Comparison

Simple Notes vs SosaiCue 葬祭司会

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

SosaiCue 葬祭司会

Features
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SosaiCueは、葬祭司会者が式次第、読み上げ原稿、操作合図、予定時刻を一か所にまとめ、本番中は大きなキューを順番に確認できる進行記録アプリです。通夜や告別式など、会場ごとに異なる進行を自分で組み立て、リハーサルから当日の履歴まで端末内で管理できます。 できること 式典名、日時、会場、家名、開始予定、備考を登録し、キューを希望の順に並べます。各キューには予定オフセット、所要時間、読み上げ原稿、操作メモ、重要指定を設定できます。宗派別の定型文や式次第は収録していません。実際の内容に合わせ、利用者自身がテンプレートを作成・保存・再利用する設計です。テンプレートから式典を準備した後も、個別の名称、時刻、原稿、操作を案件ごとに変更できます。 主役は「式中ライブ進行」 本番を開始すると、現在のキュー、予定時刻、経過時間、遅れの目安、原稿、次の操作を高コントラストで大きく表示します。進行位置は自動判定せず、司会者が「次へ」を操作した時点で確定します。一時停止時間を除いて経過を表示し、本番中だけ画面の自動消灯を抑えます。誤タップ防止モード、解除用の長押し操作、緊急終了導線を備え、完了したキューと操作履歴を後から確認できます。リハーサルでは本番前にページ送り、文字量、時刻差、機器操作の順序を確認できます。中断後に戻った場合は現在位置を確認してから再開できます。 PDF・帳票 A4縦の進行表PDFには、予定時刻、経過時刻、キュー名、読み上げ原稿、操作・合図、注意事項、手書きチェック欄を掲載します。重要キューは記号と左帯で強調し、色だけに依存しません。プレビュー後、iOS標準共有シートから保存・印刷・共有できます。Filesを使ったローカルバックアップと復元にも対応し、保存先と共有先は利用者が選択します。 オフラインで安心 独自アカウントは不要で、通信なしでも利用できます。サーバー同期、広告、分析SDK、外部AIサービスは使用しません。式典情報、原稿、家名、履歴は端末内に保存され、バックアップ先は利用者が選択します。端末を共有する場合は、iOSのパスコードや生体認証を設定し、不要になった案件を削除してください。 ご利用上の注意 本アプリは、利用者が作成した式次第と原稿の表示・進行記録を補助する道具です。宗派、地域、会場、葬儀社、ご遺族の方針に適した内容を判定したり、式の進行を自動で決定したりするものではありません。本番前に、名称、読み、時刻、原稿、機器操作、会場手順、緊急時の対応を関係者と確認してください。端末の充電、通知設定、音量、画面表示もリハーサル時に確認してください。

Screenshots

Simple Notes4 screens
SosaiCue 葬祭司会4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SosaiCue 葬祭司会 at none against Simple Notes's 3. SosaiCue 葬祭司会 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). Simple Notes's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price 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. SosaiCue 葬祭司会 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple Notes ships an update every 3 months, SosaiCue 葬祭司会 weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Simple Notes versus SosaiCue 葬祭司会: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple NotesSosaiCue 葬祭司会
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (791 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings791 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size216 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKomorebi Inc.SHINOBU MIYAHIRA

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

SosaiCue 葬祭司会

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

SosaiCue 葬祭司会

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simple Notes free?
Simple Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SosaiCue 葬祭司会 free?
SosaiCue 葬祭司会 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Simple Notes or SosaiCue 葬祭司会 have ads?
Simple Notes shows ads; SosaiCue 葬祭司会 does not.
Which is updated more often, Simple Notes or SosaiCue 葬祭司会?
Simple Notes ships an update every 3 months, and SosaiCue 葬祭司会 weekly. Most recently, Simple Notes was updated on October 19, 2026 and SosaiCue 葬祭司会 on October 17, 2026.

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