SimplyNotes vs Notes Basic
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.
Notes Basic
This app allows users to create, edit, and organize plain text notes. It features a simple interface for managing your notes, with options to pin important entries to the top of the list and delete unwanted ones. Changes are automatically saved when you confirm.
- Create and edit plain text notes
- Organize notes in a list
- Pin important notes to the top
- Swipe to delete notes
- Automatic saving of changes
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■ "Note List" Screen The screen displays a list of saved notes. When you edit a note, it will automatically appear at the top of the list. ■ Add a note 1. Tap the button at the bottom right of the "Note List" screen. 2. After editing on the "Add a New Note" screen, tap the button at the bottom right to save. *If you go back with a swipe, changes will not be saved. ■ Edit a note 1. Tap the note you want to edit on the "Note List" screen. 2. After making changes on the "Edit the Note" screen, tap the button at the bottom right to save the changes. *If you go back with a swipe, changes will not be saved. ■ Pin/unpin a note When you pin a note, it will remain at the top of the "Note List" screen. Pinned notes will show a pushpin icon. 1. On the "Note List" screen, swipe to the right on the note you want to pin. 2. An orange pin icon button will appear, so tap it. * To unpin a note, perform the same action. ■ Delete a note 1. On the "Note List" screen, swipe to the left on the note you want to delete. 2. A red trash can icon button will appear, so tap it. 3. A confirmation message will appear, so tap "Delete Note." * Deleted notes cannot be restored.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: SimplyNotes at none against Notes Basic'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, Notes Basic weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and June 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SimplyNotes | Notes Basic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 2.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tomas Ward | Yudai Abe |
In-app purchases
SimplyNotes
No in-app purchases
Notes Basic
No in-app purchases








