Comparison

Notepad Notes vs SmartDocs Library

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Notepad Notes

Features
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Write notes, make checklists and keep private notes locked. Notepad Notes is a simple, fast notebook that opens in a second and keeps everything in one place. No account needed. LOCK PRIVATE NOTES - Lock only the notes you choose with a 4-digit PIN - Unlock instantly with Face ID or Touch ID - Locked notes stay hidden in your list and in reminder notifications - Forgot your PIN? Reset it with your iPhone passcode TEXT NOTES - Format text with bold, italic and underline - Choose the text size and background color for each note - Text color adjusts automatically so every note is easy to read - Add photos, view them full screen, zoom, share or delete - Lined paper style for a real notebook feeling CHECKLISTS & REMINDERS - Create checklists and tick items off as you finish them - Reorder items easily - Set reminders and see the time right on the note - Tap a reminder notification to jump straight to that note ORGANIZE - Grid or list view - Pin important notes to the top - Group notes with labels - Archive notes you want to keep but hide - Search all notes by title, content, checklist items or label BACKUP & RESTORE - Export all notes to a backup file and save it to Files or iCloud Drive - Restore on a new phone with photos, labels, reminders and locks kept - Share any note via Messages, Mail or social apps PRIVATE & OFFLINE - Your notes are stored on your device - Works without an internet connection Have an idea or found a problem? Email us at onedevzteam@gmail.com. We read every message and keep improving the app.

About

SmartDocs Library

Features
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Our Mission: Organize your documents, save you time. SmartDocs Library turns folders you choose into organized document libraries. An Inbox centered workflow let's you scan documents, import files, or share them from other apps. SmartDocs helps you review each document, extract searchable text, add dates, tags, move it into the right folder, and give it a reasonable filename. SmartDocs works around folders you control. Your documents stay in your selected locations, while SmartDocs adds the structure, metadata, search, and workflow you need to make them useful. Main Features: - Turn any folder into a managed document library with full control over your files - Quickly scan, import, and share files from other apps into a focused Inbox - Extract searchable text with OCR and text processing - Add titles, dates, tags, notes, and custom fields - Use folder policies for smart file naming, retention, archive, and trash - Follow-up on important documents with notifications - Organize multiple libraries - Automate scanning and imports with Shortcuts - Works across iPhone, iPad and Mac Built for personal admin, freelancers, and anyone who wants documents filed properly instead of scattered across downloads, messages, and random folders. -- End-User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Notepad Notes4 screens
SmartDocs Library4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Notepad Notes at none against SmartDocs Library's 9. Notepad Notes also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). SmartDocs Library's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 5 days). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. SmartDocs Library sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Notepad Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Notepad Notes ships an update every 5 days, SmartDocs Library daily. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Notepad Notes versus SmartDocs Library: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotepad NotesSmartDocs Library
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysDaily โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size9 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKIET NGUYEN TANThies Harm Landsberger

In-app purchases

None

Notepad Notes

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

SmartDocs Library

Subscriptions2
  • SmartDocs Library Pro Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Smart Docs Library Pro Yearly7 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time7
  • Small Coffee$1.99
  • Medium Coffee$3.99
  • Large Coffee$5.99
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  • Small Meal$7.99
  • Healthy Meal$12.99
  • 1kg Coffee$22.99
  • SmartDocs Pro$49.99

Questions

Is Notepad Notes free?
Notepad Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SmartDocs Library free?
SmartDocs Library is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Notepad Notes or SmartDocs Library have ads?
Neither Notepad Notes nor SmartDocs Library shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Notepad Notes or SmartDocs Library?
Notepad Notes ships an update every 5 days, and SmartDocs Library daily. Most recently, Notepad Notes was updated on October 27, 2026 and SmartDocs Library on October 25, 2026.

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