

Create and manage an unlimited number of lists, notes, and reminders. Share lists with others, sort items, and utilize voice-to-text functionality. Enjoy offline access and customizable themes for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Unlimited lists and notes, Voice to text input, List sharing, Reminders, Offline mode, Customizable themes and fonts, Widget (in-app purchase)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| Remove ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Shared groups | $19.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all for life | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Notepad free?

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

### Is Make free?

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

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

Make is rated higher. Simple Notepad averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Make averages 4.7 from 198 ratings.

### Do Simple Notepad or Make have ads?

Both Simple Notepad and Make show ads.

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

Simple Notepad ships an update every 3 weeks, and Make every 4 months. Most recently, Simple Notepad was updated on October 11, 2026 and Make on October 7, 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.*