# EasyNotes vs Notepad, Notes & Diary Journal

The clearest difference is rating: EasyNotes at 4.6 against Notepad, Notes & Diary Journal's 4.0. EasyNotes also leads on ratings volume (4K vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). Notepad, Notes & Diary Journal's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EasyNotes sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Notepad, Notes & Diary Journal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

EasyNotes holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EasyNotes has 4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | EasyNotes | Notepad, Notes & Diary Journal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easynotes-notes-memo-and-lists/id6450029780/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notepad-notes-and-diary-journal/id6755569955/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 51.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 121 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gulooloo Tech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1574018169) | [Pamgoo LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1117292761) |

## What reviewers say

### EasyNotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easynotes-notes-memo-and-lists/id6450029780)

Capture your thoughts and ideas with a versatile note-taking app. Create rich text notes, add photos, sketch, record audio, and organize with colorful backgrounds and widgets. Secure your notes with multiple lock options and sync across devices.

**Highlights:** Rich text notes with formatting, Customizable note backgrounds, Stylish sticky note widgets, Note organization with tags and archive, Emoji integration, Secure note locking (gesture, password, biometrics), iCloud sync

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| VIP - Yearly | $7.99 | per year |
| VIP - Yearly | $11.49 | per year |
| VIP - Yearly | $14.49 | per year |
| VIP - Yearly | $16.99 | per year |
| VIP - Yearly | $16.99 | per year |
| VIP - Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |
| VIP - Lifetime | $20.99 | one-time |
| VIP - Lifetime | $26.99 | one-time |
| VIP - Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Customizable notes
- 📷 Ability to add photos
- 🗓️ Month calendar view with reminders
- 💻 Syncs across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Export to PDF not working
- 🔒 Difficult to transfer VIP status to new device
- 🔒 Unable to access photos on Apple devices
- 🔒 Paid features required for basic functionality
- 🐛 Sync issues

**Reported bugs**

- Export to PDF not working
- Sync issues
- Picky about Apple Pencil input
- Widget not mirroring note colors
- Unable to access photos on Apple devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to create sub-folders within categories
- Dark mode option
- Family sharing
- Better device sync and transfer options
- More font and color customization options


### Notepad, Notes & Diary Journal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notepad-notes-and-diary-journal/id6755569955)

Capture thoughts, track moods, and preserve memories with this comprehensive journaling app. Organize notes into customizable notebooks and visualize your emotional journey with analytics. Build consistent writing habits with motivational streak tracking and secure your entries with biometric locks.

**Highlights:** Quick memo capture, Daily diary and journaling, Customizable notebooks, Mood analytics and charts, Writing streak tracking, Biometric privacy locks, Rich text formatting

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Plan | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EasyNotes free?

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

### Is Notepad, Notes & Diary Journal free?

Notepad, Notes & Diary Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, EasyNotes or Notepad, Notes & Diary Journal?

EasyNotes is rated higher. EasyNotes averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while Notepad, Notes & Diary Journal averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do EasyNotes or Notepad, Notes & Diary Journal have ads?

EasyNotes shows ads; Notepad, Notes & Diary Journal does not.

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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.*