# RichTextNote vs TabPad

The clearest difference is rating: TabPad at 4.0 against RichTextNote's 3.3. TabPad also leads on update cadence (every 7 months vs every 54 months). RichTextNote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TabPad sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. RichTextNote asks for nothing beyond the download.

TabPad holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 50% and 50% positive.

RichTextNote ships an update every 54 months, TabPad every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RichTextNote | TabPad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/richtextnote/id659334257/reviews) | **[4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabpad/id1642657915/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 54 months | **Every 7 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [著显 朱](https://appshunter.io/developer/509801283) | [Shigenori Kumagai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1019096445) |

## What reviewers say

### RichTextNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/richtextnote/id659334257)

Create formatted notes with rich text editing capabilities, including font customization and list creation. Secure your entries with a password and store them locally. Notes can be easily shared via email.

**Highlights:** Rich text editing, Password protection, Node and number lists, Text size and color customization, Background color options, Local database storage, Email sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### TabPad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabpad/id1642657915)

Organize your notes with a colorful tabbed interface, similar to sticky notes. Pin important notes to the top and quickly find what you need with keyword search. Cloud synchronization is available for seamless access across devices.

**Highlights:** Colorful tabbed note organization, Pin important notes, Keyword search functionality, Cloud synchronization, Cross-device support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade(macOS) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade(iOS) | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RichTextNote free?

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

### Is TabPad free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RichTextNote or TabPad?

TabPad is rated higher. RichTextNote averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while TabPad averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do RichTextNote or TabPad have ads?

TabPad shows ads; RichTextNote does not.

### Which is updated more often, RichTextNote or TabPad?

RichTextNote ships an update every 54 months, and TabPad every 7 months. Most recently, RichTextNote was updated on June 5, 2026 and TabPad on September 14, 2026.

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