# SimpleNote vs Notes

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Notes at 15.6 against SimpleNote's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | SimpleNote | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 days |
| Size | 6 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SungJun Hong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1672261509) | [KIET NGUYEN TAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1696408238) |

## What reviewers say

### SimpleNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplenote-to-do-list/id6499097421)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-notepad-and-notebook/id6514304127)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SimpleNote free?

SimpleNote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Notes free?

Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do SimpleNote or Notes have ads?

Neither SimpleNote nor Notes shows ads.

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