# タブ式メモ帳 vs Simple Notes

The clearest difference is rating: Simple Notes at 4.6 against タブ式メモ帳's 4.0. Simple Notes also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). タブ式メモ帳's advantage is iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

タブ式メモ帳 ships an update weekly, Simple Notes every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | タブ式メモ帳 | Simple Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1476957044/reviews) | **[4.6 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-notes-take-notes/id6476257739/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **11** |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 12 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Daisuke Suzuki](https://appshunter.io/developer/436982889) | [naoki otsu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1082476153) |

## What reviewers say

### タブ式メモ帳

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1476957044)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| フルバージョン | $3.99 | one-time |


### Simple Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-notes-take-notes/id6476257739)

A powerful and intuitive note-taking application designed to enhance productivity and streamline daily workflows. Organize notes with unlimited tabs, search instantly, and set reminders. Protect your data with biometric authentication and export to CSV.

**Highlights:** Unlimited tab management, Free rearrangement of tabs and memos, Advanced search function, Recently updated notes list, Notification feature, Biometric authentication, CSV export

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (Pay Once) | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 2 weeks. Most recently, タブ式メモ帳 was updated on September 18, 2026 and Simple Notes on September 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*