Comparison

Simple Notes vs Little Duties

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

Little Duties

Features
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When did you last change the sheets? Clean the coffee machine? Feed the houseplants? Little Duties gives recurring chores a home of their own, without cluttering your calendar or to-do list. See what needs doing at a glance, get an optional reminder when it’s due, and check it off when it’s done. SEE WHAT NEEDS DOING Get a clear view of what’s overdue, due today and coming up. From weekly laundry to those once-in-a-while jobs, know what needs your attention and what can wait. DO IT. TAP IT. DONE. The next reminder counts from the day you finish. Wash your towels every seven days? Whether you wash them early or a few days late, they’ll be due again seven days after you check them off. Tapped by mistake? Undo is right there. KEEP IT ON YOUR HOME SCREEN Small, medium and large interactive widgets give you a quick overview of due and overdue chores. Mark them done without opening the app. REMEMBER THE USEFUL DETAILS See when you last completed each chore and add notes to its history. Keep the details you’ll want next time, from which filter you used to where you put the spare descaling tablets. MAKE IT YOUR ROUTINE Choose how many days to leave between each chore and organise them with your own tags. Filter by room, garden, personal care or whatever makes sense to you. A NUDGE WHEN IT’S TIME Get an optional notification at 9 AM on the day a chore is due, with overdue follow-ups if you want them. Turn reminders on or off for each chore. YOUR CHORES, YOUR SPACE No separate account to create. Your data is saved on your device, with private iCloud sync when available. No ads or tracking. Export a readable backup to Files whenever you need one. Less to remember. More getting done. Requires iOS 26 or later. iCloud sync requires an Apple Account with iCloud enabled. This version supports backup export; backup import is not yet available.

Screenshots

Simple Notes4 screens
Little Duties4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Simple Notes at Free against Little Duties's $3.99. Simple Notes also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). Little Duties's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown).

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple Notes ships an update every 3 months, Little Duties every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Simple Notes versus Little Duties: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple NotesLittle Duties
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating4.7 (791 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings791 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size216 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKomorebi Inc.PolyNome Ltd

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

Little Duties

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

Little Duties

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simple Notes free?
Simple Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Little Duties free?
Little Duties costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Simple Notes or Little Duties have ads?
Simple Notes shows ads; Little Duties does not.
Which is updated more often, Simple Notes or Little Duties?
Simple Notes ships an update every 3 months, and Little Duties every 9 days. Most recently, Simple Notes was updated on October 15, 2026 and Little Duties on October 8, 2026.

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