Comparison

Notes vs # Simple Table

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

Head to head
About

Notes

This app combines a notepad, to-do list, and memo functionality into a single, intuitive interface. Easily create notes from text, voice, or images, and organize them with reminders and sorting options. Secure your data and transfer it to new devices.

Highlights
  • 3-in-1 notepad, to-do list, and memos
  • Create notes from photos, images, and voice
  • Set notifications and reminders
  • Sort notes by urgency, category, due date, color
  • Secure notes with a security code
  • Data transfer to new devices
Features
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Notes: notepad and lists is a convenient app that helps you make notes and keep lists. Why should you choose Notes: notepad and lists? - 3 in 1 Replace your to-do list, notepad and memos with this simple, all-in-one app. - Easy to use Notes: notepad and lists is an extremely simple and intuitive app. No instructions or tutorial necessary. - Fast Create a note or a list in literally seconds - the perfect way to jot down important information. A notepad, diary and to-do list that suits your face-paced lifestyle. - Multiple formats Create notes from photos, images, and voice messages, and make your to-do list or shopping list. Use it on the go, or even behind the wheel - all you have to do is record your message or take a photo. - Editing You can edit your notes, or add comments, attachments, details and notifications at any time. - Planning Notes: notepad and lists also works as a to-do list: you can set notifications and reminders (one off or repeated) for each note, and the easy-to-use calendar system helps you keep track of deadlines. - Sorting You can sort your notes by urgency, category, due date, and color, so searching through your content is quick and easy. - Security Notes: notepad and lists lets you protect your personal data with a short security-code, meaning only you can access your notes and lists. - Transfer your info If you get a new device, you won't lose your information - registered users can restore their data.

About

# Simple Table

Organize your notes and tasks in a flexible table format, similar to a spreadsheet. Add rich content like colors, images, links, and track task progress. Seamlessly sync across devices and export your data.

Highlights
  • Table-based note-taking
  • Rich content support (colors, images, links)
  • Task progress tracking
  • Import/export CSV data
  • Multi-device sync via Google Drive
  • Dark theme support
Features
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This Simple Table App allows you to easily take notes in a table format like Excel. It also supports various expressions such as colors, images, links, and task progress. It is used in the following situations. - Create timetable - Creating a task table - Creating a shift table - Creating a schedule - Create an address book - Create a comparison table In addition, because it can be used for anything managed in a table There are reports of various uses. If you want to make notes in a table, please try it once. [Features] - Intuitive operability Ease of use is the most important thing for simple functions. It works quickly and you can edit intuitively. - Rich expression You can express your preferences in a tabular format using colors and photos. - To-do management You can insert the progress rate for each cell and use it for ToDo management. - Link Since you can insert links, it is also useful when you want to manage reference sites. - Ready to use You can use it immediately without registering an account. - Export and share Created table data can be exported, shared, and edited on a PC. - Import You can import csv data and edit it. - Dark theme support Since it supports a dark theme, it is also ideal for use at night.

Screenshots

Notes4 screens
# Simple Table4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: # Simple Table at none against Notes's shown. # Simple Table also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). Notes's advantage is ratings volume (654 vs 117) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). 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. Notes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and # Simple Table sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. 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 — 4.8 for Notes against 4.7 for # Simple Table. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notes has 654 ratings behind it against 117, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Notes's written reviews are positive against 80% of # Simple Table's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Notes ships an update monthly, # Simple Table every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Notes versus # Simple Table: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotes# Simple Table
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (654 ratings) — better4.7 (117 ratings)
Positive reviews78.5% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings654 — better117
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size109 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOrange DogYUKI TANAIKE

Customer experience

Notes

All ratings654 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral1.8%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews107 reviews
Positive78.5%
Neutral7.5%
Negative14.0%

# Simple Table

All ratings117 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral2.6%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews105 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral10.5%
Negative9.5%

Bugs and requests

Notes

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Unexpected ads appearing after recent updates for paid subscribers

Requested features

3 requests
  • More engaging task motivation features
  • Clearer documentation on note persistence
  • Improved customer support interface

# Simple Table

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Notes

One-time1
  • Disable ads$9.99
3 purchases

# Simple Table

Subscriptions3
  • Simple Table Pro Version$0.991 Month
  • Simple Table Pro Version (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • Simple Table Pro (Annual)$18.001 Year

Questions

Is Notes free?
Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is # Simple Table free?
# Simple Table is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Notes or # Simple Table?
Notes is rated higher. Notes averages 4.8 out of 5 from 654 ratings, while # Simple Table averages 4.7 from 117 ratings.
Do Notes or # Simple Table have ads?
Notes shows ads; # Simple Table does not.
Which is updated more often, Notes or # Simple Table?
Notes ships an update monthly, and # Simple Table every 2 weeks. Most recently, Notes was updated on September 22, 2026 and # Simple Table on September 21, 2026.

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