Comparison

Plain Note vs Word Counter & Notes

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

Head to head
About

Plain Note

A straightforward, text-only notepad for quickly capturing thoughts, memos, and drafts. Organize notes with customizable tags and access them easily via home and lock screen widgets. Offers optional iCloud sync and extensive customization through in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Text-only note-taking
  • Customizable tags with icons
  • Lock screen and home screen widgets
  • Character and line count
  • Note archiving and organization
  • Theme, icon, and font customization
Features
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Plain Note is a simple, text-only notes app that makes it easy to capture ideas, jot down everyday notes, and draft social media posts and emails. No ads. No sign-up required. Notes are stored on your device and, if you use iCloud sync, in your own iCloud account as well. The developer does not collect the contents of your notes. It's a good fit for people who want to jot things down and quickly refer back to them, rather than use a notes app with lots of features. You can organize your notes by adding tags, and it supports lock screen and home screen widgets. It can be used on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Features • You can categorize your notes with tags. • Customize tag icons and colors. • You can count the number of characters and lines. • Archive and organize your notes. • Widgets can be added to the lock screen and home screen. • Customize themes, app icons, and fonts. (Some features are available for a fee.) Premium (in-app purchase) • Sync data across iPhone, iPad, and Mac via iCloud. • All themes and app icons are available. • All tag icons are available. • All font customizations are available. *Prices may vary by country or region. Please check in the app. *Some features may not be available in all languages or regions. Terms of Use: https://monelyze.app/en/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://monelyze.app/en/privacy

About

Word Counter & Notes

This app enhances your writing with real-time word and character counting. Save and share notes effortlessly with a clean, distraction-free interface. Ideal for work, school, or personal writing tasks.

Highlights
  • Real-time word and character counting
  • Instant note saving
  • Effortless note sharing
  • Minimalist interface
  • Checklists
  • Sticky Notes
Features
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Introducing our sleek and easy-to-use note taking app, designed to enhance your writing experience! Say goodbye to manually counting words and characters with our built-in word and character counting feature. Our app automatically tallies the number of words and characters in real-time as you type, giving you the freedom to focus on your thoughts and ideas. Save your notes instantly and share them effortlessly with just a tap of a button. Our minimalist and visually appealing interface provides a seamless writing experience, allowing you to concentrate on your writing without any distractions. Rest assured that our word counting feature has been rigorously tested to ensure accuracy, even with large amounts of text. You can also rely on our character counting feature to keep track of your progress. Use our app as a convenient notepad for all your writing needs, whether it's for work, school or personal use. Save your notes and access them anytime, anywhere. Features: - Real-time word and character counting - Effortless note sharing - Instant note saving - Minimalist and visually appealing interface - Checklists - Sticky Notes Upgrade your writing experience with our powerful note taking app today! * 1-year Subscription (19.99 USD)
 For other currencies, the price corresponds to the same price tier on the App Store Pricing Matrix. * Subscription payments will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of your purchase. * Subscriptions will automatically renew and payment will be charged to your iTunes account unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. The cost of the renewal depends on your Subscription Plan. Our standard Subscription Plans are: Terms and Conditions: https://appinfodirectory.wordpress.com/terms-conditions/

Screenshots

Plain Note4 screens
Word Counter & Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Plain Note at free with in-app purchases against Word Counter & Notes's subscription. Plain Note also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 months). Word Counter & Notes's advantage is iOS requirement (18.4 vs 26.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases 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. Plain Note sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Word Counter & Notes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Plain Note against 4.7 for Word Counter & Notes. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 340 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Plain Note's written reviews are positive against 56% of Word Counter & Notes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Plain Note ships an update every 9 days, Word Counter & Notes every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Plain Note versus Word Counter & Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlain NoteWord Counter & Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.1K ratings)4.7 (340 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.6% of reviews — better55.6% of reviews
Number of ratings1.1K — better340
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.018.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMonelyze Inc.Karawita Arachchige Dilanthika Eshani Kumari Karawita

Customer experience

Plain Note

All ratings1,090 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral3.7%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews107 reviews
Positive62.6%
Neutral14.0%
Negative23.4%

Word Counter & Notes

All ratings336 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral3.3%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative44.4%

Bugs and requests

Plain Note

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Notes sometimes get deleted after updates
  • Widget not working as expected, showing wrong note

Requested features

7 requests
  • Ability to swipe widget to display another note
  • Subfolders for better organization
  • Export function to backup notes
  • Option to change app colors
  • Support for multiple notes in one widget
Show 2 more
  • Text formatting options (bold, italics, headings)
  • Ability to insert photos and videos

Word Counter & Notes

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Plain Note

Subscriptions2
  • Premium - Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Premium - Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium - Lifetime$29.99
2 purchases

Word Counter & Notes

Subscriptions1
  • One Year Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium$4.99

Questions

Is Plain Note free?
Plain Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Word Counter & Notes free?
Word Counter & Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Plain Note or Word Counter & Notes?
Word Counter & Notes is rated higher. Plain Note averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Word Counter & Notes averages 4.7 from 340 ratings.
Do Plain Note or Word Counter & Notes have ads?
Word Counter & Notes shows ads; Plain Note does not.
Which is updated more often, Plain Note or Word Counter & Notes?
Plain Note ships an update every 9 days, and Word Counter & Notes every 4 months. Most recently, Plain Note was updated on November 3, 2026 and Word Counter & Notes on November 3, 2026.

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