# NOTE'd vs Simple Notepad

The clearest difference is rating: NOTE'd at 3.3 against Simple Notepad's 2.6. NOTE'd also leads on review sentiment (43% vs 21%) and ratings volume (354 vs 16). Simple Notepad's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NOTE'd sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Simple Notepad asks for nothing beyond the download.

NOTE'd holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NOTE'd has 354 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of NOTE'd's written reviews are positive against 21% of Simple Notepad's.

NOTE'd ships an update every 6 weeks, Simple Notepad every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NOTE'd | Simple Notepad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.3 (354 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noted/id507362852/reviews)** | [2.6 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-notepad-best-notebook-text-editor-pad-to-write-take-fast-memo-note/id1064117835/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **354** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | **43.0% of reviews** | 20.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 59 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dong Wook Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/507362855) | [Jian Yih Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/993496554) |

## What reviewers say

### NOTE'd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noted/id507362852)

This app provides a simple and beautiful way to create and organize notes. It allows users to attach photos, voice memos, and map locations to their entries, and offers various design styles for notepads. Notes can be categorized, bookmarked, and protected with a password.

**Highlights:** Customizable notepad designs, Attach photos, maps, and voice memos, Categorize and bookmark notes, Password protection for notes, Dropbox backup and restore, Lock screen notes

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Organized note-taking
- 🔒 Password protection
- 📸 Ability to attach photos
- 🎨 Customizable notebook designs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Premium features require subscription
- 🗑️ Inability to delete or rename notebooks
- 🔍 Lack of search functionality
- 🔀 Notes not sortable within notebooks
- 🐛 App crashes and data loss issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to open notes
- Backup and restore functionality not working
- Inconsistent behavior when editing notes

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize notebook covers
- Landscape mode support
- Syncing across devices
- More text formatting options
- Sorting and searching notes


### Simple Notepad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-notepad-best-notebook-text-editor-pad-to-write-take-fast-memo-note/id1064117835)

This application provides a straightforward method for capturing quick notes. It offers customization options for font styles and sizes, along with essential tools for managing your notes, such as searching, copying, and sharing.

**Highlights:** Quick note taking, Change font size, Change font style, Search notes, Copy notes, Share notes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NOTE'd free?

NOTE'd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Simple Notepad free?

Simple Notepad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NOTE'd or Simple Notepad?

NOTE'd is rated higher. NOTE'd averages 3.3 out of 5 from 354 ratings, while Simple Notepad averages 2.6 from 16 ratings.

### Do NOTE'd or Simple Notepad have ads?

NOTE'd shows ads; Simple Notepad does not.

### Which is updated more often, NOTE'd or Simple Notepad?

NOTE'd ships an update every 6 weeks, and Simple Notepad every 3 months. Most recently, NOTE'd was updated on September 19, 2026 and Simple Notepad on September 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*