# MyBase vs Notes

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Notes at 79% against MyBase's 0%. Notes also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (654 vs 7). MyBase's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Notes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MyBase asks for nothing beyond the download.

Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notes has 654 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of MyBase's written reviews are positive against 79% of Notes's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyBase | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mybase-simple-notepad-app/id1437278489/reviews) | **[4.8 (654 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-notepad-and-lists/id1489717129/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **654** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **78.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 109 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [fumio ueda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1126481824) | [Orange Dog](https://appshunter.io/developer/1673134885) |

## What reviewers say

### MyBase

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mybase-simple-notepad-app/id1437278489)

This app provides a simple notepad for creating and editing text notes. It allows for easy navigation between pages, character counting, and copying/pasting content. Additional features include table of contents creation, email and print options, and dynamic text sizing.

**Highlights:** Page navigation (swipe/tap), Character count display, Copy and paste functionality, Table of contents creation, Email and print options, Dynamic text sizing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-notepad-and-lists/id1489717129)

This app combines a notepad, to-do list, and memo functionality into a single, intuitive interface. Easily create notes from text, voice, or images, and organize them with reminders and sorting options. Secure your data and transfer it to new devices.

**Highlights:** 3-in-1 notepad, to-do list, and memos, Create notes from photos, images, and voice, Set notifications and reminders, Sort notes by urgency, category, due date, color, Secure notes with a security code, Data transfer to new devices

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Disable ads | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use interface
- 🎨 Highly customizable with colors and themes
- 🆓 Free app with no ads
- 🔒 Password protected notes
- 📱 Well-organized layout

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive ads despite paid subscription
- ❓ Unclear note retention policies
- 🤔 Complicated question/support system

**Reported bugs**

- Unexpected ads appearing after recent updates for paid subscribers

**Requested features**

- More engaging task motivation features
- Clearer documentation on note persistence
- Improved customer support interface


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyBase free?

MyBase is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Notes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MyBase or Notes?

Notes is rated higher. MyBase averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Notes averages 4.8 from 654 ratings.

### Do MyBase or Notes have ads?

Both MyBase and Notes show ads.

### Which is updated more often, MyBase or Notes?

MyBase ships an update monthly, and Notes monthly. Most recently, MyBase was updated on June 1, 2026 and Notes on September 22, 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.*