# MyNotePad vs Simple Notepad

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MyNotePad at none against Simple Notepad's 1. MyNotePad also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (83% vs 68%). Simple Notepad's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 13 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simple Notepad sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. MyNotePad asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for MyNotePad against 4.6 for Simple Notepad. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.6K and 2.8K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of MyNotePad's written reviews are positive against 68% of Simple Notepad's.

MyNotePad ships an update every 13 months, Simple Notepad every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyNotePad | Simple Notepad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mynotepad/id629786721/reviews)** | [4.6 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-notepad-bestnote/id1207183021/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.6K | **2.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **82.9% of reviews** | 68.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Daniel Amitay](https://appshunter.io/developer/356087517) | [EasterEggs](https://appshunter.io/developer/553389214) |

## What reviewers say

### MyNotePad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mynotepad/id629786721)

This app offers a streamlined note-taking experience with intuitive gestures. Customize your notes with different fonts and paper styles, and easily navigate between them. It's designed for simplicity and on-the-go use.

**Highlights:** Gesture-based navigation, Pinch-to-zoom for font size, Customizable fonts, Customizable paper styles, Easy page turning

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Useful app
- 👍 Easy to customize
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Clean and minimalist design
- 👍 Great for note-taking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Note deletion issues
- 🔒 Lack of backup/sync options
- 🔒 No passcode/security feature
- 🐛 Keyboard issues with dark mode
- 🐛 Spell check problems

**Reported bugs**

- Note deletion issues
- Keyboard issues with dark mode
- Spell check problems
- Compatibility issues with new iOS updates

**Requested features**

- Ability to organize notes into folders
- Support for formatting (bold, italic, underline)
- Backup and sync options
- Passcode/security feature
- Improved spell check


### Simple Notepad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-notepad-bestnote/id1207183021)

This app offers a unique note-taking experience with a three-tab system for memos, remarks, and history. Attach photos to your notes and secure them with a password. Organize your thoughts with folder division for efficient management.

**Highlights:** Three-tab note structure (Memo, Remarks, History), Attach images to notes, Password security lock, Folder division for organization, Revision history tracking, Additional remarks field

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan | $3.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🎨 Customizable colors and themes
- 🗂️ Folder organization
- 🔒 Secure with password protection
- 📝 Good for note-taking and journaling

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Intrusive ads
- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 📱 Not optimized for iPad
- 🖋️ No handwriting support
- 💾 No backup/sync options

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Notes disappearing after updates
- Vertical orientation not working
- Unable to recover lost notes

**Requested features**

- Option to remove ads
- Ability to sync notes across devices
- More font and formatting options
- Print functionality
- Improved iPad support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyNotePad free?

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

### Is Simple Notepad free?

Simple Notepad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MyNotePad or Simple Notepad?

MyNotePad is rated higher. MyNotePad averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Simple Notepad averages 4.6 from 2.8K ratings.

### Do MyNotePad or Simple Notepad have ads?

Simple Notepad shows ads; MyNotePad does not.

### Which is updated more often, MyNotePad or Simple Notepad?

MyNotePad ships an update every 13 months, and Simple Notepad every 3 weeks. Most recently, MyNotePad was updated on September 26, 2026 and Simple Notepad on September 25, 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.*