# SuperNote Notes Recorder&Photo vs Simple Notes

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.

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.

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.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SuperNote Notes Recorder&Photo | Simple Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (8.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supernote-notes-recorder-and-photo/id484001731/reviews)** | [4.7 (791 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-notes-notepad-manager/id1457937396/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.4K** | 791 |
| Positive reviews | 76.8% of reviews | **87.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 216 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FITNESS22 LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/383171664) | [Komorebi Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/481596469) |

## What reviewers say

### SuperNote Notes Recorder&Photo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supernote-notes-recorder-and-photo/id484001731)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Upgrade | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Upgrade | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium Upgrade | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Upgrade | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Upgrade | $11.99 | per year |
| Premium Upgrade | $13.99 | per year |
| Premium Upgrade | $11.99 | one-time |
| Premium Upgrade | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📝 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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-notes-notepad-manager/id1457937396)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium (Annual) | $14.99 | per year |
| Premium Service | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- No local PC backup and restore feature
- UI looks outdated and childish

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 15, 2026.

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