Comparison

Notes Basic vs MySimpleEditor

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

MySimpleEditor

Features
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This editor is a high-performance text editor designed for professionals who use editors regularly. It supports advanced search and replace operations using regular expressions, as well as the ability to save and execute macros, automating repetitive tasks. Equipped with advanced features and flexible tools, it enhances work efficiency and streamlines your text editing workflow.

Screenshots

Notes Basic4 screens
MySimpleEditor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: MySimpleEditor at none against Notes Basic's shown. Notes Basic's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.5). On price, 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Notes Basic ships an update weekly, MySimpleEditor every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on June 3, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Notes Basic versus MySimpleEditor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotes BasicMySimpleEditor
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYudai AbeNaoki Sakura

In-app purchases

None

Notes Basic

No in-app purchases

None

MySimpleEditor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Notes Basic free?
Notes Basic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MySimpleEditor free?
MySimpleEditor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Notes Basic or MySimpleEditor have ads?
Notes Basic shows ads; MySimpleEditor does not.
Which is updated more often, Notes Basic or MySimpleEditor?
Notes Basic ships an update weekly, and MySimpleEditor every 4 months. Most recently, Notes Basic was updated on June 3, 2026 and MySimpleEditor on September 17, 2026.

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