Comparison

Notepad vs Notes

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

Head to head
About

Notepad

Features
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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!

About

Notes

This app helps you create, organize, and manage daily notes, to-do lists, and reminders with a clean, user-friendly interface. It's designed for distraction-free writing and staying focused on your tasks and ideas.

Highlights
  • Create and edit notes
  • Manage task lists with checkboxes
  • Set reminders
  • Supports dark mode
  • Intuitive design
Features
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Notes - Notebook, Notepad is the simple and powerful app to create, organize, and manage your daily notes, to-do lists, and reminders. Whether you're jotting down quick thoughts or planning a full task list, this notepad app helps you stay focused and productive. Designed with a clean, user-friendly interface, Notes - Notebook, Notepad makes it effortless to write and manage your notes. It's the perfect digital notebook to capture your ideas anytime, anywhere. Key Features: - Create and edit notes and notebooks easily - Manage task lists with checkboxes - Set reminders to never miss a thing - Supports dark mode for comfortable night use - Minimal and intuitive notepad design for distraction-free writing Whether you're a student, professional, or someone who just loves staying organized, this Notes app is built to support your productivity. Download Notes - Notebook, Notepad today and enjoy a fast, simple, and reliable note-taking experience!

Screenshots

Notepad4 screens
Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Notepad at none against Notes's shown. Notepad also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 8 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Notepad ships an update every 2 days, Notes every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Notepad versus Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotepadNotes
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (10 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—10 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDeisy RenteriaNguyen Thanh

In-app purchases

None

Notepad

No in-app purchases

None

Notes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Notepad free?
Notepad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Notes free?
Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Notepad or Notes have ads?
Notes shows ads; Notepad does not.
Which is updated more often, Notepad or Notes?
Notepad ships an update every 2 days, and Notes every 8 months. Most recently, Notepad was updated on September 7, 2026 and Notes on September 17, 2026.

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