Comparison

Record It! vs Notepad Easy Notes

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

Head to head
About

Record It!

Easily record audio notes, lectures, or meetings with automatic naming and categorization. Transfer recordings to your computer via iTunes or email. Features include screen dimming and background recording.

Highlights
  • Automatic naming and categorization
  • Transfer recordings via iTunes
  • Screen dimming for dark environments
  • Background recording with screen off
  • Adjustable playback volume
  • Edit recording names and categories
Features
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The easiest and most useful recorder on the market - record fast notes or long lectures with ease. The length of your recording is limited only by your storage and battery (about 1 Mbyte per minute, 4 hour lecture hardly drains the battery). Native support for iOS 4.3 and up, including version 7. Supports transferring any recording to other computers. e-mail recordings under 25 minutes or copy any size file to your computer running iTunes. Define your lecture times and Record It! will automatically name, categorize, and store your lectures. When you start your recording, Record It! will automatically choose the lecture for the current time. Recording a non-repeating meeting? No problem: pick a quick category ('general' by default) and record. The results are stored in a list which can be sorted by name, date, or lecture. Features: 1) Copy any length recording to your computer running iTunes. 2) Automatic or manual naming of recordings. 3) Change or edit recording name and lecture category after recorded. 4) Automatic categorization of recordings. 5) Compact recording size. 6) Listen on your device or e-mail or copy to another system. 7) Screen dimming for dark lecture halls. 8) Will continue recording while the screen is turned off. 9) Stored recordings are sorted by Name, Date, or grouped by lecture. 10) Manage recordings- - edit name of recording and related lecture. - Delete unwanted recordings. - e-mail recordings (size limited by your e-mail service). 11) Playback with adjustable volume and allows starting at any point in the track. 12) Lectures are easily defined using name, days of the week, and times it meets. 13) Lecture names and meeting times are easily changed after definition. 14) Help included in program with grouped topics - no network connection required.

About

Notepad Easy Notes

Features
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Notepad Easy Notes – Nook is a simple and minimalist note-taking app designed for a smooth and distraction-free writing experience on iOS. Quickly capture your ideas, create to-do lists, and organize daily notes in a clean and easy-to-use interface built for everyday use. KEY FEATURES Simple Note Taking Write, edit, and manage notes بسهولة with a fast and responsive editor. Smart Organization Keep your notes organized with folders, tags, and color options for easy access. Checklists & To-Do Lists Create checklists to manage tasks, shopping lists, and daily plans. Dark Mode Friendly Comfortable writing experience designed especially for low-light environments. Lightweight & Fast Built to run smoothly without unnecessary complexity or delays. USE IT FOR Daily notes and reminders To-do lists and task management Personal journaling Work notes and quick ideas Built by Code Connect Technologies, this app focuses on simplicity, usability, and reliable performance. Terms of Service: https://codeconnectech.com/terms-of-services Privacy Policy: https://codeconnectech.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Record It!4 screens
Notepad Easy Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Notepad Easy Notes at Free against Record It!'s $0.99. Notepad Easy Notes also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 9 months). Record It!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

Notepad Easy Notes is free to download; Record It! costs $0.99 up front. Notepad Easy Notes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Record It! asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Record It! ships an update every 9 months, Notepad Easy Notes fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Record It! versus Notepad Easy Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRecord It!Notepad Easy Notes
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating2.7 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB145 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCreative Mindset Software, LLCCODE CONNECT TECHNOLOGIES

In-app purchases

None

Record It!

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Notepad Easy Notes

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium Subscription$2.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium Subscription$7.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium Subscription$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Record It! free?
Record It! costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Notepad Easy Notes free?
Notepad Easy Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Record It! or Notepad Easy Notes have ads?
Notepad Easy Notes shows ads; Record It! does not.
Which is updated more often, Record It! or Notepad Easy Notes?
Record It! ships an update every 9 months, and Notepad Easy Notes fortnightly. Most recently, Record It! was updated on September 28, 2026 and Notepad Easy Notes on October 6, 2026.

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