SimplyNotes vs Simple Notepad・Simple and Cool
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SimplyNotes
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SimplyNotes provides all the essential features without all the clutter. The user-friendly interface makes it effortless for your note-taking to begin. Main functionalities include: - Home screen Widget to create a note with a single tap. - Favorite a note to bring it to the top of the list. - Lock a note with your own password to secure it. - Access your notes anytime. Anyplace. No internet needed. It's as simple as that. Notes. Simplified.
Simple Notepad・Simple and Cool
This app offers a straightforward and aesthetically pleasing way to jot down notes. It's designed for users who prefer simplicity over complex features, providing an intuitive and stress-free note-taking experience.
- Simple note-taking
- Beautiful design
- Easy to use interface
- Intuitive management
- Stress-free experience
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○ For people like this ・People who just want to keep taking notes in a simple way. ・People who want to use a simple but easy to use notepad. ・People who are tired of using notepad with complicated settings. ○ Simple and beautiful design It is designed to be a simple and easy-to-use taking note. It has become such a sophisticated design that "pull" rather than "add" the function. It is an application that embodies "simple is best". ○ Easy to use Thanks to its simple design and no extra features, you can use the app intuitively. You can manage your notepad in a fun and stress-free manner.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: SimplyNotes at none against Simple Notepad・Simple and Cool's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SimplyNotes ships an update every 10 days, Simple Notepad・Simple and Cool every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SimplyNotes | Simple Notepad・Simple and Cool |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.9 (143 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 82.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 143 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tomas Ward | Futoshi Niiho |
In-app purchases
SimplyNotes
No in-app purchases
Simple Notepad・Simple and Cool
No in-app purchases
Questions
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