Comparison

タブ式メモ帳 vs Simple Notes

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

Head to head
About

タブ式メモ帳

This app offers a unique tab-based system for organizing notes and categories, optimizing for quick note-taking on iPhone screens. It provides unlimited tabs and notes, with features like real-time character counting, text file import, and sharing options.

Highlights
  • Tab-based category management
  • Unlimited tabs and notes
  • Real-time character count
  • Text file import
  • Note sharing and individual file saving
  • Automatic saving
  • Customizable tab appearance
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タブ式メモ帳でフォルダ管理を簡単にしよう iPhoneの画面サイズに最適化した、 サクッとメモを取ることに特化した縦並びタブが特徴のメモ帳アプリです タブ式メモ帳はどんなことができる? * フォルダのようにタブでカテゴリー管理ができます * タブもメモも並び替えが可能 * 作れるタブフォルダは無料で無制限 * メモはいつでも別のタブに移動可能 * 間違えて削除を行っても安心の削除履歴保管 * 削除履歴からメモの復元 * メモで表示されるフォントの変更が可能 * メモで表示されるフォントサイズの変更も可能 * 文字数をリアルタイムでカウント表示 * 文字数カウントの種類を選択(改行・空白の有無) * 端末内にあるテキストファイルをタブ式メモ帳で受取可能 * SNSやメールでメモをみんなと共有 * メモを個別にファイル保存 * 保存できるメモも無料で無制限 * 編集中のメモは自動で高速保存 * タブの形を利用して付箋紙のように見た目分け * すべてのメモをまとめてテキストにして保存 * タブ式メモ帳の設定やメモの内容をまるごとバックアップ (バックアップは iCloud Drive 等に入れることによって、他のiPhone等と共有が可能) タブ式メモ帳のおすすめ活用シチュエーション * SNSへの投稿前のチェック(例: 長文ツイート) * タブ別にカテゴリー分けをしてToDoリストとして活用 * 文字数カウントを利用してエントリーシートやレポートを書く * タブを絵文字などで飾って かわいいデザインにカスタム * ロック機能を利用して秘密のメモに アプリ内課金について * 広告が非表示になり、画面全体を広く使えるようになります * タブのカラーが変更可能になります

About

Simple Notes

A powerful and intuitive note-taking application designed to boost productivity and streamline your workflow. Organize notes with unlimited tabs, search instantly, and protect your data with biometric authentication. Works offline and offers a clean interface with dark mode support.

Highlights
  • Unlimited tab management
  • Free rearrangement of tabs and memos
  • Advanced search function
  • Biometric authentication
  • CSV export
  • Offline support
  • Dark mode support
Features
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Powerful note-taking app with rich features that unlock your creativity. Lightning-fast note creation and perfect organization boost your productivity. Professional productivity tool that dramatically streamlines your daily workflow. ■ Simple Notes Powerful note-taking functionality with intuitive operation for instant memo creation. ■ Unlimited Tab Management Create unlimited tabs organized by project or category for perfect organization. ■ Free Rearrangement Drag and drop tabs and memos freely to achieve your ideal workflow. ■ Advanced Search Function Instantly search through all notes to quickly access the information you need. ■ Recently Updated Notes List Return to previous work instantly with update history for dramatically improved efficiency. ■ Notification Feature Receive notifications with custom messages at specified times so you never miss important tasks. ■ Biometric Authentication Enhance app security with biometric authentication to completely protect your valuable data. ■ CSV Export Export all data to CSV for seamless integration with other tools. ■ Tab Notes Leave custom notes on tabs to efficiently manage project details. ■ Offline Support Works completely without internet connection to maintain productivity anywhere, anytime. ■ Dark Mode Support Eye-friendly light and dark mode switching for comfortable long work sessions. ■ No Login Required No tedious registration or login needed - start using immediately after download. ■ Complete Privacy Protection Your data is stored only on your device and never transmitted externally. Privacy Policy: https://naokiotsu.com/privacy-policy Support: info@naokiotsu.com

Screenshots

タブ式メモ帳3 screens
Simple Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: タブ式メモ帳 at 82% against Simple Notes's 33%. タブ式メモ帳 also leads on iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.1). Simple Notes's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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. タブ式メモ帳 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Simple Notes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Simple Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Notes has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 82% of タブ式メモ帳's written reviews are positive against 33% of Simple Notes's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

タブ式メモ帳 ships an update weekly, Simple Notes every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
タブ式メモ帳 versus Simple Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterタブ式メモ帳Simple Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (2 ratings)4.6 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings211 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 9 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.1 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaisuke Suzukinaoki otsu

Customer experience

タブ式メモ帳

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%

Simple Notes

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

タブ式メモ帳

One-time1
  • フルバージョン$3.99
1 purchases

Simple Notes

One-time1
  • Premium (Pay Once)$4.99

Questions

Is タブ式メモ帳 free?
タブ式メモ帳 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simple Notes free?
Simple Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, タブ式メモ帳 or Simple Notes?
Simple Notes is rated higher. タブ式メモ帳 averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Simple Notes averages 4.6 from 11 ratings.
Do タブ式メモ帳 or Simple Notes have ads?
タブ式メモ帳 shows ads; Simple Notes does not.
Which is updated more often, タブ式メモ帳 or Simple Notes?
タブ式メモ帳 ships an update weekly, and Simple Notes every 9 days. Most recently, タブ式メモ帳 was updated on November 3, 2026 and Simple Notes on November 8, 2026.

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