# Just the note vs Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists at 29 against Just the note's 1. Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Just the note sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Just the note against 4.9 for Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists has 29 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Just the note ships an update every 2 months, Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Just the note | Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-the-note/id6474261979/reviews)** | [4.9 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-notes-notepad-and-lists/id6749871033/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **29** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 62 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vladimir Tezin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546233266) | [Kodeo Labs Ab](https://appshunter.io/developer/1830453205) |

## What reviewers say

### Just the note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-the-note/id6474261979)

Capture thoughts and ideas instantly with a minimalist note-taking application. Designed for speed and simplicity, it allows for quick entry via widgets or a single swipe. Get your notes down without distraction.

**Highlights:** One-swipe note creation, Widget for one-tap notes, Minimalist interface, Fast and convenient, Simple note-taking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Just the note + | $0.99 | per month |
| Thanks to the author | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gift to the author | $1.99 | one-time |
| Many thanks to the author | $1.99 | one-time |
| Just the note plus (lifetime) | $5.99 | one-time |


### Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-notes-notepad-and-lists/id6749871033)

Capture ideas, to-dos, and reminders instantly with this fast, lightweight notepad. Enjoy a simple, distraction-free interface that works entirely offline and keeps your data private on your device. Organize and edit notes with ease for a clean note-taking experience.

**Highlights:** Quick note-taking, Distraction-free interface, Offline functionality, Private and secure, Note organization, Easy editing and deletion

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Notes Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro - Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Just the note free?

Just the note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists free?

Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Just the note or Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists?

Just the note is rated higher. Just the note averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists averages 4.9 from 29 ratings.

### Do Just the note or Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists have ads?

Neither Just the note nor Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Just the note or Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists?

Just the note ships an update every 2 months, and Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists every 3 weeks. Most recently, Just the note was updated on November 4, 2026 and Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists on October 30, 2026.

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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.*