국민 메모장 솜노트 vs Simple Notes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
국민 메모장 솜노트
This app is a versatile notepad that allows users to take notes, attach pictures and documents, and organize them with custom folders. It offers automatic syncing across devices, robust security features like note locking, and a powerful search function. Notes can be restored even after device reformatting.
- Take and edit notes
- Attach pictures and documents
- Organize with custom folders
- Automatic syncing across devices
- Lock notes and folders for security
- Powerful search functionality
- Restore notes with 'time machine'
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SomNote is the best notepad app that over 2+ million users already picked! Along with a beautifully designed user interfaces, it offers high-speed access. Moreover, you can change fonts for free and it allows you to attach pictures or documents on the notes. Notes and attached files can be automatically synced so you can view it on all your devices, including PCs and iPads. Synced notes and files can be restored safely even after you've reformatted your devices. The future of notepad is in SomNote. Check it out now! * Features - Taking a note: Take notes and edit with SomNote. You can take pictures and attach it and also put a picture you draw yourself into a note. Wanna read pdf and text files? Just pull it from PC and read it on your mobile device. - Making a folder: Folder feature is now included in SomNote. Make any folder in any color and name you like - categorize all your notes according to your taste. - Protecting your secret: SomNote will protect your notes. You can lock your note, folder, and even SomNote itself. Keep your secret diary notes safe from others with ease! - Finding your note: You can find every note with the Search menu. It will instantly highlight every note and folder simultaneously as you type what you want to find. * Extra features - Auto sync: every note and file written and attached in SomNote will be saved automatically after you log-in. SomNote will keep everything you write safely even if you initialize or lose your mobile. - Theme: Meet special SomNote, picking up themes designed in various ways. - Font: four beautiful fonts are waiting for you in the setting menu in addition to basic system fonts and more gorgeous fonts are coming. Stay tune with SomNote! - Sort: you can sort your notes by a date and alphabetical order and we will add more sorting methods steadily. - Restore: when you activate automatic backup, you can also restore a note at a point of time you want with "time machine" function and also restore even a deleted note from the trash. Try it on SomNote web. - View mode: SomNote can show you all folders and notes in a thumbnail and list view. Try it by tapping the upper left button at home screen. If you have any problem or question about SomNote, please contact us by email below. We will always answer your question and help you use SomNote better everyday! ________________________________________ SomNote is free to download and use. Som Premium Membership offers more great features and is available through an auto-renewing subscription. Two Subscription options: * Som Premium monthly for $3.99 * Som Premium annually for $36.99 Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. You will not be able to cancel a subscription during the active period. Manage your subscriptions in the Account Settings after purchase. ________________________________________ - User suppport: support@somcloud.com - SomNote web: http://somcloud.com - Terms of use : http://somcloud.com/user/terms?l=en
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
국민 메모장 솜노트 and Simple Notes both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of Simple Notes's written reviews are positive against 70% of 국민 메모장 솜노트's. 국민 메모장 솜노트's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. 국민 메모장 솜노트 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 — 4.7 for 국민 메모장 솜노트 against 4.7 for Simple Notes. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 799 and 791 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of 국민 메모장 솜노트's written reviews are positive against 87% of Simple Notes's.
국민 메모장 솜노트 ships an update monthly, Simple Notes every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 11, 2026.
| Parameter | 국민 메모장 솜노트 | Simple Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (799 ratings) | 4.7 (791 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 69.9% of reviews | 87.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 799 — better | 791 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 95 MB | 216 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | QuantumBit . INC | Komorebi Inc. |
Customer experience
국민 메모장 솜노트
Simple Notes
User reviews
국민 메모장 솜노트
From 799 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💡 Customizable folders and colors
- 📁 Organized note-taking
- 🔒 Secure cloud sync
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Reliable syncing across devices
Room to improve
- 🐛 Sync issues and app crashes
- 🔒 Concerns about account security
- 💰 Expensive premium features
- 🔧 Lacking advanced formatting options
- 🤖 Compatibility issues with iOS updates
Simple Notes
From 791 App Store ratingsWhat 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
국민 메모장 솜노트
Reported bugs
5 issues- Notes disappearing after app updates
- Inability to log in or sync across devices
- App crashing on launch or during use
- Sync issues leading to data loss
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to add images inline in notes
- More font and formatting options
- Folder-within-folder organization
- Highlight/bold/italic text formatting
- Improved backup and data recovery
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
국민 메모장 솜노트
- Premium$3.991 Month
- Premium$36.991 Year
- som 10$0.99
- som 20$1.99
Simple Notes
- Premium (Monthly)$4.991 Month
- Premium (Annual)7 Days trial$14.991 Year
- Premium Service$39.99









