Comparison

SuperNote Notes Recorder+Photo vs Notepad

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

Head to head
About

SuperNote Notes Recorder+Photo

Capture notes, voice recordings, and photos all in one place. Organize your thoughts with color-coding and categories, set reminders, and easily share your information. Perfect for students, professionals, and daily life organization.

Highlights
  • Typed notes with integrated recordings and photos
  • Color-coded and topic-related note templates
  • High-quality audio recording
  • Add photos from camera or library
  • Set reminders and alerts on notes
  • Auto-organized by date, category, or alphabetically
  • Export notes via WiFi, Dropbox, or email
Features
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NOTES + RECORDING + PHOTOS + REMINDERS Auto-organized with color code / category Perfect for Lectures, Meetings, Conferences, Interviews, Debriefings, Brainstorming, Quick notes, To-Do Lists, Planning, and more. Awesome for Work, School and Daily Life. Type, record, or type while recording/playing, also add in photographs and capture everything. This is the quickest & most effective notes app available ========= APP DESCRIPTION ========= Super Note helps you create notes very rapidly and make voice recordings during, as well as add photos. The notes are color coded so you can find them instantly and you can change the note color/category on the fly. You can also set future alert reminders on individual notes. Recordings & Photos are built into the note and can be made any time - you can take notes & photos while recording or while playing, and you can pause/resume to add new recording sections to an existing recording. You can also transfer your notes to other people or to your computer using email, WiFi, or dropbox. ========= APP FEATURES ========= ---- TYPED NOTES ---- ● Text notes with built in recordings & photos ● Color coded note templates ● Topic related note templates ● Copy / Paste / Spell Check / Languages, and everything else you'd expect from a great text editor ● Swipe left/right to switch to other notes ---- AUTO-ORGANIZED ---- ● Sort by date, category, or alphabetically ● Rapid search with instant search results ● Change color / template on the fly ---- RECORDINGS ---- ● High quality audio recordings ● Recording works also when device is locked ● Recordings are built into your typed notes ● Record & take notes at the same time! ● Pause and continue your recording session ● Playback recordings while typing ---- PHOTOS ---- ● Add photos to your notes ● Capture from camera or choose from your library ● Photos are auto-attached to your typed notes ● Take photos while recording / typing ---- REMINDERS/ALERTS ---- ● Set reminders on your notes ● Alerts pop up even if app is closed ---- SECURITY ---- ● Passcode protected ---- SENDING & SHARING ---- ● Download to computer through WiFi ● Export to Dropbox ● Send to yourself via email ---- iPhone, iPad, iPod ---- ● Supports iPhone, iPod and iPad ● Tested & certified on all product models ● Built using Apple recommended methods ● Privacy Policy: http://www.fitness22.com/privacy-policy Dear customers, we are here for you! Questions? Comments? Support? just drop us a mail to support@fitness22.com

About

Notepad

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
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Jot down notes and organize your ideas with Notepad—the classic notepad writing app designed for keeping track of everything that matters. [ TO-DO LISTS ] • Create beautiful task lists with interactive checkboxes to track your daily tasks and goals. • Drag and drop to reorder items—organize your to-dos exactly how you want them. • Enjoy the satisfying experience of checking off completed tasks as you get things done. • Perfect for shopping lists, daily chores, project tasks, and everything in between. [ NOTES ] • Create unlimited text notes with rich formatting—quickly and easily. • Tap anywhere to start typing—it's simple, fast, and always saved automatically. • Works perfectly in both light and dark mode. [ RICH TEXT FORMATTING ] • Style your notes with bold, italic, underline, and strikethrough. • Choose from 7 text colors and 7 highlight colors to make important details stand out. • Pick from 18 handpicked font families—each with proper bold and italic variants. • A convenient formatting toolbar sits right above the keyboard for fast access. • Switch fonts anytime—your existing formatting is preserved. [ HANDWRITTEN NOTES WITH APPLE PENCIL ] • Capture your thoughts naturally with fluid, responsive handwriting that feels like pen on paper. • Create beautiful handwritten notes, diagrams, and drawings with realistic ink flow and pressure sensitivity. • Choose from fountain pens, pencils, and highlighters with customizable colors for a personalized writing experience. • Enjoy our adaptive paper grid that works perfectly in any orientation or device. [ FOLDERS - ORGANIZE YOUR NOTES ] • Organize notes into folders and subfolders with a clean, nested structure. • Assign a unique color to each folder, making it simple to categorize and find notes at a glance. • Drag-and-drop to reorder, and move multiple notes easily. [ PIN & SORT NOTES ] • Pin important notes to the top and sort by date, custom order, or alphabetical order. [ BACKUP WITH ICLOUD ] • Keep notes safe with automatic backups and iCloud sync across your devices. [ PERSONALIZE YOUR NOTEPAD ] • Give your notepad a personal touch with unique app icons, custom colors, stylish fonts, and a sleek dark mode for night owls. [ FIND NOTES FAST ] • Use advanced search tools and text highlighting to track down exactly what you're looking for. [ KEEP YOUR NOTES SAFE ] • Lock your notes with FaceID or TouchID for extra privacy. [ SHARE & PRINT ] • Send your notes to other apps like Mail or WhatsApp, or print them directly from Notepad. [ PREMIUM FEATURES FOR POWER USERS ] • Go ad-free, unlock exclusive themes, and get advanced sorting options with Premium. Notepad combines the nostalgic feel of a simple notebook with the functionality of today's tech. Use Notepad for everything from brainstorming ideas and setting personal reminders to creating shopping lists, to-do lists, grocery lists, chores lists, appointment notes, class notes, daily goals, password hints, birthday reminders, packing lists, travel itineraries, and more. Write, organize, and stay on top of everything that matters—download Notepad now and stay productive your way! Terms of Use & Privacy Policy: https://www.oldnotepad.com/terms.

