# In Your Note vs Simple Notes

The clearest difference is rating: Simple Notes at 4.7 against In Your Note's 4.2. Simple Notes also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (233 vs 12). In Your Note's advantage is review sentiment (91% vs 80%) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. In Your Note sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Simple Notes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.39 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Simple Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Notes has 233 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 91% of In Your Note's written reviews are positive against 80% of Simple Notes's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

In Your Note ships an update every 4 months, Simple Notes every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | In Your Note | Simple Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/in-your-note/id1261121703/reviews) | **[4.7 (233 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-notes-note-taking-app/id6742007640/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **233** |
| Positive reviews | **90.9% of reviews** | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stephen Jang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1261121702) | [Phearoth Phen](https://appshunter.io/developer/925021535) |

## What reviewers say

### In Your Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/in-your-note/id1261121703)

This simple note-taking application allows users to create and view all their memos at a glance. It offers features like collapsing lengthy notes, text alignment, and dark mode support for a streamlined experience.

**Highlights:** Create new notes easily, Collapse/expand lengthy notes, Left, right, and center text alignment, Dark Mode support

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium (Yearly) | $14.99 | per year |
| Ad Free | $0.99 | one-time |


### Simple Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-notes-note-taking-app/id6742007640)

Capture ideas, memos, and tasks effortlessly with this fast and minimal note-taking app. Organize notes into notebooks, sync across devices, and access reminders with home screen widgets. Secure backups and powerful search ensure your thoughts are always accessible.

**Highlights:** Ultra-lightweight and fast, Organize with notebooks, Sync across devices, Sticky notes on home screen, Secure backups, Powerful search tool, Easy note sharing

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $2.39 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $15.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Plan | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is In Your Note free?

In Your Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Simple Notes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, In Your Note or Simple Notes?

Simple Notes is rated higher. In Your Note averages 4.2 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Simple Notes averages 4.7 from 233 ratings.

### Do In Your Note or Simple Notes have ads?

Both In Your Note and Simple Notes show ads.

### Which is updated more often, In Your Note or Simple Notes?

In Your Note ships an update every 4 months, and Simple Notes every 8 days. Most recently, In Your Note was updated on November 2, 2026 and Simple Notes on November 8, 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.*