Stupid Notes vs NoteIQ
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Stupid Notes
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Stupid Notes for Clever People Stupid Notes is a minimalist note-taking app that focuses on what matters.Β No fancy formatting, just plain text and checklists. - Create multiple notepads to organize your thoughts - Move or copy notes between notepadsΒ - Stupid search helps you find exactly what you're looking for within your notepads. This app is designed for people who want a straightforward tool without unnecessary features or distractions.Β Open it, type your thoughts, and get on with your day. Perfect for shopping lists, quick ideas, daily tasks, or anything else you need to write down and find later. Upgrade to Stupid Pro to create unlimited Notepads. If you subscribe to Stupid Pro, payment will be charged to your Apple account and your account will be charged for renewal at the end of the current period. Auto-renewal can be turned off by going to settings in the App Store after purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://stupidnotes.com/privacy
NoteIQ
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NoteIQ helps you actually understand what you study. Capture notes, upload documents, or import materials β and let AI break everything down so it sticks. What you get: 1. AI-powered analysis β go beyond reading, actually get it 2. Clear summaries β fast recall when it matters 3. Auto-generated quizzes β test yourself instantly 4. Smart flashcards β retain whatβs important 5. Unlimited uploads β PDFs, lecture notes, anything 6. Export your insights β use them anywhere Study Sessions (for when you need real focus) Lock in and study without distractions. Your apps stay blocked β and you earn break time by answering quizzes based on what you just learned. No fake studying. Just progress. For people who value their time Students, professionals, creators β anyone tired of rereading without understanding. Study less. Understand more. Thatβs NoteIQ. Terms Of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Stupid Notes at none against NoteIQ's shown. Stupid Notes also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days). NoteIQ's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Stupid Notes sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per year and NoteIQ sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Stupid Notes ships an update every 4 days, NoteIQ every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stupid Notes | NoteIQ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days β better | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | David Pfluegl | Paypaxe |
In-app purchases
Stupid Notes
- Stupid Notes Pro$6.991 Year
NoteIQ
- Starter User$0.99
- Students$2.99
- Power User$4.99
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- Pro User$8.99









