# Notes vs # Simple Table

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Notes | # Simple Table |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (654 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-notepad-and-lists/id1489717129/reviews)** | [4.7 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-table-note-as-table/id6443480484/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **654** | 117 |
| Positive reviews | 78.5% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 109 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Orange Dog](https://appshunter.io/developer/1673134885) | [YUKI TANAIKE](https://appshunter.io/developer/478558546) |

## What reviewers say

### Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-notepad-and-lists/id1489717129)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Disable ads | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use interface
- 🎨 Highly customizable with colors and themes
- 🆓 Free app with no ads
- 🔒 Password protected notes
- 📱 Well-organized layout

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive ads despite paid subscription
- ❓ Unclear note retention policies
- 🤔 Complicated question/support system

**Reported bugs**

- Unexpected ads appearing after recent updates for paid subscribers

**Requested features**

- More engaging task motivation features
- Clearer documentation on note persistence
- Improved customer support interface


### # Simple Table

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-table-note-as-table/id6443480484)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Simple Table Pro Version | $0.99 | per month |
| Simple Table Pro Version (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Simple Table Pro (Annual) | $18.00 | per year |


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