Comparison

Notes Basic vs Note Taker

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

Note Taker

Capture, organize, and share your thoughts and ideas effortlessly. This app offers a powerful editor, checklist creation, voice-to-text, and image insertion to enhance your note-taking experience. Stay organized with folder management, secure notes, and trash recovery.

Highlights
  • Powerful editor with customizable text styles
  • Intuitive checklist creation for tasks
  • Voice-to-text for quick note capture
  • Image insertion into notes
  • Folder management for organization
  • Secure notes with lock and password recovery
  • Easy sharing of notes
Features
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NoteMe: Capture, Organize, & Share Your Thoughts Effortlessly Welcome to NoteMe, the notepad app that's revolutionizing the way you capture, organize, and now, effortlessly share your thoughts and ideas. Whether you're penning down quick notes, detailed lists, or capturing fleeting thoughts, NoteMe is your go-to app for keeping everything neat, accessible, and shareable. Why NoteMe? - Powerful Editor: Unleash your creativity with our advanced editor—from lists and bullets to customizable text sizes, styles, and colors. - Create checklist: Our intuitive checklist feature is perfect for busy individuals who need to stay on top of tasks. Create personalized checklists for shopping, cooking, and more. - Voice to Text: Quickly convert spoken words into written notes with our intuitive voice-to-text feature. - Image Insertion: Add depth to your notes by incorporating images directly into your entries. - Customizable Backgrounds: Tailor your note-taking ambiance with customizable backgrounds, choosing from colors or images to match your mood. - Easy Sharing: Share your notes with friends, family, or colleagues at the tap of a button, making collaboration and sharing ideas simpler than ever. Stay Organized: - Folder Management: Sort your notes into specific folders for streamlined access and organization. - Secure Notes: Keep personal notes private with our lock feature, and rest easy with password recovery options. - Varied Themes: Express yourself with an assortment of themes, personalizing your notepad's look and feel. - Trash Recovery: Deleted notes are safely moved to the trash, giving you a chance to recover them before they're gone for good. Boost Your Note-Taking: - Backup & Restore: Move your note collection between devices seamlessly with our backup and restore feature. You can backup locally or use Google Drive. - Pin/Unpin: Highlight crucial notes by pinning them to the top of your list. - Sort Options: Personalize your organizational method with various sorting options. Get NoteMe Today! Embrace the ultimate note-taking experience with NoteMe. Beyond just capturing and organizing your thoughts, NoteMe's new easy-sharing functionality ensures that your great ideas and important reminders can be shared with anyone, anytime. Perfect for anyone and everyone—from students and professionals to anyone looking to streamline their daily life—NoteMe is here to help you stay organized, productive, and connected. Download NoteMe now and start organizing your life in a way that's not just efficient, but also collaborative and connected! We're Eager to Hear from You: We cherish your feedback. For any inquiries, suggestions, or to share how NoteMe has transformed your note-taking and sharing experience, reach out to us at support@godhitech.com. Together, let's make NoteMe the best it can be. Welcome to the NoteMe community, where capturing and sharing your thoughts has never been easier! Term Of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Notes Basic4 screens
Note Taker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Note Taker at 4.2 against Notes Basic's 2.0. Note Taker also leads on ratings volume (5 vs 1). Notes Basic's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Note Taker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Notes Basic asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Note Taker holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Note Taker has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Notes Basic ships an update weekly, Note Taker every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Notes Basic versus Note Taker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotes BasicNote Taker
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings)4.2 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB90 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYudai AbeGODHITECH JSC

Customer experience

Notes Basic

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Note Taker

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

None

Notes Basic

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Note Taker

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Yearly subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$14.99

Questions

Is Notes Basic free?
Notes Basic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Note Taker free?
Note Taker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Notes Basic or Note Taker?
Note Taker is rated higher. Notes Basic averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Note Taker averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.
Do Notes Basic or Note Taker have ads?
Both Notes Basic and Note Taker show ads.
Which is updated more often, Notes Basic or Note Taker?
Notes Basic ships an update weekly, and Note Taker every 2 months. Most recently, Notes Basic was updated on October 6, 2026 and Note Taker on September 27, 2026.

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