Comparison

Notepad vs Table Notes Spreadsheet maker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Notepad

This free memo app offers quick startup for immediate note-taking. Easily share your thoughts via various methods like AirDrop, messages, email, or social media. It's ideal for jotting down quick ideas and small notes.

Highlights
  • Fast startup
  • AirDrop transmission
  • Send Message
  • Copy function
  • SNS sharing
  • Send by email
  • Character count
Features
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Simple and easy to use free memopad app! Since it is quick to start up, you can check your notes as soon as possible. You can also share memos with the shared function. ■ Main features · Fast start · AirDrop transmission · Send Message · Copy function · SNS sharing · Send by email function · Count Character · Additional functions in standard memo It is an application that is useful for writing and checking small notes and ideas.

About

Table Notes Spreadsheet maker

Organize information in a table format for various uses like contact lists, recipes, schedules, and timetables. Customize cell appearance, insert images, and perform basic calculations. Export data to CSV, PDF, and XLSX formats.

Highlights
  • Table format for data entry
  • Customizable text and cell colors
  • Adjustable cell sizes
  • Image insertion
  • Basic cell calculations
  • CSV, PDF, and XLSX export
  • iCloud Drive integration
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This is a memo application in table format. You can save your name, phone number, address, etc. in rows. You can also use it to store recipes. You can also use it in the following ways - Create a schedule - Create recipes - Create a table - Create timetables - Creating shifts - Setting item names Tap an item to display the settings screen, where you can set or change the item name. You can also set the width of the column. - Setting text and background colors of cells You can set the text color and background color of each cell. - Change text size, change text position The text size can be changed to any size. The text position can be changed to the left, center, or right. - Insert images Images can be inserted into cells. - Change cell size The height and width of cells can be adjusted and changed. - Add Rows, Add Columns There is no limit to the number of rows and columns that can be added. - Simple calculations in cells Four arithmetic operations can be performed in a cell. Four types of symbols (+-*/) can be used to display the calculation results. - Import CSV files You can receive and view CSV files shared from other applications. - CSV output Data can be output in CSV format. Text color, background color, etc. cannot be output to CSV. - PDF output Data can be output in PDF format for printing or sharing. - xlsx output Output to xlsx is possible. When outputting a file that contains images, the display may differ. - iCloud Drive When using iCloud Drive, you can use common data on multiple devices. - Trash Box Even if you delete a file by mistake, you can rest assured that it is in the Trash.

Screenshots

Notepad1 screens
Table Notes Spreadsheet maker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Notepad at none against Table Notes Spreadsheet maker's 2. Notepad also leads on ratings volume (43K vs 1.5K) and review sentiment (71% vs 56%). Table Notes Spreadsheet maker's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Table Notes Spreadsheet maker sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Notepad asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Table Notes Spreadsheet maker holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notepad has 43K ratings behind it against 1.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of Notepad's written reviews are positive against 56% of Table Notes Spreadsheet maker's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Notepad ships an update monthly, Table Notes Spreadsheet maker every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Notepad versus Table Notes Spreadsheet maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotepadTable Notes Spreadsheet maker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (43K ratings)4.7 (1.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.6% of reviews — better56.0% of reviews
Number of ratings43K — better1.5K
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKatoh AtsushiWEBDIA INC.

Customer experience

Notepad

All ratings42,842 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral4.4%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews497 reviews
Positive70.6%
Neutral7.2%
Negative22.1%

Table Notes Spreadsheet maker

All ratings1,454 ratings
Positive91.4%
Neutral3.2%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews284 reviews
Positive56.0%
Neutral12.0%
Negative32.0%

User reviews

Notepad

From 43K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 📝 Great for quick notes
  • 💻 Works well with Apple Pencil
  • 🤖 Useful voice-to-text feature
  • 🗂️ Unlimited note storage

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 💰 Ads can be intrusive
  • 🔍 Lack of search functionality
  • 🗂️ No folder or organization options
  • 🔋 Drains battery life

Table Notes Spreadsheet maker

From 1.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Simple and efficient
  • 💡 Helpful for work and daily tasks
  • 🔒 Secure and reliable

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and data loss
  • 🔒 Limited functionality in free version
  • ⚠️ Compatibility issues with newer devices
  • 🔋 High battery consumption

Bugs and requests

Notepad

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Notes sometimes get lost or deleted unexpectedly
  • Formatting issues when copying/pasting text
  • Microphone not working consistently

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add search functionality
  • Implement folder/category organization
  • Option to remove ads
  • Sync notes across devices
  • Customizable note templates

Table Notes Spreadsheet maker

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Files not opening or saving correctly
  • Unexpected app closures after certain actions
  • Syncing and cloud storage issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Search function for large tables
  • Ability to insert rows between existing ones
  • Option to save and export files in various formats
  • Improved color customization and formatting options

In-app purchases

None

Notepad

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Table Notes Spreadsheet maker

One-time2
  • Automatic backup$1.99
  • PRO$4.99

Questions

Is Notepad free?
Notepad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Table Notes Spreadsheet maker free?
Table Notes Spreadsheet maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Notepad or Table Notes Spreadsheet maker?
Table Notes Spreadsheet maker is rated higher. Notepad averages 4.5 out of 5 from 43K ratings, while Table Notes Spreadsheet maker averages 4.7 from 1.5K ratings.
Do Notepad or Table Notes Spreadsheet maker have ads?
Both Notepad and Table Notes Spreadsheet maker show ads.
Which is updated more often, Notepad or Table Notes Spreadsheet maker?
Notepad ships an update monthly, and Table Notes Spreadsheet maker every 5 days. Most recently, Notepad was updated on September 24, 2026 and Table Notes Spreadsheet maker on September 23, 2026.

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