Comparison

EZ Notepad plus vs SimpRec

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

SimpRec

Features
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This app is a simple way to record your activity. Just tap the button at the timing you want to record. App Features - Tap to record date and time - Recorded date and time are displayed even "days ago". - Can also be recorded on Apple Watch *** In-App Purchase *** You can create two activities for free. The following features can be added with in-app purchases. - The limit on the number of activities that can be created will be removed. It also increases the number of records per activity to 100. - Reminder function is available. - Terms of use https://ynoseapps-simprec.jimdofree.com/termsofuseen/ - Privacy Policy https://ynoseapps-simprec.jimdofree.com/privacypolicyen/

Screenshots

EZ Notepad plus4 screens
SimpRec4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EZ Notepad plus at none against SimpRec's 2. EZ Notepad plus also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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

Both are free to download. SimpRec sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. EZ Notepad plus asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EZ Notepad plus ships an update every 6 weeks, SimpRec every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
EZ Notepad plus versus SimpRec: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEZ Notepad plusSimpRec
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer俊之 酒井ynose apps

In-app purchases

None

EZ Notepad plus

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

SimpRec

One-time2
  • Activity Upgrade$0.99
  • Reminder function$0.99

Questions

Is EZ Notepad plus free?
EZ Notepad plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SimpRec free?
SimpRec is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do EZ Notepad plus or SimpRec have ads?
Neither EZ Notepad plus nor SimpRec shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EZ Notepad plus or SimpRec?
EZ Notepad plus ships an update every 6 weeks, and SimpRec every 2 months. Most recently, EZ Notepad plus was updated on October 29, 2026 and SimpRec on October 25, 2026.

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