SimplyNotes vs NotedUp
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.
NotedUp
Capture thoughts and organize ideas with this ad-free, offline note-taking application. Create categories and group entries for seamless, distraction-free productivity without needing an internet connection or login.
- Ad-free experience
- Offline access
- No login required
- Organize by categories
- User-friendly interface
- Group notes
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NotedUp: Notes and Groups is the perfect app for capturing your thoughts and organizing your ideas without the hassle of ads, internet, or logins. Enjoy a seamless and distraction-free experience while you write notes, create categories, and group your entries for easy access. Stay productive and keep your notes organized, all offline and ad-free with NotedUp. Key Features: Ad-Free: Enjoy a distraction-free experience without any ads. Offline Access: Write and access your notes anytime, anywhere, without the Internet. No Login Required: Start using the app immediately without creating an account. Organize by Categories: Group your notes into categories for easy access and better organization. User-Friendly Interface: Simple and intuitive design for effortless note-taking.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SimplyNotes at every 10 days against NotedUp's every 2 months. NotedUp's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads, 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, NotedUp every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SimplyNotes | NotedUp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tomas Ward | DIGITALHELP UK |
In-app purchases
SimplyNotes
No in-app purchases
NotedUp
No in-app purchases








