Comparison

Simple Notes vs Didiforget

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

Didiforget

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Didiforget is an app designed to help you avoid forgetting the things you need before you leave home. Using your camera and AI, it quickly checks whether your essential items are ready, helping reduce forgotten or left-behind belongings. Create templates for different situations such as school, work, part-time jobs, travel, or the gym. Before heading out, simply choose a template and take a photo. The app analyzes what is visible, compares it with your checklist, and shows missing items or useful extras to consider bringing. You can also review your past results and reflect on your habits over time. By looking back at what you tend to forget, you can improve your routine for the next outing. If notifications are enabled, the app can remind you to check your items when leaving home or when moving on from a place where you stayed for a while. Key Features: Item checks using photos and AI Custom templates for different daily situations Missing item and extra item suggestions Review history and forgotten-item insights Leave-home reminder notifications Cloud sync for settings, templates, and history Supports Japanese, English, and Simplified Chinese Great For: People who often forget keys, wallets, earbuds, or other essentials Students and workers who want a quick routine before leaving Anyone who wants to organize items by situation Users who want a simple, AI-assisted checklist experience About Location Access: If location access is enabled, it is used for local weather display and leave-home reminder notifications. Notification settings can be changed at any time in the app. Notes: AI results may vary depending on lighting, angle, and how items appear in the photo. During fast travel, such as on trains, location may not be read accurately. Some features require sign-in. Didiforget は、外出前の「持ったつもり」を減らすための持ち物チェックアプリです。 写真と AI を使って、必要な持ち物がそろっているかをすばやく確認し、忘れ物や置き忘れを防ぎます。 通学、仕事、アルバイト、旅行、ジムなど、シーンごとにテンプレートを作成できます。 外出前はテンプレートを選んで写真を撮るだけ。AI が写っている持ち物をもとにチェックを行い、足りない物や追加候補を分かりやすく表示します。 また、チェック結果をあとから振り返ることもできます。 忘れやすい物や外出時の傾向を見直しながら、次回の準備に活かせます。 通知を有効にすると、自宅から出る時や、一定時間いた場所から移動する時などに、持ち物確認のリマインドを受け取ることもできます。 主な機能: 写真と AI による持ち物チェック シーン別テンプレートの作成と管理 足りない物や追加候補の表示 振り返り履歴と忘れ物傾向の確認 外出時の通知リマインド 設定、テンプレート、履歴のクラウド同期 日本語、英語、中国語(簡体字)対応 こんな方におすすめ: 外出前に鍵や財布を忘れがちな方 通学や仕事で毎日持ち物を確認したい方 旅行やジムなど、場面ごとに持ち物を整理したい方 AI を使って手早く確認したい方 位置情報について: 位置情報を許可すると、現在地の天気表示や、外出時の通知リマインドに利用されます。 通知機能は設定からいつでも変更できます。 注意事項: AI の判定結果は、撮影状況や写り方によって変わる場合があります。 電車など速い移動中は、位置情報がうまく読み取れないことがあります。 一部機能の利用にはサインインが必要です。

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Simple Notes at Free against Didiforget's $9.99. Simple Notes also leads on device support. Didiforget's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0).

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Simple Notes is free to download; Didiforget costs $9.99 up front. Simple Notes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Didiforget asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Simple Notes versus Didiforget: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple NotesDidiforget
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating4.7 (791 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings791 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsYes—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — better—
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size216 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKomorebi Inc.Taito Harada

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

Didiforget

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Simple Notes

Subscriptions2
  • Premium (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • Premium (Annual)7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Service$39.99
None

Didiforget

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simple Notes free?
Simple Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Didiforget free?
Didiforget costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

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