Simple Notes vs EverydayNote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Simple Notes
This app offers a clean and efficient way to organize your thoughts and ideas. Easily add images, organize notes into colored folders, and secure your entries with a passcode. Customize the look with various themes and fonts, and back up your data to iCloud.
- Add photos to notes
- Organize with colored folders
- Calendar view for notes
- Passcode and biometric lock
- Customizable themes and fonts
- iCloud backup and sync
- Smart search with tags
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Simple Notes is an easy-to-use notes app that leaves out the extras, so writing, organizing, and finding notes stay simple. Notes go into color-coded folders, and you can find them using the calendar or photo album. No account or setup is required, and the app works offline. Core features are free. Keep everything in one place, from class notes and work memos to a diary or baby journal. [Features] ■ Add Photos to Notes - Attach images to any note - Insert pictures from your photo library, or take a photo on the spot ■ Folder Organization - Create folders to keep your notes organized - Choose from 24 folder colors to tell categories apart at a glance ■ Calendar View - View notes by date using the built-in calendar - Tap any date to see notes for that date — perfect for locating past entries ■ Photo Album - Browse all images added to notes in one place - Tap a photo to jump to its note ■ Home Screen & Lock Screen Widgets - Keep a note on your Home Screen like a sticky note — no need to open the app - Lock Screen widgets let you see a note without unlocking your iPhone - Choose which note to display and its text size *Widgets are part of the Premium Service* ■ Sort Notes & Bullet Lists - Sort by note date, date edited, date created, or title, ascending or descending - Bullet lists make it easy to write shopping and packing lists ■ Passcode Lock - Protect your notes with a passcode - Supports Face ID and Touch ID for quick and secure access ■ Font Styles - Choose from 12 font styles - Choose a playful, elegant, or professional look for your notes ■ Themes and App Icons - Pick from 23 theme colors and matching app icons - Customize the look of the app and even the Home Screen icon ■ Full-Note Image & PDF - Turn an entire note, even a long one with photos, into a single image to share - Export notes as PDFs for work or school ■ Data Backup & Export - Back up your notes to iCloud or export them to your computer - Hand exported notes to AI apps for summaries, or save them to Notion or Google Drive - Export formats: HTML (for Windows), RTFD (for Mac, keeps images), PDF, and TXT *Data export and iCloud backup are part of the Premium Service; notes are also included in your iPhone’s device backup* ■ iCloud Sync - Use iCloud to sync notes across your iPhone and iPad (Premium Service) - Restore your notes on a new device if yours is lost or broken ■ Smart Search - Use the built-in search to quickly find notes - Add text tags like “#Important” to make key notes easier to locate ■ Character Count - Check the character count as you write reports, essays, or fiction - Each note can hold up to 100,000 characters ■ Text Display Settings - Adjust text size, contrast, and line spacing - Ideal if you prefer larger text or need better readability - Dark Mode is supported for nighttime use ■ Remove Ads - The Premium Service hides all ads - Enjoy a clean, distraction-free screen for your notes [Great For] - Students: class and lecture notes with photos, one folder per course — export notes as PDF or text and hand them to AI apps for exam prep - Parents: a baby journal with photos, growth records, and family memos in folders - Work: meeting notes, ideas, and memos in one place — tap the mic on the iOS keyboard