MXTNote vs Simplex by SMS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MXTNote
This app helps organize research and study materials by linking PDFs, notes, and web pages. It offers PDF reading, text and handwriting notes, and an arXiv explorer for academic papers. Create a knowledge graph to visualize connections between your research fragments.
- PDF reader with link navigation
- Text and handwriting note-taking
- Link notes and PDFs to create a knowledge graph
- ARXIV explorer for academic papers
- Web page import (HTML to PDF)
- OCR and image search for PDFs
- Sync across devices
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MXTNote is a free PDF reader and note taking app. When we study for a subject, we start by collecting reference, document idea fragments, then we expand our knowledge structure by creating links between these fragments, or add more content around them. MXTNote provide ways to simplify some of these steps Here are some examples: - A PDF references another PDF, you can select the two location and link them. - After embedding a selection from PDF to notebook, a two way link is automatically created between PDF and notebook. - Link can be created between notes to form a graph, to capture a knowledge/task dependency At block level, MXTNote consists of the following: - PDF reader - Text note taking - Handwriting note taking - Graph view - ARXIV explorer - Calendar Here are the detail features: (those marked with (*) requires MXTNote account, free signup) Reading: - PDF reader with thumbnail index, link navigation - Import web page (HTML will be converted to PDF) - support DJVU/MOBI (*)(file will be converted to PDF) - Text search (using text in PDF, or OCR) - Image search (useful for searching math symbols) - Translate selected text into English Notes: - Simple text note - Write on PDF or select box from PDF - Support links between notes, attach tags to notes. - Search notes by original PDF, tags, or text - Built-in split screen to copy note to notebook - Multiple page notebook with text or handwriting. - Support pressure sensitive input (Apple pencil). - Print notebook to PDF file or printer - Use Latex input for math formula or use the Math formula editor ARXIV: - Search ARXIV and download paper - Monitor ARXIV for new papers matching predefined query Sync: - Sync across all your device (*) - Available as web app Other: - In-app tutorial available for major functions please visit our website for details: https://note.mxtsoft.com/doc
Simplex by SMS
This all-in-one platform uses AI to streamline sales and marketing for gym owners. It offers lead generation, automated workflows, reputation management, and a website builder. Seamlessly syncs automated marketing with personal team interaction for a personalized customer experience.
- AI-powered sales and marketing
- Lead generation from multiple sources
- Automated workflows
- Reputation management tool
- Website builder
- CRM/lead management
- 2-way sync with automation
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Calling all gym owners! Are you tired of juggling multiple systems to manage your sales and marketing efforts? Simplex Marketing System is here to revolutionize your gym's marketing game! Our all-in-one platform, powered by advanced AI technology, is designed to help you streamline your sales and marketing processes, increase efficiency, and drive more revenue. Our platform includes features such as lead generation from multiple sources, automated workflows, and a reputation management tool, all designed to build your gym's online presence and grow your customer base. Our website builder and CRM/lead management system allow you to manage all aspects of your gym's marketing and sales in one easy-to-use platform. But what sets Simplex Marketing System apart is our unique 2-way sync with automation. Our platform seamlessly integrates the experience delivered by automated marketing communications with the personal touch delivered by your team. Humans and robots can work together to provide your gym's customers with a personalized experience that drives results. Don't wait any longer to take your gym's marketing efforts to the next level. Join the thousands of businesses who have already discovered the power of Simplex Marketing System and experience the benefits of seamless automation and human interaction today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MXTNote at every 2 weeks against Simplex by SMS's every 3 months. MXTNote also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for MXTNote against 5.0 for Simplex by SMS. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
MXTNote ships an update every 2 weeks, Simplex by SMS every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MXTNote | Simplex by SMS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 131 MB | 347 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Tao Ma | Simplex Marketing System |
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In-app purchases
MXTNote
No in-app purchases
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