Comparison

Notez vs Simple Notes

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

Head to head
About

Notez

A straightforward note-taking application designed for quick capture on Apple devices. It offers a dark theme, customizable fonts, and the ability to share notes to other applications.

Highlights
  • Dark theme mode
  • Customizable font sizes and faces
  • Open notes in other apps
  • Note preview
  • Display modified date
  • New shortcuts toolbar
Features
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Notez, The Simple Dark Theme Note Taking App It provides a simple interface to take notes quickly on your iPhone, iPod and iPad. It comes features like an awesome night/dark theme mode! Features: + Light and Night/Dark Themes + Different Font Sizes and Faces + Open Note in any of your favorite Apps + Show Note Preview + Display Modified Date Ver1.9 + New Shortcuts toolbar Notez will always stay ads free! Please rate us!

About

Simple Notes

This app offers a clean and efficient way to organize your thoughts and ideas. Easily add images, organize notes into colored folders, and secure your entries with a passcode. Customize the look with various themes and fonts, and back up your data to iCloud.

Highlights
  • Add photos to notes
  • Organize with colored folders
  • Calendar view for notes
  • Passcode and biometric lock
  • Customizable themes and fonts
  • iCloud backup and sync
  • Smart search with tags
Features
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Simple Notes is an easy-to-use notes app that leaves out the extras, so writing, organizing, and finding notes stay simple. Notes go into color-coded folders, and you can find them using the calendar or photo album. No account or setup is required, and the app works offline. Core features are free. Keep everything in one place, from class notes and work memos to a diary or baby journal. [Features] ■ Add Photos to Notes - Attach images to any note - Insert pictures from your photo library, or take a photo on the spot ■ Folder Organization - Create folders to keep your notes organized - Choose from 24 folder colors to tell categories apart at a glance ■ Calendar View - View notes by date using the built-in calendar - Tap any date to see notes for that date — perfect for locating past entries ■ Photo Album - Browse all images added to notes in one place - Tap a photo to jump to its note ■ Home Screen & Lock Screen Widgets - Keep a note on your Home Screen like a sticky note — no need to open the app - Lock Screen widgets let you see a note without unlocking your iPhone - Choose which note to display and its text size *Widgets are part of the Premium Service* ■ Sort Notes & Bullet Lists - Sort by note date, date edited, date created, or title, ascending or descending - Bullet lists make it easy to write shopping and packing lists ■ Passcode Lock - Protect your notes with a passcode - Supports Face ID and Touch ID for quick and secure access ■ Font Styles - Choose from 12 font styles - Choose a playful, elegant, or professional look for your notes ■ Themes and App Icons - Pick from 23 theme colors and matching app icons - Customize the look of the app and even the Home Screen icon ■ Full-Note Image & PDF - Turn an entire note, even a long one with photos, into a single image to share - Export notes as PDFs for work or school ■ Data Backup & Export - Back up your notes to iCloud or export them to your computer - Hand exported notes to AI apps for summaries, or save them to Notion or Google Drive - Export formats: HTML (for Windows), RTFD (for Mac, keeps images), PDF, and TXT *Data export and iCloud backup are part of the Premium Service; notes are also included in your iPhone’s device backup* ■ iCloud Sync - Use iCloud to sync notes across your iPhone and iPad (Premium Service) - Restore your notes on a new device if yours is lost or broken ■ Smart Search - Use the built-in search to quickly find notes - Add text tags like “#Important” to make key notes easier to locate ■ Character Count - Check the character count as you write reports, essays, or fiction - Each note can hold up to 100,000 characters ■ Text Display Settings - Adjust text size, contrast, and line spacing - Ideal if you prefer larger text or need better readability - Dark Mode is supported for nighttime use ■ Remove Ads - The Premium Service hides all ads - Enjoy a clean, distraction-free screen for your notes [Great For] - Students: class and lecture notes with photos, one folder per course — export notes as PDF or text and hand them to AI apps for exam prep - Parents: a baby journal with photos, growth records, and family memos in folders - Work: meeting notes, ideas, and memos in one place — tap the mic on the iOS keyboard to dictate notes, handy for transcripts and meeting minutes - Writers: novels, blog drafts, and reports — live character count and PDF sharing [Good to Know] - Works on iPhone and iPad (iOS/iPadOS 14 or later) - Works offline — create and view notes even in Airplane Mode - No handwriting or audio recording — the focus is simple text-and-photo notes [Help & Contact] - For help, go to “Help / FAQ” in the app settings - If you still have questions, tap “Contact Us” on the help screen - For faster support, contact us through the app rather than leaving an App Store review 【Terms of Service】 https://komorebi-studio.com/tos_en.html 【Privacy Policy】 https://komorebi-studio.com/policyredirect.html

Screenshots

Notez4 screens
Simple Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Simple Notes at 4.7 against Notez's 4.2. Simple Notes also leads on ratings volume (790 vs 15). Notez's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Simple Notes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Notez asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Simple Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Notes has 790 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 92% of Notez's written reviews are positive against 88% of Simple Notes's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Notez ships an update every 10 days, Simple Notes every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Notez versus Simple Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotezSimple Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (15 ratings)4.7 (790 ratings) — better
Positive reviews92.0% of reviews — better87.5% of reviews
Number of ratings15790 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB206 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKappz LLCKomorebi Inc.

Customer experience

Notez

All ratings15 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive92.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.0%

Simple Notes

All ratings790 ratings
Positive94.2%
Neutral3.2%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews120 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral5.8%
Negative6.7%

Bugs and requests

Notez

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Simple Notes

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • No local PC backup and restore feature
  • UI looks outdated and childish

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add ability to pin notes at the top of a folder
  • Implement iCloud sync between devices
  • Introduce more text formatting options (bold, italics, underline, etc.)
  • Allow changing folder colors

In-app purchases

None

Notez

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Simple Notes

Subscriptions2
  • Premium (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • Premium (Annual)7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Service$39.99

Questions

Is Notez free?
Notez is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simple Notes free?
Simple Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Notez or Simple Notes?
Simple Notes is rated higher. Notez averages 4.2 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Simple Notes averages 4.7 from 790 ratings.
Do Notez or Simple Notes have ads?
Simple Notes shows ads; Notez does not.
Which is updated more often, Notez or Simple Notes?
Notez ships an update every 10 days, and Simple Notes every 3 months. Most recently, Notez was updated on September 29, 2026 and Simple Notes on October 2, 2026.

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