# Popplet vs Notepad

The clearest difference is price: Notepad at Free against Popplet's $2.99. Notepad also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.5) and review sentiment (84% vs 54%). Popplet's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Notepad is free to download; Popplet costs $2.99 up front. Notepad sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Popplet asks for nothing beyond the download.

Notepad holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notepad has 29K ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Popplet's written reviews are positive against 84% of Notepad's.

Popplet ships an update every 5 months, Notepad every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Popplet | Notepad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.5 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popplet/id374151636/reviews) | **[4.8 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notepad-easy-notes-and-memos/id725368535/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 31 | **29K** |
| Positive reviews | 54.2% of reviews | **84.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Notion](https://appshunter.io/developer/364738552) | [1381802 Ontario Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/318613521) |

## What reviewers say

### Popplet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popplet/id374151636)

Visually capture and organize your thoughts, ideas, and information. This tool is ideal for students and professionals to brainstorm, plan projects, and learn by creating connections between facts, images, and thoughts.

**Highlights:** Unlimited local boards, Capture notes with text, images, or drawings, Link notes visually, Export as PDF/JPEG, Pinch to zoom, Multi-language support, Public boards for inspiration

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🎨 Good for brainstorming and mind mapping
- 💡 Helpful for organizing thoughts and ideas
- 🔗 Good for collaborative work

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🔍 Limited export options
- 🔒 Sync and online functionality problems
- 💻 Not optimized for smaller screens
- 🖌️ Limited drawing and formatting features

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when deleting popplets with text
- Issues with importing and exporting popplets
- Text formatting problems when exporting
- Syncing and connectivity problems
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add more shape options for nodes
- Improve text editing and formatting capabilities
- Implement better sync and collaboration features
- Provide more export options (e.g., OPML, RTF)
- Add spell check and proofreading tools


### Notepad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notepad-easy-notes-and-memos/id725368535)

Capture thoughts, create to-do lists, and organize ideas with a versatile digital notebook. Supports handwriting, text notes, and secure cloud syncing. Personalize your experience with custom themes and icons.

**Highlights:** Create to-do lists with checkboxes, Unlimited text notes, Handwritten notes with Apple Pencil, Organize notes into folders, Pin and sort notes, iCloud backup and sync, Advanced search functionality

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Membership | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium Membership | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium Membership | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium Membership | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 📝 Useful for notes, lists, and reminders
- 🎨 Customizable font and color options
- 💾 Reliable for storing important information
- 🔍 Helpful search functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Premium subscription required to remove ads
- 🐛 Occasional data loss or note disappearance
- 📤 Lack of sharing or exporting options
- 🔒 No password protection for individual notes

**Reported bugs**

- Notes randomly disappearing
- Ads covering up the note-taking area

**Requested features**

- Add drawing/highlighting tools
- Integrate with calendar and contacts
- Ability to sort and organize notes
- Option to password protect specific notes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Popplet free?

Popplet costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Notepad free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Popplet or Notepad?

Notepad is rated higher. Popplet averages 3.5 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Notepad averages 4.8 from 29K ratings.

### Do Popplet or Notepad have ads?

Notepad shows ads; Popplet does not.

### Which is updated more often, Popplet or Notepad?

Popplet ships an update every 5 months, and Notepad every 8 days. Most recently, Popplet was updated on October 15, 2026 and Notepad on October 15, 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.*