MeiMe vs Notes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MeiMe
This plain text notepad allows you to save editing history and organize notes into folders. It offers iCloud synchronization for backup and cross-device sharing, along with app lock security. Notes can be exported as CSV files.
- Plain text note-taking
- Editing history saving
- Folder organization
- iCloud synchronization
- App lock with Face ID/password
- Export notes as CSV
- Customizable themes and font size
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A simple notepad that allows you to save editing history. It supports synchronization with iCloud, making data backup and sharing between devices easy. It also supports app lock with Face ID. You can export all notes as CSV files. ■ Write notes in plain text With plain text, you are free from the hassle of formatting text. ■ Categorize notes into folders Each note can only be placed in one folder, making it simple and easy to organize. ■ Word counter to count characters A word counter allows you to instantly see how much you have written, helping you keep track of your progress. ■ History saving feature to save past editing history Even if you make a mistake while editing, you can revert to a previous state, allowing you to record notes with peace of mind. ■ Backup to CSV format You can back up your notes and easily save data externally. ■ Compatible with Mac for editing and viewing on any device It is compatible with Mac, so you can edit on any device according to your convenience. ■ Customizable theme colors You can change the theme color and set your preferred color to match your taste. ■ Adjustable font size You can change the font size. If the text is too small or too large to read comfortably, you can adjust it to a size that suits you. ■ Backup and synchronization across devices with iCloud You can back up your notes with iCloud, eliminating the worry of data loss. It also allows for easy sharing and editing between devices. ■ Lock the app with a password You can lock the app with a password, ensuring the security of your notes.
Notes
Capture thoughts, reminders, and ideas in a secure, private space. Notes save automatically as you type, with fast search and optional biometric locking for your peace of mind. Organize with color-coding and choose from classic or modern themes.
- Automatic saving as you type
- Biometric note locking (Face ID/fingerprint)
- Fast search across all notes
- Color-coded organization
- Lined paper mode
- Modern and classic themes
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Stop losing your notes. Simple Notepad gives you a reliable place to write thoughts, reminders, and ideas that save automatically and stay completely private. • One-tap note creation - Open the app and start typing immediately • Auto-save as you type - Never lose a single word, even if your phone dies • Fast search across all notes - Find anything by typing a few words • Lock notes with Face ID or fingerprint - Keep private thoughts secure • Color-coded organization - Pick from 12 colors to sort your notes • Lined paper mode - Write on ruled lines with a classic red margin Perfect for busy parents tracking kids' schedules, students organizing study notes, or anyone who needs to capture thoughts quickly. Whether you're jotting down a grocery list during lunch or writing meeting notes between calls, this notepad works the way paper should work - except you can search it later. Choose between Modern theme for a clean look or Classic theme for a warm, paper-like feel. View notes as colorful cards or a simple list. Drag to reorder, long-press to delete, or share text through your phone's built-in share menu. Your notes live only on your device. No accounts, no syncing, no cloud storage. Just a simple, private notebook that saves everything automatically and finds it instantly when you need it. The app gets out of your way so you can focus on what matters - getting thoughts out of your head and onto the page. No complicated features, no learning curve, no subscription fees. Download Simple Notepad and start writing notes that actually stick around. Your thoughts deserve a safe place to live.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: MeiMe at none against Notes's shown. MeiMe also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Notes's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and ratings volume (9 vs 3). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MeiMe holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 9 respectively.
MeiMe ships an update monthly, Notes weekly. The most recent releases landed on July 5, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MeiMe | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | 4.6 (9 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 9 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Daichi Kato | Stijn Aa |
Customer experience
MeiMe
Notes
In-app purchases
MeiMe
No in-app purchases
Notes
No in-app purchases









