Comparison

Notepad Notes and Notes Widget vs Notes

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

Head to head
About

Notepad Notes and Notes Widget

A simple and easy-to-use notepad app for jotting down thoughts, memos, and diary entries. Organize your notes with folders, customize fonts and colors, and secure your entries with a passcode lock. Offers a premium plan for enhanced features.

Highlights
  • Memo search
  • Folder organization
  • Font customization
  • Font size adjustment
  • Main color change
  • Passcode lock
Features
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かんたんで使いやすいメモ帳アプリ。 主な機能・設定は下のとおりです。 ■ 機能 ・メモ検索 ・フォルダ分け ■ 設定 ・フォント変更 ・フォントサイズ変更 ・メインカラー変更 ・パスコードロック ■■■ プレミアムプランについて ■■■ * プレミアムプランは1ヶ月280円です * プレミアムプランは1ヶ月ごとに自動更新されます * 支払いはお使いのApple Account経由で行われます * サブスクリプションは設定アプリで管理・解約できます * 自動更新の課金は、現在の利用期間が終了する前の24時間以内に行われます * 現在の利用期間が終了する24時間以上前に解約しない限り、自動更新されます 解約手順 1. 設定アプリを開き、ご自身の名前をタップ 2. 「サブスクリプション」をタップ 3. このアプリのサブスクリプションを選択 4. 「サブスクリプションをキャンセル」をタップ ■ 利用規約 https://hapilf.com/terms.html ■ プライバシーポリシー https://hapilf.com/privacy.html ■ フォントライセンス * 瀬戸フォント SIL Open Font License 1.1 (http://scripts.sil.org/OFL) © Nonty.net * Rounded Mgen+ SIL Open Font License 1.1 (http://scripts.sil.org/OFL) © 2015 自家製フォント工房, © 2014, 2015 Adobe Systems Incorporated, © 2015 M+ FONTS PROJECT * マメロン フリーフォント © もじワク研究 * たぬゴ SIL Open Font License 1.1 (http://scripts.sil.org/OFL) © たぬきフォント -無心 MODI工場 https://modi.jpn.org/font_mushin.php

About

Notes

Capture ideas, plan events, and manage tasks with this versatile note-taking app. Organize notes with custom views, filters, and priority pinning. Enjoy voice notes, file attachments, and secure local accounts.

Highlights
  • Voice notes
  • Checklist creation
  • File attachments
  • Drag and drop organization
  • Board and list views
  • Local accounts
  • Day/night modes
Features
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Notes — simple notes, reminders and ideas in one app Capture ideas, plan events and keep important lists in one place. Notes helps you stay organized — from quick thoughts to important tasks with reminders. Write, draw and organize everything your way. At home, at work or on the go — your notes are always with you. Main features: • Notes with reminders • Drawing and sketch notes • Easy organization with lists • Board and list views • Filters and pinning • Simple drag-and-drop controls • Local accounts without restrictions • Light and dark modes Pro features: • Voice notes • Unlimited file attachments • Checklists inside notes • Full backup and restore • App lock • Note forwarding and sharing • Printing No ads or annoying pop-ups — just a clean and intuitive interface. Works offline for better privacy, security and stability. Download Notes and manage your ideas, plans and daily tasks with ease. Terms of Use: https://calenhub.com/note_terms_of_use.html

Screenshots

Notepad Notes and Notes Widget3 screens
Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Notes at none against Notepad Notes and Notes Widget's shown. Notes also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 81%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Notepad Notes and Notes Widget sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and Notes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Notepad Notes and Notes Widget's written reviews are positive against 100% of Notes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Notepad Notes and Notes Widget versus Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotepad Notes and Notes WidgetNotes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (21 ratings)4.9 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings21 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size157 MB155 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLAN CHENPlanning Technologies LLC

Customer experience

Notepad Notes and Notes Widget

All ratings21 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive81.1%
Neutral18.9%
Negative0.0%

Notes

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Notepad Notes and Notes Widget

Subscriptions1
  • Premium plan$2.491 Month
One-time1
  • Hide ads$1.99
3 purchases

Notes

Subscriptions2
  • Full Access for a Month$1.491 Month
  • Full Access for a Year7 Days trial$11.991 Year
One-time1
  • Full Access Forever$24.99

Questions

Is Notepad Notes and Notes Widget free?
Notepad Notes and Notes Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Notes free?
Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Notepad Notes and Notes Widget or Notes?
Notes is rated higher. Notepad Notes and Notes Widget averages 4.7 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Notes averages 4.9 from 8 ratings.
Do Notepad Notes and Notes Widget or Notes have ads?
Notepad Notes and Notes Widget shows ads; Notes does not.
Which is updated more often, Notepad Notes and Notes Widget or Notes?
Notepad Notes and Notes Widget ships an update every 3 months, and Notes every 3 months. Most recently, Notepad Notes and Notes Widget was updated on November 13, 2026 and Notes on November 3, 2026.

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