# Simplenote vs Little Leaf Ledger

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Little Leaf Ledger at none against Simplenote's 2. Little Leaf Ledger also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Simplenote's advantage is ratings volume (4.3K vs 1). On price, ads, monetization model 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. Little Leaf Ledger asks for nothing beyond the download.

Little Leaf Ledger 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 | Little Leaf Ledger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/little-leaf-ledger/id6788450217/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 86.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 11 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Automattic](https://appshunter.io/developer/335703883) | [Aiden James Buterbaugh](https://appshunter.io/developer/6786530846) |

## 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


### Little Leaf Ledger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/little-leaf-ledger/id6788450217)

Manage your plant collection with a private, offline-first tracker. Log watering schedules, care history, and notes on pests and growth. Keep your plants thriving without needing an account or subscription.

**Highlights:** Offline-first plant care tracking, Watering schedules with reminders, Per-plant notes and care history, Pest tracking with photo logging, Customizable tags and filtering, On-device data storage

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simplenote free?

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

### Is Little Leaf Ledger free?

Little Leaf Ledger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Simplenote or Little Leaf Ledger?

Little Leaf Ledger is rated higher. Simplenote averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while Little Leaf Ledger averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Simplenote or Little Leaf Ledger have ads?

Neither Simplenote nor Little Leaf Ledger shows ads.

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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.*