Comparison

SuperNote Notes Recorder&Photo vs Simple Notes

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 ideas, lectures, and meetings with a powerful app that combines typed notes, high-quality audio recordings, and photos. Organize your thoughts with color-coding and categories, set reminders, and easily share your creations.

Highlights
  • Typed notes with integrated recordings and photos
  • Color-coded and categorized organization
  • High-quality audio recording
  • Add photos from camera or library
  • Set reminders and alerts
  • Share notes via email, WiFi, or Dropbox
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 ---- 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 ---- FREE VERSION ---- ● Limited to 4 notes & 1 photo per note This app includes an auto renewing subscription which unlocks unlimited notes - Subscription options are either monthly, every 3 months or yearly - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication." ● Privacy Policy: http://www.fitness22.com/privacy-policy ● Terms of Use: http://fitness22content.com/Components/WebPages/TermsOfUse/TermsOfUse.html Dear customers, we are here for you! Questions? Comments? Support? just drop us a mail to support@fitness22.com

About

Simple Notes

This app offers a clean and efficient way to organize your thoughts and ideas. Easily add images, organize notes into colored folders, and secure your entries with a passcode. Customize the look with various themes and fonts, and back up your data to iCloud.

Highlights
  • Add photos to notes
  • Organize with colored folders
  • Calendar view for notes
  • Passcode and biometric lock
  • Customizable themes and fonts
  • iCloud backup and sync
  • Smart search with tags
Features
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Simple Notes is an easy-to-use notes app that leaves out the extras, so writing, organizing, and finding notes stay simple. Notes go into color-coded folders, and you can find them using the calendar or photo album. No account or setup is required, and the app works offline. Core features are free. Keep everything in one place, from class notes and work memos to a diary or baby journal. [Features] ■ Add Photos to Notes - Attach images to any note - Insert pictures from your photo library, or take a photo on the spot ■ Folder Organization - Create folders to keep your notes organized - Choose from 24 folder colors to tell categories apart at a glance ■ Calendar View - View notes by date using the built-in calendar - Tap any date to see notes for that date — perfect for locating past entries ■ Photo Album - Browse all images added to notes in one place - Tap a photo to jump to its note ■ Home Screen & Lock Screen Widgets - Keep a note on your Home Screen like a sticky note — no need to open the app - Lock Screen widgets let you see a note without unlocking your iPhone - Choose which note to display and its text size *Widgets are part of the Premium Service* ■ Sort Notes & Bullet Lists - Sort by note date, date edited, date created, or title, ascending or descending - Bullet lists make it easy to write shopping and packing lists ■ Passcode Lock - Protect your notes with a passcode - Supports Face ID and Touch ID for quick and secure access ■ Font Styles - Choose from 12 font styles - Choose a playful, elegant, or professional look for your notes ■ Themes and App Icons - Pick from 23 theme colors and matching app icons - Customize the look of the app and even the Home Screen icon ■ Full-Note Image & PDF - Turn an entire note, even a long one with photos, into a single image to share - Export notes as PDFs for work or school ■ Data Backup & Export - Back up your notes to iCloud or export them to your computer - Hand exported notes to AI apps for summaries, or save them to Notion or Google Drive - Export formats: HTML (for Windows), RTFD (for Mac, keeps images), PDF, and TXT *Data export and iCloud backup are part of the Premium Service; notes are also included in your iPhone’s device backup* ■ iCloud Sync - Use iCloud to sync notes across your iPhone and iPad (Premium Service) - Restore your notes on a new device if yours is lost or broken ■ Smart Search - Use the built-in search to quickly find notes - Add text tags like “#Important” to make key notes easier to locate ■ Character Count - Check the character count as you write reports, essays, or fiction - Each note can hold up to 100,000 characters ■ Text Display Settings - Adjust text size, contrast, and line spacing - Ideal if you prefer larger text or need better readability - Dark Mode is supported for nighttime use ■ Remove Ads - The Premium Service hides all ads - Enjoy a clean, distraction-free screen for your notes [Great For] - Students: class and lecture notes with photos, one folder per course — export notes as PDF or text and hand them to AI apps for exam prep - Parents: a baby journal with photos, growth records, and family memos in folders - Work: meeting notes, ideas, and memos in one place — tap the mic on the iOS keyboard to dictate notes, handy for transcripts and meeting minutes - Writers: novels, blog drafts, and reports — live character count and PDF sharing [Good to Know] - Works on iPhone and iPad (iOS/iPadOS 14 or later) - Works offline — create and view notes even in Airplane Mode - No handwriting inside notes or audio recording (write on exported images and PDFs) [Help & Contact] - For help, go to “Help / FAQ” in the app settings - If you still have questions, tap “Contact Us” on the help screen - For faster support, contact us through the app rather than leaving an App Store review 【Terms of Service】 https://komorebi-studio.com/tos_en.html 【Privacy Policy】 https://komorebi-studio.com/policyredirect.html

