# Simple Notepad vs Quiet Clean

The clearest difference is ads: Quiet Clean at none against Simple Notepad's shown. Quiet Clean also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 68%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Simple Notepad's advantage is ratings volume (2.8K vs 1). 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 Quiet Clean sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Quiet Clean 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 1, 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 Quiet Clean's.

Simple Notepad ships an update every 3 weeks, Quiet Clean every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Notepad | Quiet Clean |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-notepad-bestnote/id1207183021/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quiet-clean/id6760196552/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 68.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 32 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EasterEggs](https://appshunter.io/developer/553389214) | [Edward LARSEN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1853653762) |

## 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


### Quiet Clean

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quiet-clean/id6760196552)

Build calm, repeatable cleaning routines for a tidy home without the overwhelm of complex task managers. Schedule recurring chores, organize by room, and maintain a clean living space with a simple, focused system.

**Highlights:** Create recurring cleaning tasks, Built-in chore templates, Schedule chores daily, weekly, or monthly, Organize tasks by room, Simple, distraction-free design, No accounts required, Data stays on device

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Quiet Clean Premium | $1.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Notepad free?

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

### Is Quiet Clean free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Simple Notepad or Quiet Clean?

Quiet Clean is rated higher. Simple Notepad averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Quiet Clean averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Simple Notepad or Quiet Clean have ads?

Simple Notepad shows ads; Quiet Clean does not.

### Which is updated more often, Simple Notepad or Quiet Clean?

Simple Notepad ships an update every 3 weeks, and Quiet Clean every 3 days. Most recently, Simple Notepad was updated on October 15, 2026 and Quiet Clean on October 2, 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.*