The Simplest Note vs Ripple
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Simplest Note
This app helps you focus on essential information by providing a clean interface for notes, to-do lists, and planners. It features widgets for home and lock screens, iCloud sync, and supports light and dark modes for a better user experience.
- Minimalist UI
- All information on one screen
- Home and lock screen widgets
- iCloud synchronization
- Light and dark appearance support
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HOW TO USE: Select only the essential information for your daily life and update it as needed." USE CASE: Quick Note, To-Do List, Shoping List, Wish List, Habit List, Planner, Timetable, Original Template etc. SIMPLICITY IS BEST • No unnecessary UI elements or features EVERYTHING ON ONE SCREEN • Focus on what's really important THE SHORTER, THE BETTER • Delete "done" things AVAILBALE ON LOCK SCREEN AND HOME SCREEN • Supports various types of widgets AVAILBALE ON iPHONE AND iPAD • Supports iCloud synchronization BETTER FOR YOUR EYE • Supports light and dark appearance
Ripple
Capture ideas and inspirations with a minimalist notebook app. Enjoy a distraction-free writing experience with customizable colors, flexible note modes, and intuitive gestures. Prioritizes privacy with local storage and optional iCloud sync.
- Distraction-free note-taking
- Vibrant colorful notes
- Customizable interface
- Flexible note modes (sticky, list)
- Magic gestures for navigation
- Local data storage
- iCloud sync
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Welcome to Ripple Note Experience a minimalist notes app crafted for those who value efficiency and simplicity. With just a tap, effortlessly capture your inspirations, ideas, excerpts, and diaries. Our mission is to simplify note-taking and empower your creativity to flow freely. ------ Pure Note-Taking Experience Enjoy a distraction-free environment focused solely on text notes. Quickly record your thoughts in their simplest form—no unnecessary frills. Vibrant Colorful Notes Add personality to your notes by choosing from a range of colors for each entry. Make your content more lively and visually intuitive. Customizable Interface Tailor the app to reflect your unique style. Whether you prefer a clean, minimalist look or something more personalized, create a workspace that inspires you. Flexible Note Modes Switch between sticky note mode for creativity and list mode for efficient organization, adapting seamlessly to different scenarios. Magic Gestures Navigate effortlessly with intuitive gestures to open tags, search, or access settings—making every action smoother and more natural. Privacy Protection Your privacy is our priority. All data is stored locally by default, and you can sync across multiple devices via iCloud with your permission, ensuring your information is safe and secure. With these thoughtfully designed features, Ripple Note is your perfect blend of simplicity and functionality, helping you capture and organize life’s moments with ease. ------ Subscriptions: Monthly Membership: $0.99 (USD) Annual Membership: $9.99 (USD) ------ Follow Us: X (Twitter): @ripple_note RedNote (小红书): @ripplenote Email: norasun@gmail.com ------ Privacy Policy: https://ripplenote.me/en/privacy/ Terms of Service: https://ripplenote.me/en/terms/ Licensed Application End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Ripple at Free against The Simplest Note's $1.99. Ripple also leads on ratings volume (10 vs 1). The Simplest Note's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 11 days). On rating, 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
Ripple is free to download; The Simplest Note costs $1.99 up front. Ripple sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. The Simplest Note asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for The Simplest Note against 5.0 for Ripple. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ripple has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of The Simplest Note's written reviews are positive against 88% of Ripple's.
The Simplest Note ships an update every 3 days, Ripple every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Simplest Note | Ripple |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (10 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 88.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 10 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 11 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Freemium — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Megumi Hattori | 阳 赵 |
Customer experience
The Simplest Note
Ripple
In-app purchases
The Simplest Note
No in-app purchases
Ripple
- Monthly Pro$0.991 Month
- Monthly Membership2 variants$0.991 Month
- Annual Pro$9.991 Year
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- Annual Membership2 variants$9.991 Year
- All Time Membership$3.99
