# Simple Notes vs JetNotes

The clearest difference is rating: Simple Notes at 4.7 against JetNotes's 4.1. Simple Notes also leads on ratings volume (790 vs 7). JetNotes's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, 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 JetNotes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.29 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 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Notes has 790 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Simple Notes's written reviews are positive against 83% of JetNotes's.

Simple Notes ships an update every 3 months, JetNotes every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Notes | JetNotes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (790 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-notes-notepad-manager/id1457937396/reviews)** | [4.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jetnotes-notes-organizer/id6445868368/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **790** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **87.5% of reviews** | 83.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 206 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Komorebi Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/481596469) | [Denys Kolosovskyy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1674375733) |

## 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


### JetNotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jetnotes-notes-organizer/id6445868368)

Organize your thoughts and ideas with this note-taking app. It offers features like folders, labels, and colors for efficient structuring, along with handwriting and speech-to-text input. Set reminders and export notes to PDF or text.

**Highlights:** Folder and label organization, Handwriting and speech-to-text input, Reminders and due dates, PDF and text export, Cross-device synchronization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription (1 Month) | $1.29 | per month |
| Annual Subscription (1 Year) | $12.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Notes free?

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

### Is JetNotes free?

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

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

Simple Notes is rated higher. Simple Notes averages 4.7 out of 5 from 790 ratings, while JetNotes averages 4.1 from 7 ratings.

### Do Simple Notes or JetNotes have ads?

Simple Notes shows ads; JetNotes does not.

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

Simple Notes ships an update every 3 months, and JetNotes every 5 days. Most recently, Simple Notes was updated on September 23, 2026 and JetNotes on September 9, 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.*