# Simplenote vs Quick Notes from Lock Screen

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Quick Notes from Lock Screen at none against Simplenote's 2. Quick Notes from Lock Screen also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Simplenote's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (4.3K vs 1). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simplenote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Quick Notes from Lock Screen asks for nothing beyond the download.

Quick Notes from Lock Screen holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simplenote has 4.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simplenote | Quick Notes from Lock Screen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplenote/id289429962/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-notes-from-lock-screen/id6502819621/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 86.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 11 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Automattic](https://appshunter.io/developer/335703883) | [GENRYU SASAGAWA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1582687351) |

## 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


### Quick Notes from Lock Screen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-notes-from-lock-screen/id6502819621)

Capture thoughts and tasks instantly without unlocking your device. Organize entries by groups, count characters, and set calendar notifications for tasks. Widgets offer quick access to notes and task management directly from your home or lock screen.

**Highlights:** Add notes from lock screen, Organize notes and tasks by groups, Character count, search, and replace, Calendar integration for tasks with notifications, Home and lock screen widgets, App lock and backup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simplenote free?

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

### Is Quick Notes from Lock Screen free?

Quick Notes from Lock Screen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Simplenote or Quick Notes from Lock Screen?

Quick Notes from Lock Screen is rated higher. Simplenote averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while Quick Notes from Lock Screen averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Simplenote or Quick Notes from Lock Screen have ads?

Quick Notes from Lock Screen shows ads; Simplenote does not.

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