Screenshots

SuperNote Notes Recorder+Photo4 screens
Notepad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Notepad at Free against SuperNote Notes Recorder+Photo's $19.99. Notepad also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (29K vs 4.5K). SuperNote Notes Recorder+Photo's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment 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

Notepad is free to download; SuperNote Notes Recorder+Photo costs $19.99 up front. Notepad sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. SuperNote Notes Recorder+Photo asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for SuperNote Notes Recorder+Photo against 4.8 for Notepad. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notepad has 29K ratings behind it against 4.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of SuperNote Notes Recorder+Photo's written reviews are positive against 84% of Notepad's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SuperNote Notes Recorder+Photo ships an update every 3 months, Notepad every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
SuperNote Notes Recorder+Photo versus Notepad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSuperNote Notes Recorder+PhotoNotepad
Price$19.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (4.5K ratings)4.8 (29K ratings)
Positive reviews86.0% of reviews — better84.3% of reviews
Number of ratings4.5K29K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFITNESS22 LTD1381802 Ontario Inc.

Customer experience

SuperNote Notes Recorder+Photo

All ratings4,470 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral1.0%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews401 reviews
Positive86.0%
Neutral5.5%
Negative8.5%

Notepad

All ratings28,508 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral1.8%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews972 reviews
Positive84.3%
Neutral4.4%
Negative11.3%

User reviews

SuperNote Notes Recorder+Photo

From 4.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 📝 Easy to use
  • 🎙️ Clear audio recording
  • 🔒 Secure with password protection
  • 📚 Helpful for organizing notes and recordings
  • 🤳 Ability to add photos to notes

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitching and crashing issues
  • 🔄 Difficulty navigating and scrubbing through recordings
  • 🔗 Lack of syncing between devices
  • 🔍 Limited search and organization options
  • 🎨 Desire for more customization (fonts, colors, etc.)

Notepad

From 29K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

SuperNote Notes Recorder+Photo

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App no longer opening after iOS updates
  • Recordings disappearing or becoming inaccessible
  • Difficulty transferring notes and recordings to new devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Cloud backup and sync across devices
  • Handwriting and sketching capabilities
  • Transcription of audio recordings
  • More robust organization tools (folders, tags, etc.)
  • Export options beyond email (e.g. PDF, Word)

Notepad

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Notes randomly disappearing
  • Ads covering up the note-taking area

Requested features

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

In-app purchases

None

SuperNote Notes Recorder+Photo

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Notepad

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Premium Membership$1.991 Month
  • Monthly Premium Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium Subscription$14.991 Year
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  • Yearly Premium Subscription$17.991 Year
One-time3
  • Lifetime Premium Membership$19.99
  • Lifetime Premium Membership$29.99
  • Lifetime Premium Membership$39.99

Questions

Is SuperNote Notes Recorder+Photo free?
SuperNote Notes Recorder+Photo costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Notepad free?
Notepad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SuperNote Notes Recorder+Photo or Notepad?
SuperNote Notes Recorder+Photo and Notepad are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4.5K and 29K ratings respectively.
Do SuperNote Notes Recorder+Photo or Notepad have ads?
Notepad shows ads; SuperNote Notes Recorder+Photo does not.
Which is updated more often, SuperNote Notes Recorder+Photo or Notepad?
SuperNote Notes Recorder+Photo ships an update every 3 months, and Notepad every 8 days. Most recently, SuperNote Notes Recorder+Photo was updated on October 14, 2026 and Notepad on October 15, 2026.

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