Comparison

Simple Notary vs Rocket Close

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

Head to head
About

Simple Notary

This app offers a modern, digital alternative to traditional paper notary journals. It allows users to create non-editable, cloud-saved notary entries, ensuring accessibility and preventing data loss. Streamline your workflow and eliminate the need for handwriting with this digital solution.

Highlights
  • Digital notary journal
  • Non-editable entries
  • Cloud-based storage
  • Eliminates handwriting
  • Modern alternative to paper
  • Speeds up workflow
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Simple Notary was created to provide a modern alternative to the typical paper notary journal. Simple Notary gives you a way to create non-editable notary entries that are saved in a cloud base system. When paper journals get lost all your entries get lost with it. With Simple Notary, all of your entries are saved in the cloud base system providing you access anywhere without the worry of losing entries. Our application will help the public notary keep a record of notary journal entries at all times without the need for paper and pen. Once you start using Simple Notary you can say goodbye for good to your paper journal. Simple to use - Simple Notary will speed up your workflow by taking away all the handwriting associated with paper notary journals. **A public notary should always check their state requirements and laws in order to guarantee compliance before transferring to any type of electronic notary journal.** -Simple Notary All Access Subscription: This subscription lets you create as many notary entries as you need. *Monthly: $2.99 -Payments and Renewal: Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Account settings at any time after purchase For Simple Notary Privacy Policy please visit: https://sites.google.com/view/simple-notary-privacy-policy/home For User License Agreement (EULA) please visit: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ For any question about Simple Notary please email us at: simple.notary.journal+privacy.policy@gmail.com

About

Rocket Close

This mobile workspace allows contracted appraisers and notary signing agents to manage orders, schedules, documents, and payments. It provides tools for accepting or declining assignments, updating statuses, and accessing important order information on the go.

Highlights
  • Manage appraisal and signing orders
  • Schedule and reschedule inspections
  • Update appointment statuses
  • Access order documents and instructions
  • AI companion for appraisal questions
  • Track performance metrics and payments
  • Receive push notifications for updates
Features
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Rocket Close is the official mobile workspace for appraisers and notary signing agents contracted with Rocket Close. Sign in with your vendor credentials to manage your orders, schedule, documents, and payments on the go. A Rocket Close vendor account is required. This app is for on-boarded appraisers and signing agents only, it does not offer public sign-up. Capabilities For Appraisers: • Pipeline & new orders: review, accept, or decline appraisal inspections, as well as propose conditions for acceptance. • Scheduling: schedule and reschedule inspections with built-in calendar sync. • Status updates: keep orders moving with quick status and due date extension requests. • Track and manage Performance metrics, Payment History, Credentials and more in the profile. • View order documents, lender instructions, contacts, messages, and a map view of your assigned and potential orders. • Get answers to appraisal and platform related questions through Rocket Assist AI companion. • Push notifications and alerts for targeted order updates. Capabilities for Signing Agents: • Appointments: see your closing calendar at a glance. • New signings: accept or decline assignments. • Update Rocket Close about appointment statuses from Client Contacted thru Docs Dropped Off. • View closing instructions, borrower contact options, and personal notes in each appointment. • Upload appointment-specific documents like scanbacks, borrower/signer identification, or Texas 50A6 invoices. • Launch the Clear Sign portal for eClosings when using an iPad. • Manage your Out of Office, Payments, Scorecard, and Fees in the Profile. • Push notifications and alerts for targeted appointment updates. Rocket Assist (For Appraisers): Rocket Assist provides informational support only. It is not a substitute for professional appraisal judgment or legal advice. Support: Appraisers call 1-888-729-6339 or text 1-313-379-6542. For payment questions, email vendorpayables@rocketclose.com. Signing agents call 1-888-784-2523 or email NotaryVendorOversight@rocketclose.com. Learn more at https://www.rocketclose.com.

Screenshots

Simple Notary4 screens
Rocket Close4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rocket Close at none against Simple Notary's 1. Simple Notary's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 Notary sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Rocket Close 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 Simple Notary against 5.0 for Rocket Close. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple Notary ships an update every 9 days, Rocket Close weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Simple Notary versus Rocket Close: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple NotaryRocket Close
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKevin MartinezRocket Close, LLC

Customer experience

Simple Notary

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Rocket Close

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

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Simple Notary

Subscriptions1
  • All Access14 Days trial$2.991 Month
None

Rocket Close

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simple Notary free?
Simple Notary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rocket Close free?
Rocket Close is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Simple Notary or Rocket Close?
Simple Notary and Rocket Close are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Simple Notary or Rocket Close have ads?
Neither Simple Notary nor Rocket Close shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple Notary or Rocket Close?
Simple Notary ships an update every 9 days, and Rocket Close weekly. Most recently, Simple Notary was updated on October 5, 2026 and Rocket Close on October 2, 2026.

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