Simple Notepad・Simple and Cool vs Jotable
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Jotable
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Organize by Categories Keep your ideas tidy with easy-to-manage categories. Smart Note Formatting Add automatic dashes, numbering, checkboxes, and links as you type — no extra steps required. Customizable Text Adjust font size, color, bold, underline, and strikethrough to make your notes your own. iCloud Sync Your notes stay up-to-date and available on all your Apple devices. Just Notes — Nothing Else No AI. No ads. No in-app purchases. Just a clean, focused space for your thoughts.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Jotable at none against Simple Notepad・Simple and Cool's shown. Simple Notepad・Simple and Cool's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). 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.
Simple Notepad・Simple and Cool ships an update every 2 weeks, Jotable every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simple Notepad・Simple and Cool | Jotable |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (154 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 82.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 154 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Futoshi Niiho | George Babichev |
In-app purchases
Simple Notepad・Simple and Cool
No in-app purchases
Jotable
No in-app purchases
Questions
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