Simple Note in Life vs Minimalist Notebook
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Simple Note in Life
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Simple Note is the perfect app for jotting down quick thoughts, memos, lists, and reminders effortlessly. With its intuitive interface and minimalistic design, capturing your ideas has never been easier. Whether you're brainstorming, making a to-do list, or just need a digital notepad, Simple Note has got you covered.
Minimalist Notebook
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Minimalist Notebook – One Page, One Day, Fully Yours Minimalist Notebook is a serene space for writing, planning, and remembering, centered around the simple concept that each day deserves its own page. Open the app and today’s page is ready to start typing. Swipe left or right to navigate through past and future dates, or tap the calendar icon to jump to any date. No more stacks of folders or endless tags—just a clean sheet for every day. Minimal Design, Maximum Privacy • Your data remains on your device. Notes and images are stored locally using lightweight, open formats. • There are no accounts, no cloud sync, and nothing sent to servers. • Focus on writing with a distraction-free interface, soft colors, and thoughtful spacing that let your words stand out. Flexible Text with Markdown • Headings & formatting: Use simple Markdown for headings, bold, italic, underline, or strikethrough. • Lists: Create bulleted or numbered lists, or interactive checklists you can tick off with a tap. Lists never auto-format—you control every line. • Code-friendly: Add inline code or fenced code blocks with monospaced styling. Images, Right Where You Need Them • Inline photos: Insert pictures directly into your text and view them in place during Preview. Long-press to delete images. • Attachments strip: Insert PDF documents and visualize them directly in the app. Long-press opens the share menu to choose another app for opening your file. Smooth Editing & Preview • Two modes keep things clear: edit mode for writing and visual mode for beautifully rendered Markdown. • Edit mode uses 2-space indentation (instead of 4) for better readability on phone screens. • Toggle a single button for instant preview, or double-tap in visual mode to start editing right away. Daily Flow • Swipe navigation: Move between yesterday and tomorrow with a simple gesture. • Quick calendar jump: Tap the calendar icon to go straight to any date. • Bookmarks: Mark crucial notes so you can find essentials fast. Data Management • All notebooks are stored exclusively on your device. Nothing is uploaded, shared, or hidden. Minimalist Notebook provides you with a single, private page for each day. Nothing more, nothing less. It’s a calm space for contemplation, planning, and documenting life without distractions, accounts, or hidden data collection. Your words and images remain on your device, entirely under your control.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Simple Note in Life at 12.0 against Minimalist Notebook's 18.5. On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Simple Note in Life | Minimalist Notebook |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Phan Thanh Lam | Juan de Gracia |
In-app purchases
Simple Note in Life
No in-app purchases
Minimalist Notebook
No in-app purchases





