Comparison

a Notepad vs Text Flows

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

Head to head
About

a Notepad

Capture your thoughts and ideas effortlessly on the go. This app offers both offline and cloud-synced note-taking, allowing you to access your notes from any device. Share your notes as plain text or as a web page with customizable privacy settings.

Highlights
  • Standalone mode (no login)
  • Cloud synchronization
  • Cross-device access
  • Note sharing as text or web page
  • Private, public, and password-protected notes
  • Guest editing options
Features
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Take notes on the go and share notes online with aNotepad mobile app. aNotepad can be used in either Standalone mode or Connected mode. Standalone mode - No login required. Notes will only be stored on your mobile device. If you later decide to login with an anotepad.com account, your local notes will be uploaded to that account as well. Connected mode - If you login with an anotepad.com free account, notes will be synchronized with anotepad.com cloud server. You can access your notes from multiple devices. You can also access your notes at anotepad.com website with a web browser. Note Sharing Notes can be shared either as Text or as online Web page. User in standalone mode can only share notes as Text. Logged in user can get an instant note web page and share note URL with others. Note Permission When you share your note as an online web page with others. You can set note permission to control who can see your note. Private Note - Only you can read and edit Public Note - Everyone who knows the URL can read Password Protected Note - Only people with password can read If you enable Guest Editing on your note, people with note editing password can also edit your note at anotepad.com website. Contact us at support@anotepad.com if you have any additional questions or any feedback.

About

Text Flows

This app allows you to convert your spoken words into text for notes, stories, or capturing ideas. It offers unlimited recording and prioritizes user privacy by storing all data locally on your device.

Highlights
  • Hands-free note taking
  • Unlimited recording duration
  • Local data storage for privacy
  • Multi-language support
  • Universal iOS compatibility
Features
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TextFlows is a speech-to-text note taking app, use it to write stories, take some notes, or capture your thoughts, effortlessly and ultimately: Hands-Free Note Taking: Say goodbye to typing and hello to convenience! With TextFlows, you can effortlessly dictate your thoughts, ideas, and reminders, keeping your hands free for multitasking. Unlimited Recording: TextFlows empowers you to capture your voice for hours without interruptions. Whether it's a lengthy meeting, an inspiring lecture, or brainstorming sessions, our app ensures you never miss a single word. Privacy at Its Best: Your data, your control. TextFlows is committed to safeguarding your privacy. Unlike other apps, TextFlows doesn't rely on remote servers. All your notes are securely stored on your device, ensuring utmost privacy and eliminating any concerns about data breaches. Universal Compatibility: TextFlows is tailored for both iPhone and iPad, providing a seamless experience across all your iOS devices. Multi Language Support: TextFlows works in English, 中文, Français, Deutsch, Español, 日本語

Screenshots

a Notepad4 screens
Text Flows4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: a Notepad at Free against Text Flows's $2.99. a Notepad also leads on ratings volume (40 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). Text Flows's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On 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

a Notepad is free to download; Text Flows costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Text Flows holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: a Notepad has 40 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

a Notepad ships an update every 3 months, Text Flows monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
a Notepad versus Text Flows: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametera NotepadText Flows
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.1 (40 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews48.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings40 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJia Qing Song礼 付

Customer experience

a Notepad

All ratings38 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral7.9%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive48.6%
Neutral2.7%
Negative48.6%

Text Flows

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

a Notepad

No in-app purchases

None

Text Flows

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is a Notepad free?
a Notepad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Text Flows free?
Text Flows costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, a Notepad or Text Flows?
Text Flows is rated higher. a Notepad averages 4.1 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Text Flows averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do a Notepad or Text Flows have ads?
Neither a Notepad nor Text Flows shows ads.
Which is updated more often, a Notepad or Text Flows?
a Notepad ships an update every 3 months, and Text Flows monthly. Most recently, a Notepad was updated on October 22, 2026 and Text Flows on October 18, 2026.

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