Stupid Notes vs Boring Widget
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
Boring Widget
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Boring Widget turns your Home Screen into something you actually enjoy looking at β minimal, monochrome-first widgets with real customization, not endless clutter. WIDGETS β’ Clock β a clean, distraction-free time display β’ Date β day and date at a glance β’ Battery β an elegant charge ring β’ Photo β your own picture, beautifully framed β’ Countdown β track days until anything that matters β’ Quote β a rotating line of inspiration, every day MAKE IT YOURS Every widget supports multiple themes and fonts, from soft neutrals to bold monochrome, so your Home Screen matches your style β not the other way around. SIMPLE TO ADD Design your widget in the app, then add it to your Home Screen in a few taps. Change your mind anytime β edit any widget's look whenever you like. GO PREMIUM Unlock every widget type, all theme palettes, and every premium font with a single subscription or one-time purchase β no ads, ever. Boring Widget is built for people who want their phone to feel calm, clean, and entirely their own. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Boring Widget at every 2 days against Stupid Notes's every 4 days. Boring Widget also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, 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 Boring Widget sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Stupid Notes ships an update every 4 days, Boring Widget every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stupid Notes | Boring Widget |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 2 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | David Pfluegl | Satyam Tiwari |
In-app purchases
Stupid Notes
- Stupid Notes Pro$6.991 Year
Boring Widget
- Monthly Premium7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Annual Premium$19.991 Year
- One Time Purchase$39.99









