# Note vs Simple Notes

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Simple Notes at 80% against Note's 22%. Simple Notes also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (231 vs 4). Note's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Note sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Simple Notes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.39 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Simple Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Notes has 231 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Note's written reviews are positive against 80% of Simple Notes's.

Note ships an update every 11 days, Simple Notes every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Note | Simple Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-purpose-journal/id6504825711/reviews) | **[4.7 (231 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-notes-note-taking-app/id6742007640/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **231** |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 55 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LT VN TECHNOLOGY COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1753978317) | [Phearoth Phen](https://appshunter.io/developer/925021535) |

## What reviewers say

### Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-purpose-journal/id6504825711)

Capture, organize, and secure your thoughts with a versatile note-taking tool. Features include image notes, checklists, drawing, voice recording, and OCR for image-to-text conversion. Protect your data with PIN code security and operate offline.

**Highlights:** Image notes, Checklists, Drawing tools, Voice recording, Image to text conversion (OCR), PIN code security, Offline operation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Week | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| One Month | $4.99 | per month |
| One Year | $19.99 | per year |


### Simple Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-notes-note-taking-app/id6742007640)

Capture ideas, memos, and tasks effortlessly with this fast and minimal note-taking app. Organize notes into notebooks, sync across devices, and access reminders with home screen widgets. Secure backups and powerful search ensure your thoughts are always accessible.

**Highlights:** Ultra-lightweight and fast, Organize with notebooks, Sync across devices, Sticky notes on home screen, Secure backups, Powerful search tool, Easy note sharing

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $2.39 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $15.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Plan | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Note free?

Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Simple Notes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Note or Simple Notes?

Simple Notes is rated higher. Note averages 2.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Simple Notes averages 4.7 from 231 ratings.

### Do Note or Simple Notes have ads?

Both Note and Simple Notes show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Note or Simple Notes?

Note ships an update every 11 days, and Simple Notes every 8 days. Most recently, Note was updated on October 3, 2026 and Simple Notes on October 10, 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.*