Screenshots

SuperNote Notes Recorder&Photo4 screens
Simple Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SuperNote Notes Recorder&Photo at none against Simple Notes's shown. SuperNote Notes Recorder&Photo also leads on ratings volume (8.4K vs 791) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). Simple Notes's advantage is review sentiment (87% vs 77%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. SuperNote Notes Recorder&Photo sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Simple Notes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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 4.7 for Simple Notes. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SuperNote Notes Recorder&Photo has 8.4K ratings behind it against 791, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of SuperNote Notes Recorder&Photo's written reviews are positive against 87% of Simple Notes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SuperNote Notes Recorder&Photo versus Simple Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSuperNote Notes Recorder&PhotoSimple Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (8.4K ratings) — better4.7 (791 ratings)
Positive reviews76.8% of reviews87.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8.4K — better791
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB216 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFITNESS22 LTDKomorebi Inc.

Customer experience

SuperNote Notes Recorder&Photo

All ratings8,393 ratings
Positive95.6%
Neutral1.8%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews449 reviews
Positive76.8%
Neutral5.1%
Negative18.0%

Simple Notes

All ratings791 ratings
Positive94.2%
Neutral3.2%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews125 reviews
Positive87.2%
Neutral5.6%
Negative7.2%

User reviews

SuperNote Notes Recorder&Photo

From 8.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 📝 Easy to use and organize notes
  • 🎙️ Excellent audio recording quality
  • 🖼️ Ability to add photos to notes
  • 🗓️ Helpful for lectures, meetings, and appointments
  • 👍 User-friendly interface

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Limited functionality in free version
  • 💰 Expensive premium subscription
  • 🐛 App crashes and freezes
  • 🔄 Difficulty transferring notes between devices
  • 🔍 Lack of search and filtering options

Simple Notes

From 791 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 📁 Folder organization and color-coding
  • 🔒 Password protection
  • 💡 Useful for school and work notes
  • 🚀 Fast and responsive

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Lack of iCloud sync
  • 📐 Limited formatting options (no bold, italics, etc.)
  • 🎨 Default folder color cannot be changed
  • 🔍 No alphabetical sorting for folders

Bugs and requests

SuperNote Notes Recorder&Photo

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Recordings disappearing or not saving properly
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • Password protection not working as expected
  • Dropbox integration no longer functioning

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to edit and trim audio recordings
  • Improved syncing and backup options
  • More customization options for notes (e.g., fonts, formatting)
  • Integration with cloud storage services
  • Transcription capabilities for audio recordings

Simple Notes

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • No local PC backup and restore feature
  • UI looks outdated and childish

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add ability to pin notes at the top of a folder
  • Implement iCloud sync between devices
  • Introduce more text formatting options (bold, italics, underline, etc.)
  • Allow changing folder colors

In-app purchases

8 purchases

SuperNote Notes Recorder&Photo

Subscriptions6
  • Premium Upgrade$1.991 Month
  • Premium Upgrade$3.993 Months
  • Premium Upgrade$4.991 Month
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  • Premium Upgrade3 variants$9.991 Year
  • Premium Upgrade$11.991 Year
  • Premium Upgrade$13.991 Year
One-time2
  • Premium Upgrade$11.99
  • Premium Upgrade$19.99
3 purchases

Simple Notes

Subscriptions2
  • Premium (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • Premium (Annual)7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Service$39.99

Questions

Is SuperNote Notes Recorder&Photo free?
SuperNote Notes Recorder&Photo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simple Notes free?
Simple Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SuperNote Notes Recorder&Photo or Simple Notes?
SuperNote Notes Recorder&Photo is rated higher. SuperNote Notes Recorder&Photo averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8.4K ratings, while Simple Notes averages 4.7 from 791 ratings.
Do SuperNote Notes Recorder&Photo or Simple Notes have ads?
Simple Notes shows ads; SuperNote Notes Recorder&Photo does not.
Which is updated more often, SuperNote Notes Recorder&Photo or Simple Notes?
SuperNote Notes Recorder&Photo ships an update every 3 months, and Simple Notes every 3 months. Most recently, SuperNote Notes Recorder&Photo was updated on October 9, 2026 and Simple Notes on October 11, 2026.

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