SimpRec vs The Simplest Note
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SimpRec
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This app is a simple way to record your activity. Just tap the button at the timing you want to record. App Features - Tap to record date and time - Recorded date and time are displayed even "days ago". - Can also be recorded on Apple Watch *** In-App Purchase *** You can create two activities for free. The following features can be added with in-app purchases. - The limit on the number of activities that can be created will be removed. It also increases the number of records per activity to 100. - Reminder function is available. - Terms of use https://ynoseapps-simprec.jimdofree.com/termsofuseen/ - Privacy Policy https://ynoseapps-simprec.jimdofree.com/privacypolicyen/
The Simplest Note
This app helps you focus on essential information by providing a clean interface for notes, to-do lists, and planners. It features widgets for home and lock screens, iCloud sync, and supports light and dark modes for a better user experience.
- Minimalist UI
- All information on one screen
- Home and lock screen widgets
- iCloud synchronization
- Light and dark appearance support
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HOW TO USE: Select only the essential information for your daily life and update it as needed." USE CASE: Quick Note, To-Do List, Shoping List, Wish List, Habit List, Planner, Timetable, Original Template etc. SIMPLICITY IS BEST • No unnecessary UI elements or features EVERYTHING ON ONE SCREEN • Focus on what's really important THE SHORTER, THE BETTER • Delete "done" things AVAILBALE ON LOCK SCREEN AND HOME SCREEN • Supports various types of widgets AVAILBALE ON iPHONE AND iPAD • Supports iCloud synchronization BETTER FOR YOUR EYE • Supports light and dark appearance
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: SimpRec at Free against The Simplest Note's $1.99. The Simplest Note's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On ads and device support 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
SimpRec is free to download; The Simplest Note costs $1.99 up front. SimpRec sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. The Simplest Note asks for nothing beyond the download.
SimpRec ships an update every 2 months, The Simplest Note every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SimpRec | The Simplest Note |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ynose apps | Megumi Hattori |
In-app purchases
SimpRec
- Activity Upgrade$0.99
- Reminder function$0.99
The Simplest Note
No in-app purchases
