Comparison

EZ Notepad plus vs bnote

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

Head to head
About

EZ Notepad plus

This intuitive app allows users to easily organize notes by rearranging and color-coding them. It offers powerful search capabilities, real-time character counts, and a read-aloud feature in multiple languages. Users can create unlimited notes and pages, with options for cloud backup and cross-device sharing.

Highlights
  • Rearrange and color-code notes
  • Search and filter notes
  • Read notes aloud
  • Real-time character count
  • Unlimited notes and pages
  • Cloud backup and sharing
  • Voice-to-text input
Read full description

Extremely User-Friendly! Intuitive to Use. You can freely rearrange and color notes. Notes can be searched by text or filtered by color. It also supports read-aloud. Free with no ads or in-app purchases. Features: - Free with no ads or in-app purchases. - Freely rearrange notes. - Color-code notes. - Filter notes by color. - Real-time character count. - Read aloud in multiple languages. - Create unlimited notepad files. - Create up to 10,000 pages per notepad file. - Change fonts using device-installed fonts. - Adjust font size from 12 to 60 points. - Search text across all notes and within each note. - Search and replace text within a page. (iOS, iPadOS) - Page turning functionality. - Supports split-screen (dual display) on iPad. - Compatible with macOS. - Share files with other devices via AirDrop. - Backup and download to cloud storage (iCloud, Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, Box). - The first line of a note becomes the title (Displayed in the memo list). - Supports landscape display. (iOS, iPadOS) - Voice-to-text input. - Notepad files are text files. The file format is open, so you can edit it with text editors on Windows or Mac. - Notepad files are also compatible with the flashcard app "mabatan2". Example of use: In addition to a regular notepad, there are various ways to use it depending on your ideas. To-Do list, shopping list, Text-to-speech check , flashcards, diary, daily routine management, task management, goal management, password management, idea organization, schedule management, novel writing, recipe management, auction listing management, book collection management, reading list, CD management, address book, timetable, meeting minutes, bug tracking, dictionary lookup, idea notebook, typing practice, written communication board. Note: If you have any problems, please contact us from the support page (reviews are not checked all the time, so response may be delayed).

About

bnote

A lightweight cloud-sync note-taking app for capturing ideas, creating to-do lists, and journaling. Supports image attachments, markdown, and customizable themes. Syncs seamlessly across Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Cloud sync across Apple devices
  • Image attachments
  • Markdown support
  • Variety of themes
  • Location information attachment
  • Dark mode support
Features
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Idea note, to-do list, diary, life log, report drafting, etc. With only one app. * * * “bnote” is a simple, lightweight, and highly functional cloud-sync note app. Features: • Cloud-sync between iPhone / iPad / Apple Silicon Mac. • Images can be attached to notes. • Markdown support. • Variety of themes. • Location information can be attached to notes. • Darkmode support. • Dynamic Type support. • Character count. Usage Tips: • Swipe right on a note to add a star or heart to the note, or pin the note. • Swipe left on a note to put a checkmark on the note or delete the note. • Press and hold on a note to edit, copy, or share the note. • cmd + return to enter a note. • cmd + e to focus on the input field / go to the edit screen. • cmd + ← to go back to the previous screen. • cmd + f to search. if you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to contact us by e-mail (feedback@bnote.app) or Twitter (@bnote_app). Enjoy :)

Screenshots

EZ Notepad plus4 screens
bnote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: bnote at weekly against EZ Notepad plus's every 6 weeks. bnote also leads on iOS requirement (14.5 vs 16.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for EZ Notepad plus against 5.0 for bnote. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EZ Notepad plus ships an update every 6 weeks, bnote weekly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
EZ Notepad plus versus bnote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEZ Notepad plusbnote
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.014.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer俊之 酒井So Asano

Customer experience

EZ Notepad plus

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

bnote

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

EZ Notepad plus

No in-app purchases

None

bnote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EZ Notepad plus free?
EZ Notepad plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is bnote free?
bnote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, EZ Notepad plus or bnote?
EZ Notepad plus and bnote are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do EZ Notepad plus or bnote have ads?
Neither EZ Notepad plus nor bnote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EZ Notepad plus or bnote?
EZ Notepad plus ships an update every 6 weeks, and bnote weekly. Most recently, EZ Notepad plus was updated on November 3, 2026 and bnote on November 3, 2026.

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