# SuperNote Notes Recorder+Photo vs Notepad

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | SuperNote Notes Recorder+Photo | Notepad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $19.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.8 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supernote-notes-recorder-plus-photo/id484001216/reviews) | [4.8 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notepad-easy-notes-and-memos/id725368535/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4.5K | **29K** |
| Positive reviews | **86.0% of reviews** | 84.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FITNESS22 LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/383171664) | [1381802 Ontario Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/318613521) |

## What reviewers say

### SuperNote Notes Recorder+Photo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supernote-notes-recorder-plus-photo/id484001216)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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.)

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[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 | $17.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium Membership | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium Membership | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium Membership | $39.99 | 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 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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