Smooth Note (with Folders) vs Simple Notes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Smooth Note (with Folders)
This app offers a simple and fast way to take notes, organize them into folders, and customize your writing experience. It supports dark mode, voice input, and easy sharing to various platforms.
- Folder in folder organization
- Dark mode support
- Fast app launch
- Customizable font and size
- Convenient copy and paste
- Voice input
- Sharing to SNS and email
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The simplest and most convenient memo app. Since there is no character limit, it is also suitable for notebooks and manuscripts. ・ Dark mode compatible ・ Folder in folder function ・ App launch is fast ・ Support available ・ Character count ・ Font and size can be changed ・ Convenient copy and paste button ・ Swipe the screen to the right to return ・ Abundant color variations ・ Voice input is also possible with iPhone settings ・ Can be sent by email ・ You can share notes on SNS ・ Easy data migration ・ If you don't need various functions, you can turn it off in the settings. ・ We also accept requests for new features ■ Recommended use ・ Todo list ·Shopping list ・ As a draft of the document. For example, reports, minutes, sentences, novels, lyrics, etc. ・ Write down the idea I will explain how to use the app for each screen. ■ List screen This screen allows you to see a list of memos and folder titles. If you set the dark mode, it's easy on your eyes. You can view and edit the memo by tapping the line of the memo. Tap a folder line to go to the screen inside that folder. If you delete a folder, you can delete all its contents. ● Add new button (round + mark) → Go to the screen for registering a new memo. ● Add folder button → You can add a folder to the displayed location. You can register a folder in a folder without any upper limit, such as registering a folder in a folder and then registering a folder in that folder. ● Edit button (pencil mark) → You can rearrange the lines. You can easily change the folder name by pressing the i button displayed in edit mode. You can move them to another location by selecting the rows in edit mode and pressing the round folder move button. Of course, you can move notes and folders. ■ Folder move screen If you press the round check button while the screen you want to move to is displayed, you will be moved to that folder. ● Add folder button → You can register a folder in that location. ■ Memo screen You can view and edit your notes in your favorite font. There is a text full selection button and a copy / paste button, so you can easily transfer data to and from other apps. Swipe the screen to the right to save the text you have entered and easily return to the list screen. You can rest assured that it will be saved automatically even if you receive a call and close the app. ● Clipboard button → You can show or hide the copy and paste button. ● Share button → You can link the memo to other apps. Twitter, Facebook, Gmail, LINE, iPhone memo app, Twitter, discord, Microsoft Outlook, Teams, etc. ● Cut button → Cut the selected text ● Copy button → Copy selected text ● Paste button → Paste the text on the clipboard (you can also paste by pressing the button continuously) ● ALL button → Select all text ● Check button → Close keyboard ■ Setting screen For example, you can set the following. ·font size -List row height -Title bar color (left and right gradation. No color can be selected) ・ Display the character count of the memo at the top of the screen You can also set the keyboard to be displayed from the beginning when you open the memo by changing it. Turn this on so you don't have to make one tap to edit your notes. You can also set the copy / paste button to always appear when you edit a memo. You can also hide the copy / paste button by pressing the clipboard button at the top right of the memo screen. ■ Postscript It is an application that eliminates waste and leaves only the necessary functions. Fine settings are possible and it is designed to fit in the hands of each user. It's a hassle, and I really wanted to reduce unnecessary small operations as much as possible, so I pondered and arrived at the current design. After a long app test, it was successfully completed and the app was released. We hope that many people will use it and use it in their daily lives, and we will be more than happy.
Simple Notes
A powerful and intuitive note-taking application designed to enhance productivity and streamline daily workflows. Organize notes with unlimited tabs, search instantly, and set reminders. Protect your data with biometric authentication and export to CSV.
- Unlimited tab management
- Free rearrangement of tabs and memos
- Advanced search function
- Recently updated notes list
- Notification feature
- Biometric authentication
- CSV export
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Powerful note-taking app with rich features that unlock your creativity. Lightning-fast note creation and perfect organization boost your productivity. Professional productivity tool that dramatically streamlines your daily workflow. ■ Simple Notes Powerful note-taking functionality with intuitive operation for instant memo creation. ■ Unlimited Tab Management Create unlimited tabs organized by project or category for perfect organization. ■ Free Rearrangement Drag and drop tabs and memos freely to achieve your ideal workflow. ■ Advanced Search Function Instantly search through all notes to quickly access the information you need. ■ Recently Updated Notes List Return to previous work instantly with update history for dramatically improved efficiency. ■ Notification Feature Receive notifications with custom messages at specified times so you never miss important tasks. ■ Biometric Authentication Enhance app security with biometric authentication to completely protect your valuable data. ■ CSV Export Export all data to CSV for seamless integration with other tools. ■ Tab Notes Leave custom notes on tabs to efficiently manage project details. ■ Offline Support Works completely without internet connection to maintain productivity anywhere, anytime. ■ Dark Mode Support Eye-friendly light and dark mode switching for comfortable long work sessions. ■ No Login Required No tedious registration or login needed - start using immediately after download. ■ Complete Privacy Protection Your data is stored only on your device and never transmitted externally. Privacy Policy: https://naokiotsu.com/privacy-policy Support: info@naokiotsu.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Simple Notes at none against Smooth Note (with Folders)'s shown. Simple Notes also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Smooth Note (with Folders)'s advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ratings volume, 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. Smooth Note (with Folders) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Simple Notes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Smooth Note (with Folders) holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29 and 11 respectively.
Smooth Note (with Folders) ships an update every 6 days, Simple Notes every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Smooth Note (with Folders) | Simple Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (29 ratings) — better | 4.6 (11 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 29 — better | 11 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.4 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Syncly Applications | naoki otsu |
Customer experience
Smooth Note (with Folders)
Simple Notes
In-app purchases
Smooth Note (with Folders)
- No ads etc$3.99
Simple Notes
- Premium (Pay Once)$4.99
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