to dictate notes, handy for transcripts and meeting minutes - Writers: novels, blog drafts, and reports — live character count and PDF sharing [Good to Know] - Works on iPhone and iPad (iOS/iPadOS 14 or later) - Works offline — create and view notes even in Airplane Mode - No handwriting inside notes or audio recording (write on exported images and PDFs) [Help & Contact] - For help, go to “Help / FAQ” in the app settings - If you still have questions, tap “Contact Us” on the help screen - For faster support, contact us through the app rather than leaving an App Store review 【Terms of Service】 https://komorebi-studio.com/tos_en.html 【Privacy Policy】 https://komorebi-studio.com/policyredirect.html
EverydayNote
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EverydayNoteは曜日別のノートや備忘録を書き留め、通知サービスでノートを確認したり、クラウドを介してiPhone, iPad, macOS間でノートを共有することが可能です。日曜日から土曜日まで、曜日別のノートを書き留めることができ、アプリを起動するだけで、本日の曜日のノートを素早くチェックすることができます。また、アプリ本体と連動したインタラクティブなウィジェットを利用できます。 ******************* バージョン 2.4ではリッチテキスト形式のデータ処理をサードパーティからアップル純正の方式に変更したこと、ならびにテキストデータの汎用性を優先することにしたため、旧バージョンでサポートしていた写真付きのリッチテキストのサポートを継続しないことにしました。バージョン 2.4では、旧バージョンで扱っていた写真データを既存のテキストから自動的に削除する移行を行っています。 ******************* [ 曜日別にノートを書き留める ] 日曜日から土曜日まで、曜日別のノートを書き留めることができます。曜日別のToDoリストや備忘録を書いておけば、アプリを起動するだけで、その曜日のノートを素早くチェックすることができます。 [ 自由に備忘録を書き留める ] 曜日に関係なく、自由に備忘録を書き留めることができます。 [ 表現力があるリッチテキストをサポート ] 曜日毎のノートと備忘録は、汎用性があるリッチテキストをサポートし、フォントの種類やサイズ、カラーなどを自由に変更することが可能です。 [ Siriとショートカットをサポート ] Siriに「EverydayNoteで備忘録を作成」などと指示すると、ショートカットで、指定したタイトル、コンテンツで備忘録を作成できます。ノートの名前や内容で検索することもできます。 [ ショートカットをサポート ] EverydayNoteのショートカットを4種類、EverydayNoteのショートカットアクションを4種類サポートしています。 [ ノートに情報を書き留める多彩な支援機能をサポート ] 曜日毎のノートや備忘録を翻訳したり、カメラで読み取った文字やスピーチ認識で口述した文書をペーストすることができます。 [ 通知サービスを活用したノートの閲覧 ] その曜日のノートを通知サービスに登録できるので、翌週以降、決めた時刻にノートをチェックすることができます。 [ iCloudと共有機能でノートや備忘録を共有 ] 曜日別のノートの内容はiCloudや共有機能でシェアできるので、外出先ではiPhoneやiPad、自宅ではマックでノートを活用できます。 [ ノートの背景色をカスタマイズ ] 平日、土曜日、日曜日毎に、ノートの背景色をカスタマイズすることが可能です。また、iPhone環境では、ノートや備忘録を自動保存するオプション機能をサポートしています。 [ Apple Watch版アプリをサポート ] 曜日別のノートと備忘録の内容 (テキストのみ)をアップルウォッチ版のアプリで閲覧できます。 [ ウィジェットをサポート ] アプリ本体と連動した曜日別のノートをサポートするインタラクティブなウィジェットを利用することもできます。曜日別のノートの切り替えや、ウィジェットのノートをタップしてアプリ本体のノートに移動、表示する曜日の自動切り替えなどをサポートしています。
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Simple Notes at Free against EverydayNote's $2.99. Simple Notes also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 27.0). EverydayNote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence 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
Simple Notes is free to download; EverydayNote costs $2.99 up front. Simple Notes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. EverydayNote asks for nothing beyond the download.
Simple Notes ships an update every 3 months, EverydayNote every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simple Notes | EverydayNote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.7 (791 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 87.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 791 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 27.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 216 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Komorebi Inc. | Tomohiko Shimizu |
Bugs and requests
Simple Notes
Reported bugs
2 issues- No local PC backup and restore feature
- UI looks outdated and childish
Requested features
4 requests- Add ability to pin notes at the top of a folder
- Implement iCloud sync between devices
- Introduce more text formatting options (bold, italics, underline, etc.)
- Allow changing folder colors
EverydayNote
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Simple Notes
- Premium (Monthly)$4.991 Month
- Premium (Annual)7 Days trial$14.991 Year
- Premium Service$39.99
EverydayNote
No in-app purchases
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