# Simple Notepad vs EasyNotes

Simple Notepad and EasyNotes both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 68% of Simple Notepad's written reviews are positive against 52% of EasyNotes's. EasyNotes's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume 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 EasyNotes sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. 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 4.6 for EasyNotes. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.8K and 4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Simple Notepad's written reviews are positive against 52% of EasyNotes's.

Simple Notepad ships an update every 3 weeks, EasyNotes every 9 days. Both last shipped on September 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Notepad | EasyNotes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-notepad-bestnote/id1207183021/reviews) | [4.6 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easynotes-notes-memo-and-lists/id6450029780/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2.8K | **4K** |
| Positive reviews | **68.5% of reviews** | 51.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 117 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EasterEggs](https://appshunter.io/developer/553389214) | [Gulooloo Tech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1574018169) |

## 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


### EasyNotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easynotes-notes-memo-and-lists/id6450029780)

Capture your thoughts and ideas with a versatile note-taking app. Create rich text notes, add photos, sketch, record audio, and organize with colorful backgrounds and widgets. Secure your notes with multiple lock options and sync across devices.

**Highlights:** Rich text notes with formatting, Customizable note backgrounds, Stylish sticky note widgets, Note organization with tags and archive, Emoji integration, Secure note locking (gesture, password, biometrics), iCloud sync

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| VIP - Yearly | $7.99 | per year |
| VIP - Yearly | $11.49 | per year |
| VIP - Yearly | $14.49 | per year |
| VIP - Yearly | $16.99 | per year |
| VIP - Yearly | $16.99 | per year |
| VIP - Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |
| VIP - Lifetime | $20.99 | one-time |
| VIP - Lifetime | $26.99 | one-time |
| VIP - Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Customizable notes
- 📷 Ability to add photos
- 🗓️ Month calendar view with reminders
- 💻 Syncs across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Export to PDF not working
- 🔒 Difficult to transfer VIP status to new device
- 🔒 Unable to access photos on Apple devices
- 🔒 Paid features required for basic functionality
- 🐛 Sync issues

**Reported bugs**

- Export to PDF not working
- Sync issues
- Picky about Apple Pencil input
- Widget not mirroring note colors
- Unable to access photos on Apple devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to create sub-folders within categories
- Dark mode option
- Family sharing
- Better device sync and transfer options
- More font and color customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Notepad free?

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

### Is EasyNotes free?

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

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

Simple Notepad and EasyNotes are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2.8K and 4K ratings respectively.

### Do Simple Notepad or EasyNotes have ads?

Both Simple Notepad and EasyNotes show ads.

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

Simple Notepad ships an update every 3 weeks, and EasyNotes every 9 days. Most recently, Simple Notepad was updated on September 28, 2026 and EasyNotes on September 28, 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.*