# Simple Note vs Fullnotes

The clearest difference is ads: Fullnotes at none against Simple Note's shown. Simple Note's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simple Note sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Fullnotes sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Simple Note ships an update every 2 days, Fullnotes weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Note | Fullnotes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.6 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fullnotes-pdf-notes-and-canvas/id6477992713/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **28** |
| Positive reviews | — | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 226 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tools Products FZ-LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549858533) | [Komchan Maneechai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1731291413) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-note-taking/id1551202375)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Simple note-taking pro | $5.99 | one-time |


### Fullnotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fullnotes-pdf-notes-and-canvas/id6477992713)

This app offers an infinite canvas for writing, drawing, and organizing notes. Seamlessly import and annotate PDFs, add images, and utilize intuitive tools for a distraction-free workspace. Export your creations to share with others.

**Highlights:** Infinite canvas for notes and drawings, Import and annotate PDFs, Organize PDF pages visually, Add images to canvas, Intuitive drawing and highlighting tools, Export work for sharing, iCloud sync across devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fullnotes Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Fullnotes Pro | $12.99 | per year |
| Fullnotes Access (2) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Fullnotes Access | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Note free?

Simple Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Fullnotes free?

Fullnotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Simple Note or Fullnotes have ads?

Simple Note shows ads; Fullnotes does not.

### Which is updated more often, Simple Note or Fullnotes?

Simple Note ships an update every 2 days, and Fullnotes weekly. Most recently, Simple Note was updated on November 11, 2026 and Fullnotes on November 14, 2026.

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