Notepad vs Simple Notes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Notepad
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Introducing Notepad, the ultimate note-taking app for your phone or tablet. With Notepad, you can easily create, edit, and view notes on the go. Our user-friendly interface makes it simple to jot down ideas, make to-do lists, or write longer notes And when you're ready to view your notes, just open Notepad and see everything in one place. So why wait? Download Notepad today and start taking better notes!
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 in-app purchases: Notepad at none against Simple Notes's 1. Notepad also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads 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. Simple Notes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Notepad asks for nothing beyond the download.
Notepad ships an update every 2 days, Simple Notes every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Notepad | Simple Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.6 (11 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Deisy Renteria | naoki otsu |
In-app purchases
Notepad
No in-app purchases
Simple Notes
- Premium (Pay Once)$4.99
