# Simple Notepad vs Notes+

The clearest difference is rating: Simple Notepad at 4.6 against Notes+'s 3.7. Simple Notepad also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (2.8K vs 3). Notes+'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and Notes+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Simple Notepad holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. 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.

Simple Notepad ships an update every 3 weeks, Notes+ every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and July 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Notepad | Notes+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-notepad-bestnote/id1207183021/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-plus-inkpad-notepad/id6742770168/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 68.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [EasterEggs](https://appshunter.io/developer/553389214) | [Brijesh Kanani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1701787580) |

## 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


### Notes+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-plus-inkpad-notepad/id6742770168)

Capture ideas with a versatile note-taking app that combines handwriting, typing, sketching, and audio recording. Organize your life with planners, to-do lists, and reminders, all while personalizing your notes with custom styles and images.

**Highlights:** Digital handwriting and typing, Planners and to-do lists, Reminders and scheduling, PDF annotation, Audio recording sync, Image and sketch integration, Password protection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Notepad free?

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

### Is Notes+ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Simple Notepad or Notes+?

Simple Notepad is rated higher. Simple Notepad averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Notes+ averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Simple Notepad or Notes+ have ads?

Simple Notepad shows ads; Notes+ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Simple Notepad or Notes+?

Simple Notepad ships an update every 3 weeks, and Notes+ every 8 months. Most recently, Simple Notepad was updated on September 22, 2026 and Notes+ on July 6, 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.*