Comparison

SimpleAccess Admin vs Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SimpleAccess Admin

Manage and monitor connected locks from a mobile interface. Grant temporary access codes remotely, update property details, and search for specific devices. Lock and unlock doors with ease.

Highlights
  • Remote lock management
  • Activity monitoring
  • Temporary access codes
  • User and device management
  • Remote locking/unlocking
  • Device search functionality
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Description: The new SimpleAccess Admin app makes it easy to manage and monitor all of your connected locks. • View activity on one or many locks through the easy-to-use mobile interface. • Provide temporary access codes remotely for your building with the SimpleAccess mobile app. • Update property portfolio, including adding users, devices and locations. • Use search to find specific devices if you have multiple devices. • Lock and unlock doors remotely

About

Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists

Capture ideas, to-dos, and reminders instantly with this fast, lightweight notepad. Enjoy a simple, distraction-free interface that works entirely offline and keeps your data private on your device. Organize and edit notes with ease for a clean note-taking experience.

Highlights
  • Quick note-taking
  • Distraction-free interface
  • Offline functionality
  • Private and secure
  • Note organization
  • Easy editing and deletion
Features
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Take notes quickly and easily with Kodeo Notes. Whether it’s an idea, a to-do, or something you need to remember, this lightweight notepad helps you write it down instantly. Works offline, loads fast, and keeps your notes private — no accounts, no ads. Features: • Write notes and memos in seconds • Simple, distraction-free interface • Works entirely offline – no internet needed • Private and secure – your data stays on your device • Organize notes in the order you want • Edit or delete notes quickly Why choose Kodeo Notes? Many note apps are bloated, slow, or require an account. Kodeo Notes is different: it’s minimal, fast, and designed for everyday use. Whether you’re jotting down a shopping list, planning a trip, or saving ideas for later, Notepad – Simple Notes & Memos makes it easy. Download now and enjoy a clean, private note-taking experience. Terms of Use: https://kodeo.io/notes/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://kodeo.io/notes/privacy/

Screenshots

SimpleAccess Admin4 screens
Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SimpleAccess Admin at none against Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists's 2. Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists's advantage is ratings volume (28 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. SimpleAccess Admin asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SimpleAccess Admin against 4.9 for Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists has 28 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SimpleAccess Admin versus Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimpleAccess AdminSimple Notes, Notepad & Lists
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.9 (28 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings228 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPlasco LLCKodeo Labs Ab

Customer experience

SimpleAccess Admin

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists

All ratings28 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

SimpleAccess Admin

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists

Subscriptions1
  • Notes Pro7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro - Lifetime$4.99

Questions

Is SimpleAccess Admin free?
SimpleAccess Admin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists free?
Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SimpleAccess Admin or Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists?
SimpleAccess Admin is rated higher. SimpleAccess Admin averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists averages 4.9 from 28 ratings.
Do SimpleAccess Admin or Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists have ads?
Neither SimpleAccess Admin nor Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SimpleAccess Admin or Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists?
SimpleAccess Admin ships an update every 3 weeks, and Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists every 3 weeks. Most recently, SimpleAccess Admin was updated on September 27, 2026 and Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists on September 23, 2026.

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