Comparison

Plain_Note vs Kipin

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

Head to head
About

Plain_Note

A fast, minimal note-taking app for professionals. Capture and organize thoughts instantly with plain text, character counts, and OCR from photos. Ideal for quick jotting, archiving, and sharing.

Highlights
  • Plain text notes
  • Character and word count
  • Export notes
  • OCR text extraction from photos
  • Smart file sorting
  • Powerful search functionality
  • Split view for iPad/Mac
Features
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Plain Note is a fast and minimal note-taking app designed for working professionals who value speed, simplicity, and plain text. Whether you're in a meeting, on a call, or brainstorming ideas - Plain Note helps you capture and organize thoughts instantly, without the clutter. Key Features: • **Plain Text by Default** All your notes are saved as clean, unformatted plain text - perfect for copy-pasting, archiving, or exporting anywhere. • **Character and Word Count + Export** Instantly view the number of characters and words in your note. Easily share or export as plain text to other apps or collaborators. • **Split View for Power Users** On landscape mode (iPad or Mac), view your file list and editor side by side = a true productivity boost. • **OCR from Photo Library** Send an image to the app from your Photos, and it will automatically extract text using OCR - then save it as plain text. • **Smart File Sorting** Sort your notes by file name or modification time to quickly find what you need. • **Powerful Search** Search by filename or inside the content of your notes - find what you're looking for in seconds. --- Plain Note is built for professionals who need a fast, distraction-free environment to jot down, organize, and share ideas - without the overhead of rich formatting or complex tools. Download Plain Note and get back to writing, not waiting.

About

Kipin

Easily save and organize links, screenshots, and notes in one place. "Share to Save" functionality allows quick collection of inspiration without leaving other apps. Customize categories and access your saved content offline.

Highlights
  • Save links, screenshots, and notes in one tap
  • Organize content by custom categories
  • Quick search functionality
  • Offline access to saved content
  • Personalized themes and dark mode
  • Secure local storage
Features
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Introducing Kipin, your essential lifestyle app 'Links you saved somewhere but can't find anymore' Screenshots getting completely lost in your messy camera roll... Now, keep them neat and aesthetic in Kipin! Save recipe, outfit, cafe links, screenshots & notes in 1 tap! Easily collect your inspiration with this ultimate bookmark manager. Open Kipin when: Wishlists (Links): Travel spots, recipes you wanna try. Just share the link and it automatically gets a pretty thumbnail and title. Hotspots & Inspo (Images): Aesthetic cafes, pretty outfits from shops! Share screenshots instantly. Your gallery stays clean. Diary & Notes: Good quotes from books, sudden ideas, or important news. Leave them like cute post-its. The magic that keeps your flow: "Share to Save" You don't even need to open the app! Found something you like on Instagram, Chrome, or YouTube? Tap the [Share ] button at the bottom. Choose Kipin, select a category, and you're done! Save things to your personal space without breaking your shopping or SNS flow! Categories tailored to your vibe Wishlist, diet plans, date courses, fandoms, self-care... Create categories based on your interests. Saved content is neatly sorted into [Links / Images / Notes] tabs. Pro tips for using Kipin 200% 1-sec Search: Forgot the name of that restaurant you saved? Find it with just one word. My Bests: Swipe the list and tap the star (bookmark) to collect only your absolute favorite items. My Aesthetic Theme: Decorate Kipin with your favorite accent color. (Dark mode supported) Offline Mode: Even without data on a flight or traveling abroad, you can view your saved screenshots and notes, and even save new ones! (Note: Data connection is required to visit saved links.) Your 100% private secret vault (Data is safe) Kipin does not use external servers. All saved records are kept ONLY on your smartphone. Not even the Kipin operators can see them, so save with peace of mind! Note: If you delete the app, your data will also be deleted. To protect your precious records, please use Kipin Pro's 'Google Drive Backup'. (It saves only to a hidden folder in your account, so even Google can't peek into it.) Kipin Pro (Optional) Need a more powerful personal space? Create unlimited categories Safe even if you delete the app or change phones! Cloud backup & restore Fingerprint & PIN lock for perfect privacy Completely removes annoying ads Download Kipin right now and organize without missing a thing! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Plain_Note4 screens
Kipin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Kipin at Free against Plain_Note's $1.99. Kipin also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.0). Plain_Note's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On rating 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

Kipin is free to download; Plain_Note costs $1.99 up front. Kipin sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Plain_Note asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Plain_Note against 5.0 for Kipin. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Plain_Note ships an update weekly, Kipin every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Plain_Note versus Kipin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlain_NoteKipin
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSun Min Parksanghun jeong

Customer experience

Plain_Note

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Kipin

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Plain_Note

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Kipin

Subscriptions1
  • Kipin Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Kipin Pro$20.99

Questions

Is Plain_Note free?
Plain_Note costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kipin free?
Kipin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Plain_Note or Kipin?
Plain_Note and Kipin are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do Plain_Note or Kipin have ads?
Kipin shows ads; Plain_Note does not.
Which is updated more often, Plain_Note or Kipin?
Plain_Note ships an update weekly, and Kipin every 3 weeks. Most recently, Plain_Note was updated on October 7, 2026 and Kipin on October 21, 2026.

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