# Simple Notes vs DMS Notes

The clearest difference is price: Simple Notes at Free against DMS Notes's $3.99. Simple Notes also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). DMS Notes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Simple Notes is free to download; DMS Notes costs $3.99 up front. Simple Notes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. DMS Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Notes | DMS Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (791 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-notes-notepad-manager/id1457937396/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **791** | — |
| Positive reviews | 87.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 215 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Komorebi Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/481596469) | [Steven Wilkinson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441050108) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple Notes

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

This app helps you easily write, organize, and find notes. Attach images, use color-coded folders, and sort notes by date or title. Protect your entries with a passcode and customize the look with themes and fonts.

**Highlights:** Attach photos to notes, Organize with color-coded folders, View notes by date in calendar, Protect notes with passcode lock, Export notes as PDF or image, Home and Lock Screen widgets

**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- UI looks outdated and childish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


### DMS Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dms-notes-outline-and-tasks/id6784680554)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Notes free?

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

### Is DMS Notes free?

DMS Notes costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Simple Notes or DMS Notes have ads?

Simple Notes shows ads; DMS Notes does not.

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