# Notes, notepad, notebook vs # Simple Table

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Notes, notepad, notebook at none against # Simple Table's 3. Notes, notepad, notebook also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 82%) and ratings volume (426 vs 128). # Simple Table's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. # Simple Table sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Notes, notepad, notebook asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Notes, notepad, notebook against 4.7 for # Simple Table. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 426 and 128 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Notes, notepad, notebook's written reviews are positive against 82% of # Simple Table's.

Notes, notepad, notebook ships an update every 2 months, # Simple Table every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notes, notepad, notebook | # Simple Table |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (426 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-notepad-notebook/id1643871615/reviews)** | [4.7 (128 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-table-note-as-table/id6443480484/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **426** | 128 |
| Positive reviews | **93.5% of reviews** | 81.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 110 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Orange Dog](https://appshunter.io/developer/1673134885) | [YUKI TANAIKE](https://appshunter.io/developer/478558546) |

## What reviewers say

### Notes, notepad, notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-notepad-notebook/id1643871615)

Capture ideas, create lists, and organize your life with this easy-to-use note-taking app. Supports text, audio, images, and offers reminders, calendar integration, and sharing features.

**Highlights:** Text, audio, and image notes, To-do and shopping lists with checkboxes, Calendar integration and reminders, Note organization with folders and favorites, Search functionality, Note sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### # Simple Table

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-table-note-as-table/id6443480484)

Organize your notes and tasks in a flexible table format, similar to a spreadsheet. Add rich content like colors, images, links, and track task progress. Seamlessly sync across devices and export your data.

**Highlights:** Table-based note-taking, Rich content support (colors, images, links), Task progress tracking, Import/export CSV data, Multi-device sync via Google Drive, Dark theme support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Simple Table Pro Version | $0.99 | per month |
| Simple Table Pro Version (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Simple Table Pro (Annual) | $18.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notes, notepad, notebook free?

Notes, notepad, notebook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is # Simple Table free?

# Simple Table is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Notes, notepad, notebook or # Simple Table?

Notes, notepad, notebook is rated higher. Notes, notepad, notebook averages 4.8 out of 5 from 426 ratings, while # Simple Table averages 4.7 from 128 ratings.

### Do Notes, notepad, notebook or # Simple Table have ads?

Neither Notes, notepad, notebook nor # Simple Table shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Notes, notepad, notebook or # Simple Table?

Notes, notepad, notebook ships an update every 2 months, and # Simple Table every 2 weeks. Most recently, Notes, notepad, notebook was updated on October 1, 2026 and # Simple Table on October 1, 2026.

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