Note! vs SimplyNotes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Note!
This app offers a minimalist approach to note-taking, focusing on speed and simplicity. It allows for quick plain text entries, organized by modification date, with options for text resizing and passcode protection for privacy.
- Quick plain text notes
- Sorted by latest modified
- Pinch to zoom text size
- Set passcode to lock notes
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Nothing more, nothing less. Designed to be as minimal as possible for quick plain text notes. + Sorted by latest modified + Pinch to zoom/change text size + Set a passcode to lock your notes
SimplyNotes
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SimplyNotes provides all the essential features without all the clutter. The user-friendly interface makes it effortless for your note-taking to begin. Main functionalities include: - Home screen Widget to create a note with a single tap. - Favorite a note to bring it to the top of the list. - Lock a note with your own password to secure it. - Access your notes anytime. Anyplace. No internet needed. It's as simple as that. Notes. Simplified.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SimplyNotes at none against Note!'s 1. SimplyNotes also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 13 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Note! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SimplyNotes asks for nothing beyond the download.
Note! ships an update every 13 months, SimplyNotes every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Note! | SimplyNotes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 61.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RIEU Limited | Tomas Ward |
Bugs and requests
Note!
Reported bugs
3 issues- Ads disrupt note-taking experience
- Inability to delete old notes
- Lack of printing functionality
Requested features
4 requests- Add iCloud sync and backup
- Implement a paid, ad-free version
- Allow for note organization and sorting
- Improve text formatting and editing capabilities
SimplyNotes
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Note!
- Remove Ads$3.99
SimplyNotes
No in-app purchases
