# Color Notes With Lock & To Do vs Simple Notes

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Simple Notes at 80% against Color Notes With Lock & To Do's 50%. Simple Notes also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 8 months) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Color Notes With Lock & To Do sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days 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 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 98 and 230 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Color Notes With Lock & To Do's written reviews are positive against 80% of Simple Notes's.

Color Notes With Lock & To Do ships an update every 8 months, Simple Notes every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Color Notes With Lock & To Do | Simple Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (98 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-notes-with-lock-and-to-do/id1450167707/reviews) | **[4.7 (230 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-notes-note-taking-app/id6742007640/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 98 | **230** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 142 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) | [Phearoth Phen](https://appshunter.io/developer/925021535) |

## What reviewers say

### Color Notes With Lock & To Do

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-notes-with-lock-and-to-do/id1450167707)

Organize your life with this versatile note-taking app. Create text or voice memos, to-do lists, and calendar entries. Label notes with colors, attach photos, and secure sensitive information with a password. Customize themes and fonts for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Color-coded notes, Text and voice memos, To-do lists with reminders, Calendar integration, Password protection for notes, Photo attachments, Customizable themes and fonts

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

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Notes customization | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Notes customization | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Notes customization | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium features | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Advanced Notes customization | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $19.99 | per year |
| Notes customization | $19.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $29.99 | per year |
| Notes customization | $29.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $49.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lock Notes | $2.99 | one-time |
| Set Reminder | $2.99 | 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 | $14.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Plan | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Color Notes With Lock & To Do free?

Color Notes With Lock & To Do 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, Color Notes With Lock & To Do or Simple Notes?

Simple Notes is rated higher. Color Notes With Lock & To Do averages 4.4 out of 5 from 98 ratings, while Simple Notes averages 4.7 from 230 ratings.

### Do Color Notes With Lock & To Do or Simple Notes have ads?

Both Color Notes With Lock & To Do and Simple Notes show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Color Notes With Lock & To Do or Simple Notes?

Color Notes With Lock & To Do ships an update every 8 months, and Simple Notes every 8 days. Most recently, Color Notes With Lock & To Do was updated on September 13, 2026 and Simple Notes on September 22, 2026.

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