Comparison

EZ Notepad plus vs POUCHES

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

POUCHES

Features
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POUCHES lets you place numbers as round pouches on a canvas, group them, and calculate as you rearrange them. Lighter than a spreadsheet, richer than a calculator - ideal for estimates, event budgets, and quick bill splits. POUCHES Pro (auto-renewable subscription): Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel subscriptions in App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://apps.tomippe.jp/pouches/policy/

Screenshots

EZ Notepad plus4 screens
POUCHES3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EZ Notepad plus at none against POUCHES's 1. POUCHES's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, 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. POUCHES sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. EZ Notepad plus asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EZ Notepad plus ships an update every 6 weeks, POUCHES every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
EZ Notepad plus versus POUCHES: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEZ Notepad plusPOUCHES
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer俊之 酒井TOMIHIDE OTA

In-app purchases

None

EZ Notepad plus

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

POUCHES

Subscriptions1
  • POUCHES Pro$1.991 Month

Questions

Is EZ Notepad plus free?
EZ Notepad plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is POUCHES free?
POUCHES is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do EZ Notepad plus or POUCHES have ads?
Neither EZ Notepad plus nor POUCHES shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EZ Notepad plus or POUCHES?
EZ Notepad plus ships an update every 6 weeks, and POUCHES every 4 days. Most recently, EZ Notepad plus was updated on November 3, 2026 and POUCHES on October 28, 2026.

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