Comparison

n+otes vs Notepad

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

n+otes

Capture thoughts and ideas instantly with a simple interface. Secure your notes with a private lock feature. Optional subscription removes ads and supports development.

Highlights
  • Quick note-taking
  • Private note lock
  • Ad-free experience (subscription)
  • Easy to use interface
Features
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Great for those quick notes! Just tap the + button and start typing! Subscribe for the Ad-free Experience: To support further development and maintenance of the app, we have a small subscription so you can use the app without advertising: A monthly, 3-monthly or yearly purchase will be applied to your iTunes account on confirmation. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled within 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can cancel anytime with your iTunes account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered will be forfeited if you cancel a subscription. Terms: http://rieu.co.nz/terms.html Privacy Policy: http://rieu.co.nz/privacy.html

About

Notepad

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Notepad is a clean, simple, and powerful note-taking app designed to help you capture ideas instantly and stay organised effortlessly. Whether you want to save daily tasks, write journals, prepare to-do lists, keep study notes, create shopping lists, or record voice memos—Notepad gives you everything in one beautifully crafted place. With customisable layouts, colourful themes, an advanced text editor, and seamless sharing options, Notepad brings a refreshing note-taking experience to your device. ~~~~~ Key Features ~~~~~ ~~~ Write & Organize Notes Effortlessly : ~~~ Create unlimited notes for work, studies, reminders, meetings, ideas, and daily tasks. Each note can be organised into categories, helping you find important information quickly. ~~~ Customize Your Notes ~~~ Make your notes stand out! • Change background colors • Add emojis • Apply different themes • Customize layouts • Highlight important text ~~~ Advanced Text Editing ~~~ Take complete control of your text with the powerful built-in editor: • Bold, Italic, Underline, Strikethrough • Change fonts and font sizes • Multiple font styles included • Text color and highlight color • Alignment tools for neat formatting Whether you're writing a long document or a quick idea, you get a full editing workspace. ~~~ Voice Notes – Record & Save Instantly ~~~ Not in the mood to type? Just record your thoughts with one tap. • High-quality audio recording • Preview, rename, delete, organize • Color-coded voice notes for easy recognition ~~~ Add Photos to Notes ~~~ Attach images to make your notes more meaningful. ~~~ Share Notes in Multiple Formats ~~~ Sharing is fast and effortless. Export your note as: • Photo • PDF • Text Only • Image Only ~~~ Safe & Private ~~~ Your notes stay only on your device. No cloud uploads, no tracking, no background monitoring. Everything is secure and private for your peace of mind. Whether you're a student managing study content, a working professional handling meeting notes, or someone who simply loves staying organized, Notepad helps you capture everything effortlessly and beautifully. ~~~~~ TERMS OF USE & PRIVACY POLICY ~~~~~ * Privacy Policy :- https://sites.google.com/view/notepadtodoprivacy/home * Terms & Conditions :- https://sites.google.com/view/notepadtodoterms/home Download Notepad now and experience a smooth, modern, and powerful note-taking journey!

Screenshots

n+otes4 screens
Notepad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: n+otes at fortnightly against Notepad's monthly. n+otes also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads 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. n+otes sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and Notepad sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

n+otes ships an update fortnightly, Notepad monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
n+otes versus Notepad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametern+otesNotepad
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (45K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews64.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings45K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRIEU LimitedMahadev Enterprise

Bugs and requests

n+otes

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Notes disappearing or getting lost
  • Inability to delete notes on Apple Watch
  • Scrolling issues and text freezing at the bottom
  • Inconsistent behavior after updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to sync notes across devices
  • More font and formatting options
  • Folder or category organization
  • Voice-to-text functionality
  • Ability to insert images and attachments

Notepad

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

n+otes

Subscriptions3
  • Ad-free Experience (Monthly)$0.491 Month
  • Ad-free Experience (3 Months)$0.993 Months
  • Ad-free Experience (1 Year)$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$19.99
3 purchases

Notepad

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$7.997 Days
  • 3-Day Free Trial3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Yearly$99.991 Year

Questions

Is n+otes free?
n+otes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Notepad free?
Notepad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do n+otes or Notepad have ads?
Both n+otes and Notepad show ads.
Which is updated more often, n+otes or Notepad?
n+otes ships an update fortnightly, and Notepad monthly. Most recently, n+otes was updated on November 7, 2026 and Notepad on October 28, 2026.

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