Jottre vs Simplexity
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Jottre
A minimalist handwriting app designed for iPad with Apple Pencil. It allows users to write notes and convert them into various file formats. Seamlessly sync your notes across iPad, iPhone, and Mac.
- Minimalist handwriting interface
- Apple Pencil support
- iCloud synchronization
- Export to PDF, JPG, PNG
- Dark/light mode support
- SplitView and Multi-Window support
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Jottre is a simple canvas for handwritten notes and sketches. Write freely with Apple Pencil on iPad, or use your finger on iPhone. Notes sync automatically across your iPhone, iPad, and Mac with iCloud. When you're ready to share, export as PDF, JPG, or PNG.
Simplexity
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Simplexity: Simple lists for complex tasks No ads - ever, no trackers, and no affiliate marketing. FEATURES: * Free to use * No sign up/login required * Create lists * Create items under each list * Mark list items as complete * Show/hide completed list items * Search through lists and list items Supporter features: * Archive lists * Copy lists * Pin lists * Pin list items * Export lists to a spreadsheet (CSV file) PRIVACY: All your data belongs to you and is stored locally on your phone. We do not collect or sell any of your personal information. If you like the app, please share it with your friends and leave us a review! Please contact us at contact@nieratech.com with any comments or feedback.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Jottre at none against Simplexity's 1. Jottre also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. Simplexity sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Jottre asks for nothing beyond the download.
Jottre ships an update every 3 weeks, Simplexity every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Jottre | Simplexity |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | A Lorani | Niera Tech Inc. |
In-app purchases
Jottre
No in-app purchases
Simplexity
- SimpleLists Premium$1.99
