# Simple Notes vs SlipBox

The clearest difference is rating: Simple Notes at 4.0 against SlipBox's 3.3. Simple Notes also leads on ratings volume (39 vs 3) and device support (4 vs 2). SlipBox's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and chart position (#188 vs unranked). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Simple Notes costs $2.99 and SlipBox $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Simple Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Notes has 39 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 82% of Simple Notes's written reviews are positive against 88% of SlipBox's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Simple Notes ships an update every 2 months, SlipBox every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Notes | SlipBox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | **[4.0 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-notes-ultimate-edition/id573135652/reviews)** | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slipbox-zettelkasten-notes/id6743237863/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **39** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 82.0% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#188** |
| Size | 25 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sadah Software Solutions, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/460047429) | [Ozlem AKBUDAK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1736380201) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-notes-ultimate-edition/id573135652)

A powerful yet simple note-taking application offering cross-device syncing, customizable themes, and robust security features. It allows users to set reminders, highlight text, and even save notes as images.

**Highlights:** Cross-device syncing (Dropbox/iCloud), Zoomable font sizes, Searchable highlighted text, Note reminders, Password protection (AES 256-bit), Shake to undo/redo, Customizable themes and fonts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### SlipBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slipbox-zettelkasten-notes/id6743237863)

**Currently charting:** #188 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

This app helps you build a structured web of knowledge using the Zettelkasten method. Its minimalist design and continuous scrolling interface encourage active recall and pattern recognition for deep cognitive work. Your notes are stored locally for privacy.

**Highlights:** Continuous scroll interface, Zettelkasten method implementation, Intentional tagging system, Minimalist design, Privacy-first, local storage

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Notes free?

Simple Notes costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SlipBox free?

SlipBox costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Simple Notes or SlipBox?

Simple Notes is rated higher. Simple Notes averages 4.0 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while SlipBox averages 3.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Simple Notes or SlipBox have ads?

Neither Simple Notes nor SlipBox shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Simple Notes or SlipBox?

Simple Notes ships an update every 2 months, and SlipBox every 3 weeks. Most recently, Simple Notes was updated on September 21, 2026 and SlipBox on September 19, 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.*