Comparison

Notes for iPhone vs Paddi

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

Head to head
About

Notes for iPhone

Easily create reminders and take notes with an intuitive interface. Manage your notes and tasks directly from your Apple Watch, and access your most recent entries via widgets. Personalize your experience with themes and ensure your data is backed up and synced across devices.

Highlights
  • Apple Watch management
  • Voice dictation for notes
  • Widget for quick access
  • iCloud backup and sync
  • Customizable themes
  • To-do list functionality
  • Color markers for notes
Features
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Just you and your note. YepNotes is a clean and focused note-taking app designed to give you a simple space to write, without visual clutter or unnecessary distractions. It is made for the small things you do not want to forget: an idea, a shopping list, a task for later, a Wi-Fi code, a parking spot, a recipe or an important reminder. A clean and fast way to capture quick notes, lists and reminders. Open, write, swipe, done. ◆ Just you and your note YepNotes is designed around a simple idea: when you need to write something down, the app should stay out of the way. No heavy workspace, no crowded interface, just a clear place for your note. ◆ Quick notes, without friction Capture your ideas in seconds with a simple and focused note-taking experience. YepNotes helps you save small thoughts, memos, lists and reminders without complicated menus. ◆ Designed around gestures YepNotes keeps the interface clean with natural swipe gestures. Swipe to save, cancel, delete, create notes or access quick actions without adding buttons everywhere. ◆ Notes, photos and checklists Create simple notes with text, photos and checklists. Keep everything useful in one place, whether you are preparing a list, saving an idea or organizing a task. ◆ Reminders and notifications Add reminders to your notes and get notified at the right time. Perfect for tasks, appointments, shopping lists or anything you do not want to forget. ◆ Tasks and to-do lists Turn quick notes into simple tasks. Use YepNotes to manage your priorities, prepare your day, organize a recipe or keep track of things to do. ◆ Lists and color markers Organize your notes with lists and colors. Keep important notes easy to spot and sort your ideas, lists, tasks and memos in a way that makes sense to you. ◆ Siri Shortcuts Create notes faster with Siri Shortcuts. Add a note to a list, create a note with a reminder, or save a note directly in a specific list without opening the app. ◆ iCloud sync Sync your notes across your Apple devices with iCloud. Keep your notes with you on iPhone, iPad and more. ◆ YepNotes on Apple Watch Create notes by dictation, add reminders, manage lists, delete notes and mark important notes with colors directly from your Apple Watch. ◆ Widgets for quick access Add YepNotes widgets to quickly see your recent notes, reminders and important information on your Home Screen, Lock Screen or Today View. ◆ Customizable themes Personalize YepNotes with different themes and make your note-taking experience feel more comfortable and personal. ◆ YepNotes Pro Unlock more ways to organize your notes with YepNotes Pro. Customize your note lists with icons and colors, create more than 10 note lists, and use advanced list widgets to keep your notes visible and easy to access. Choose the Pro option that fits you best: monthly, yearly or lifetime. YepNotes is not made to be a heavy workspace. It is made to help you capture quick notes, simple lists and everyday reminders with less friction. Just you and your note. Download YepNotes and start taking simple notes faster. __________ Twitter: YepNoteS Terms of Use: https://yepnotes.kangama.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://yepnotes.kangama.com/en/privacy-policy/

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Paddi

Features
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Paddi is a simple and colorful notes and memo app designed for capturing the little things you want to remember. Whether you're writing a quick reminder, making a shopping list, saving a study note, or jotting down an idea, Paddi keeps your notes simple, organized, and easy to manage. QUICK NOTES Capture your thoughts without unnecessary complexity. Create notes quickly Edit notes anytime Keep important information organized Write quick reminders and ideas Use notes for everyday tasks Paddi is made for those moments when you just need somewhere simple to put something down. LISTS AND CHECKLISTS Turn your notes into simple lists for everyday activities. Use Paddi for: Shopping lists Study checklists Work tasks Daily activities Things to remember Personal goals Keep your lists lightweight and easy to update. REMINDERS Use your notes to keep track of things you don't want to forget. Create notes for: Daily reminders Important tasks Appointments Assignments Shopping Personal activities Paddi keeps your reminders and notes together in one simple experience. COLORFUL NOTES Make your notes easier to recognize and organize with colors. Use different colors for different types of information: School Work Shopping Personal Ideas Reminders Choose the style that works best for you and make your notes feel more personal. SIMPLE BY DESIGN Paddi isn't trying to be a complicated productivity system. It's for the small things. A thought you don't want to forget. A shopping list. A quick reminder. A school task. An idea that suddenly came to mind. Open Paddi, write it down, and move on. PRIVATE AND SIMPLE Paddi is designed to keep note-taking straightforward. No complicated setup No account required for basic note-taking Simple interface Lightweight experience Designed for quick everyday notes PERFECT FOR Quick notes Sticky notes Memos Reminders Shopping lists Study notes Work notes Checklists Personal notes Daily tasks Random ideas WHY PADDI? There are plenty of note-taking apps designed for large documents, complicated organization systems, and advanced productivity workflows. Paddi is different. It's designed for small notes and everyday reminders - the things you need to write down quickly and come back to later. Write it down. Keep it simple. Remember it with Paddi. Developed with care by Bigz Apps.

Screenshots

Notes for iPhone4 screens
Paddi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Notes for iPhone at Free against Paddi's $0.99. Paddi's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (daily vs every 10 days). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Notes for iPhone is free to download; Paddi costs $0.99 up front. Notes for iPhone sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Paddi asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Notes for iPhone ships an update every 10 days, Paddi daily. The most recent releases landed on August 30, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Notes for iPhone versus Paddi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotes for iPhonePaddi
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.0 (71 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews34.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings71 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKarim AngamaJohn Carlo Cacao

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Notes for iPhone

Subscriptions2
  • YepNotes Pro Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • YepNoteS Pro Annual7 Days trial$11.991 Year
One-time1
  • YepNoteS Pro Lifetime$49.99
None

Paddi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Notes for iPhone free?
Notes for iPhone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Paddi free?
Paddi costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Notes for iPhone or Paddi have ads?
Neither Notes for iPhone nor Paddi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Notes for iPhone or Paddi?
Notes for iPhone ships an update every 10 days, and Paddi daily. Most recently, Notes for iPhone was updated on August 30, 2026 and Paddi on September 11, 2026.

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