# Simplenote vs EverEditor

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Simplenote at 86% against EverEditor's 25%. Simplenote also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs freemium). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simplenote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and EverEditor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Simplenote holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simplenote has 4.3K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Simplenote's written reviews are positive against 25% of EverEditor's.

Simplenote ships an update fortnightly, EverEditor monthly. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simplenote | EverEditor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplenote/id289429962/reviews)** | [4.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evereditor/id1180470654/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.3K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **86.2% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 11 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Automattic](https://appshunter.io/developer/335703883) | [Ryu Iwasaki](https://appshunter.io/developer/595116640) |

## What reviewers say

### Simplenote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplenote/id289429962)

Capture ideas, create to-do lists, and jot down thoughts effortlessly. Organize your notes with tags and pins, and find them instantly with search. Your content syncs across all devices for free, ensuring it's always accessible.

**Highlights:** Simple note-taking experience, Cross-device syncing, Collaboration and sharing, Organization with tags, Instant search, To-do list creation, Passcode lock

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Simplenote Sustainer Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Simplenote Sustainer Yearly | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Cross-platform availability
- 🔍 Reliable search functionality
- 🌐 Seamless syncing across devices
- 📝 Simple, distraction-free interface
- 🔒 Secure with password/fingerprint protection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔖 Limited formatting options (no bold, italic, etc.)
- 🗂️ Lack of folder organization
- 🔄 Occasional syncing issues
- 🖼️ Unable to add images or attachments
- 🔍 Search could be improved for long notes

**Reported bugs**

- Notes sometimes disappear or get duplicated
- App crashes or freezes on certain devices
- Syncing problems between mobile and desktop

**Requested features**

- Add bold, italic, and other formatting options
- Implement folder-based organization
- Improve syncing reliability across devices
- Allow adding images, files, and other attachments
- Enhance search capabilities for long notes


### EverEditor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evereditor/id1180470654)

This app is a sophisticated text editor for managing Evernote notes. It allows for creating, editing, and syncing notes with rich text or markdown support, along with various file attachment and organizational features. Premium features unlock advanced functionalities like multi-account support and unlimited note access.

**Highlights:** Create, edit, and sync Evernote notes, Rich text and markdown support, Attach various file types, Search and replace within notes, Multi-account support (Premium), Customizable toolbar (Premium), Dark mode for markdown editing (Premium)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EverEditor Premium | $0.99 | per month |
| EverEditor Premium | $5.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simplenote free?

Simplenote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is EverEditor free?

EverEditor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Simplenote or EverEditor?

Simplenote is rated higher. Simplenote averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while EverEditor averages 4.4 from 5 ratings.

### Do Simplenote or EverEditor have ads?

EverEditor shows ads; Simplenote does not.

### Which is updated more often, Simplenote or EverEditor?

Simplenote ships an update fortnightly, and EverEditor monthly. Most recently, Simplenote was updated on September 23, 2026 and EverEditor on September 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*