Comparison

Simple Notes vs RoleUs

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

RoleUs

Features
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「このチーム、誰が何をやる?」を、かんたんな診断で解決するアプリです。 メンバーの役割を見える化し、チームの過不足を分析。さらに、議事録や企画書からAIが手順書や役割分担を自動で作成し、プロジェクトの進め方の相談にも乗ります。役割分担とプロジェクト整理を、これひとつで。 ■ こんな方におすすめ ・チームやサークル、班のリーダーを任された方 ・「誰にどの仕事を振ればいいか」で迷っている方 ・自分の強みや、チームでの立ち回りを知りたい方 ・議事録や企画書を、手順書や分担表に整理したい方 ■ 主な機能 【役割診断】 かんたんな質問に答えるだけで、あなたがチームの中でどんな役割に向いているかがわかります。推進役・調整役・分析役・実行役・発案役・支援役の6つの役割から、あなたの主役割と副役割を診断します。 【チーム分析】 メンバーを登録すると、チーム全体の役割の配置がひと目でわかります。「推進役はいるが分析役が不足している」といった過不足や偏りを可視化し、チームの傾向(突破型・完遂型・結束型など)も判定します。 【相関図】 自分の役割を起点に、各メンバーへの接し方がわかります。相手をタップするだけで、「この人にはどう接すると動いてもらいやすいか」「何に気をつけるべきか」が表示されます。 【AIタスク割り当て】 プロジェクトの内容を入力すると、メンバーの役割に合わせてAIがタスクを自動で割り振ります。 【資料の整形】 議事録・企画書・メモを貼り付ける、またはPDFや写真を添付するだけで、AIが手順書・役割分担・進行スケジュール・議事録要約などに整えます。登録した資料は繰り返し使えます。 【AI相談】 プロジェクトの状況を踏まえて、進め方をAIに相談できます。チームの役割やタスクの文脈をふまえた、あなたのチーム専属の相談相手です。 ■ プランについて 無料でチームの役割分析までご利用いただけます。より多くのプロジェクトの作成、AIによる資料整形やタスク割り当て、AI相談などは有料プランでご利用いただけます。 ■ 安心してお使いいただくために 診断結果やメンバー、資料などのデータは、原則としてお使いの端末内に保存されます。アカウント登録やログインは必要ありません。 まずは、自分の役割を知るところから始めてみてください。 https://hikakinhouse3.github.io/roleus-legal/terms.html 「利用規約」「EULA」

Screenshots

Simple Notes4 screens
RoleUs4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: RoleUs at none against Simple Notes's shown. Simple Notes's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Simple Notes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and RoleUs sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Simple Notes versus RoleUs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple NotesRoleUs
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (791 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings791 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size216 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKomorebi Inc.makoto morita

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

RoleUs

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
4 purchases

RoleUs

Subscriptions4
  • Pro(月額)$3.991 Month
  • Elite(月額)$14.991 Month
  • Pro(年額)$34.991 Year
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  • Elite(年額)$149.991 Year

Questions

Is Simple Notes free?
Simple Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RoleUs free?
RoleUs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Simple Notes or RoleUs have ads?
Simple Notes shows ads; RoleUs does not.

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