Comparison

Simplenote vs Modo

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

Head to head
About

Simplenote

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
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Simplenote is an easy way to take notes, create to-do lists, capture ideas, and more. Open it, jot down some thoughts, and you're done. As your collection grows, stay organized with tags and pins, and find what you need with instant search. Since Simplenote will sync across your devices for free, your notes are with you at all times. - A simple, note taking experience - Sync everything across all your devices - Collaborate and share - Stay organized with tags - Log in with your email or WordPress.com account SYNC WITH CONFIDENCE - Automatically sync seamlessly across any computer, phone or tablet. - Back up and sync everything as you take notes, so you never lose your content. COLLABORATE AND SHARE - Collaborate and work together -- share ideas with a colleague, or write a grocery list with your roommate. - Choose whether to publish your content to the web, and share a link with whoever you want. - Publish directly to a WordPress site by connecting your WordPress.com account. - Quickly and easily share with third-party apps. ORGANIZE AND SEARCH - Stay organized with tags, and use them for quick searching and sorting. - Instantly find what you’re looking for with keyword highlighting. - Use markdown to add formatting. - Create to-do lists. - Choose the sorting order of your notes and tags. - Pin the notes that you use the most. - Edit tags directly by renaming and reordering. - Protect your content with a passcode lock. -- Privacy Policy: https://automattic.com/privacy/ Terms of Service: https://simplenote.com/terms/ California Users Privacy Notice: https://wp.me/Pe4R-d/#california-consumer-privacy-act-ccpa -- Visit simplenote.com to download Simplenote for your other devices.

About

Modo

Features
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Meet Modo: The elegant, private, and simple way to master your money. Managing your finances shouldn't feel like a chore. Modo is designed for those who want a powerful financial tool without the complexity of spreadsheets or confusing charts. Whether you are tracking daily expenses, monitoring income, or traveling the world, Modo gives you a clear view of your financial health in seconds. WHY YOU’LL LOVE MODO: We believe tracking your spending should be fast, beautiful, and private. No signups required, no data selling, just a clean interface designed to help you build better habits. KEY FEATURES: • FAST & INTUITIVE A clutter-free interface designed for speed. Add transactions in seconds and get on with your day. • TRACK EXPENSES & INCOME Keep a precise record of where your money comes from and where it goes. • HOME SCREEN WIDGETS Stay on top of your budget without even opening the app. View your balance and recent transactions right from your Home Screen. • MULTI-CURRENCY SUPPORT Perfect for travelers or digital nomads. Seamlessly handle multiple currencies to get a global view of your net worth. • STUNNING DARK MODE A beautiful, high-contrast dark theme that is easy on the eyes, day or night. • PRIVATE & SECURE Your financial data is your business. Modo uses local-first storage, meaning your data stays strictly on your device. Start understanding your money today. Download Modo and take control of your finances with elegance and ease. Terms of Use: http://umutyenidil.com.tr/modo/terms-of-use Pricacy Policy: http://umutyenidil.com.tr/modo/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Simplenote4 screens
Modo3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Modo at none against Simplenote's 2. Simplenote's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Simplenote versus Modo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimplenoteModo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (4.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews86.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.3K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAutomatticUMUT YENIDIL

Bugs and requests

Simplenote

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

Modo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Simplenote

Subscriptions2
  • Simplenote Sustainer Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Simplenote Sustainer Yearly$199.991 Year
None

Modo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simplenote free?
Simplenote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Modo free?
Modo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Simplenote or Modo have ads?
Neither Simplenote nor Modo shows ads.

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