Comparison

Master Notes vs Simple

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

Head to head
About

Master Notes

Features
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A safety place for your secret contents like secret notes and images, passwords. This app hold your contents encoded in the phone memory offline. You can: - lock the whole application, and you can only unlock it with biometric authentication. If your application go to background or you quit, on the next open will request the authentication. - lock your notes individually with biometric authentication or unique password. - use the app like a simple notes app or gallery app, you do not have to lock it if you don't want. - choose light or dark mode and there are a several different colour palettes for your app color. Terms of Use && Privacy: http://mahldev.com/masterapps/terms.html

About

Simple

Build better routines with a calm habit tracker that keeps your day clear and your progress visible. Plan your week, stay consistent with daily habits, and understand your progress with detailed statistics. Sync across devices, export your data, or share a read-only tracker.

Highlights
  • Create recurring and one-time habits
  • Schedule multiple reminders
  • Focused daily habit view
  • Track streaks and completion rates
  • Offline tracking and syncing
  • Export and share habit data
Features
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Build better routines with a calm habit tracker that keeps your day clear and your progress visible. PLAN YOUR WEEK - Create recurring habits for the days that matter. - Add one-time habits when you need them. - Schedule multiple reminders for each habit. - Reorder habits to match your routine. STAY CONSISTENT - See today's habits in one focused view. - Mark each habit complete with a simple switch. - Build streaks and choose your preferred streak symbol. - Avoid unnecessary alerts: pending reminders are canceled when the habit is complete. UNDERSTAND YOUR PROGRESS - Review weekly, 30-day, and 90-day completion statistics. - See completion rates, totals, active habits, streaks, and habit performance. - Keep tracking offline and sync when connectivity returns. SYNC, EXPORT, AND SHARE - Securely sync habits across your devices. - Export a portable copy of your account data. - Share a read-only tracker with a person you choose. - Delete your account and habit data from inside the app. SIMPLE HABIT TRACKER PRO Simple Habit Tracker Pro is an auto-renewable annual subscription. Eligible new subscribers receive a 2-month free introductory trial. After the trial, the subscription renews at the localized annual price shown by Apple unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. In the United States, the annual price is $1.99. Manage or cancel the subscription in your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://simple-habittracker.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://simple-habittracker.com/terms Support: https://simple-habittracker.com/support

Screenshots

Master Notes4 screens
Simple3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Master Notes at every 5 days against Simple's every 2 weeks. On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Master Notes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Simple sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Master Notes ships an update every 5 days, Simple every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Master Notes versus Simple: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaster NotesSimple
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJozsef MahlImagination Works

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Master Notes

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly subscription7 Days trial$1.491 Month
  • Annual subscription1 Month trial$10.491 Year
1 purchases

Simple

Subscriptions1
  • Simple Habit Tracker Pro2 Months trial$1.991 Year

Questions

Is Master Notes free?
Master Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simple free?
Simple is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Master Notes or Simple have ads?
Neither Master Notes nor Simple shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Master Notes or Simple?
Master Notes ships an update every 5 days, and Simple every 2 weeks. Most recently, Master Notes was updated on October 20, 2026 and Simple on October 20, 2026.

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