Comparison

Plain Note vs Bricks Ledger

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

Bricks Ledger

Features
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Are you still looking for an APP that can record offline how much you invest in building blocks? Then you can try this APP specially made for collecting spending blocks It can help you permanently record your spending on building blocks and record the details. Allows you to check and understand the amount you spent next time you purchase * Can be used offline * Support iCloud backup * Enter purchase information for different building block brands * Can display statistical spending amount * Support chart display This is a trial version, it will limit the number of data you can set. If you like it, you can purchase the full version in-app Unlock all restricted features!

Screenshots

Plain Note4 screens
Bricks Ledger4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Plain Note at every 9 days against Bricks Ledger's every 11 months. Bricks Ledger's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, 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. Plain Note sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Bricks Ledger sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Plain Note ships an update every 9 days, Bricks Ledger every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Plain Note versus Bricks Ledger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlain NoteBricks Ledger
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews62.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMonelyze Inc.LAN FU LO

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

Bricks Ledger

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
1 purchases

Bricks Ledger

One-time1
  • All Features>$1.99

Questions

Is Plain Note free?
Plain Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bricks Ledger free?
Bricks Ledger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Plain Note or Bricks Ledger have ads?
Neither Plain Note nor Bricks Ledger shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Plain Note or Bricks Ledger?
Plain Note ships an update every 9 days, and Bricks Ledger every 11 months. Most recently, Plain Note was updated on October 30, 2026 and Bricks Ledger on October 27, 2026.

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