Comparison

Notes Basic vs Just Note2

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

Head to head
About

Notes Basic

This app allows users to create, edit, and organize plain text notes. It features a simple interface for managing your notes, with options to pin important entries to the top of the list and delete unwanted ones. Changes are automatically saved when you confirm.

Highlights
  • Create and edit plain text notes
  • Organize notes in a list
  • Pin important notes to the top
  • Swipe to delete notes
  • Automatic saving of changes
Features
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■ "Note List" Screen The screen displays a list of saved notes. When you edit a note, it will automatically appear at the top of the list. ■ Add a note 1. Tap the button at the bottom right of the "Note List" screen. 2. After editing on the "Add a New Note" screen, tap the button at the bottom right to save. *If you go back with a swipe, changes will not be saved. ■ Edit a note 1. Tap the note you want to edit on the "Note List" screen. 2. After making changes on the "Edit the Note" screen, tap the button at the bottom right to save the changes. *If you go back with a swipe, changes will not be saved. ■ Pin/unpin a note When you pin a note, it will remain at the top of the "Note List" screen. Pinned notes will show a pushpin icon. 1. On the "Note List" screen, swipe to the right on the note you want to pin. 2. An orange pin icon button will appear, so tap it. * To unpin a note, perform the same action. ■ Delete a note 1. On the "Note List" screen, swipe to the left on the note you want to delete. 2. A red trash can icon button will appear, so tap it. 3. A confirmation message will appear, so tap "Delete Note." * Deleted notes cannot be restored.

About

Just Note2

This note-taking app offers a minimalist, ad-free, and privacy-focused experience. It securely stores your notes in a sandboxed environment and saves them in real-time, all for free.

Highlights
  • Minimalist design
  • Ad-free experience
  • Privacy-first data handling
  • Sandboxed environment for security
  • Real-time note saving
  • Dark mode support
Features
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Experience the epitome of simplicity with our note-taking app "Just Note". Designed with a minimalist approach, our application ensures an ad-free environment where your privacy is paramount. We don't gather your data, and our sandbox nature guarantees a secure space for your notes. What's more? It's completely free. Plus, never miss a thought with our real-time save feature. Dive into a seamless and safe note-taking experience now! Key Features: - Minimalist Design: Uncluttered and straightforward. - Ad-free: No interruptions, just your notes. - Privacy-first: We don't collect or store your data. - Sandboxed Environment: Your notes stay safe and secure. - Completely Free: No hidden charges or in-app purchases. - Real-time Save: Your thoughts are captured as you type. - Dark Mode: For a comfortable reading experience in low-light conditions.

Screenshots

Notes Basic4 screens
Just Note23 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Just Note2 at 5.0 against Notes Basic's 2.0. Just Note2 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Notes Basic's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 10 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Just Note2 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Notes Basic ships an update weekly, Just Note2 every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Notes Basic versus Just Note2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotes BasicJust Note2
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 10 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYudai AbeKOSUKE OSAWA

In-app purchases

None

Notes Basic

No in-app purchases

None

Just Note2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Notes Basic free?
Notes Basic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Just Note2 free?
Just Note2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Notes Basic or Just Note2?
Just Note2 is rated higher. Notes Basic averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Just Note2 averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Notes Basic or Just Note2 have ads?
Notes Basic shows ads; Just Note2 does not.
Which is updated more often, Notes Basic or Just Note2?
Notes Basic ships an update weekly, and Just Note2 every 10 months. Most recently, Notes Basic was updated on October 23, 2026 and Just Note2 on October 30, 2026.

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