# Simple Notes vs Syncly

The clearest difference is rating: Simple Notes at 4.7 against Syncly's 4.0. Simple Notes also leads on review sentiment (87% vs 57%) and ratings volume (791 vs 1). Syncly's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simple Notes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Syncly sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Simple Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Notes has 791 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Simple Notes's written reviews are positive against 57% of Syncly's.

Simple Notes ships an update every 3 months, Syncly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Notes | Syncly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (791 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-notes-notepad-manager/id1457937396/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/syncly-share-schedule-and-note/id1661755480/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **791** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **87.2% of reviews** | 57.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 216 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Komorebi Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/481596469) | [Syncly Applications](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437712077) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-notes-notepad-manager/id1457937396)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium (Annual) | $14.99 | per year |
| Premium Service | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 📁 Folder organization and color-coding
- 🔒 Password protection
- 💡 Useful for school and work notes
- 🚀 Fast and responsive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Lack of iCloud sync
- 📐 Limited formatting options (no bold, italics, etc.)
- 🎨 Default folder color cannot be changed
- 🔍 No alphabetical sorting for folders

**Reported bugs**

- No local PC backup and restore feature
- UI looks outdated and childish

**Requested features**

- 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


### Syncly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/syncly-share-schedule-and-note/id1661755480)

Easily share notes, photos, and calendars with groups of any size. Organize information with custom folders and ensure data safety with a backup function. Ideal for families, couples, or professional teams needing synchronized information.

**Highlights:** Share notes and memos, Synchronized calendar sharing, Paste photos and images, Customizable folders, Backup function, Unlimited group members

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Paid Service(Outright) | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Notes free?

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

### Is Syncly free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Simple Notes or Syncly?

Simple Notes is rated higher. Simple Notes averages 4.7 out of 5 from 791 ratings, while Syncly averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Simple Notes or Syncly have ads?

Both Simple Notes and Syncly show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Simple Notes or Syncly?

Simple Notes ships an update every 3 months, and Syncly every 2 weeks. Most recently, Simple Notes was updated on October 15, 2026 and Syncly on October 12, 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.*