Note Pad+ vs Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Note Pad+
Capture ideas, create to-do lists, and set smart reminders with this intuitive note-taking application. Organize your thoughts and tasks efficiently with a searchable interface and customizable themes.
- Quick note-taking
- Smart reminders
- Organized and searchable notes
- Customizable themes
- Intuitive design
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Stay organized and never forget important tasks with Note Pad+ – the all-in-one app for quick note-taking and smart reminders. Whether you're jotting down ideas, making to-do lists, or setting reminders for important events, Note Pad+ keeps everything in one place with a sleek and intuitive design. Easy Note-Taking – Quickly capture ideas, lists, and thoughts on the go. Smart Reminders – Set reminders for important tasks so you never miss a thing. Organized & Searchable – Keep your notes structured and easily searchable. Customizable Themes – Personalize your note-taking experience with different themes. Note Pad+ makes staying productive effortless. Download now and take control of your notes and reminders!
Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists
Capture ideas, to-dos, and reminders instantly with this fast, lightweight notepad. Enjoy a simple, distraction-free interface that works entirely offline and keeps your data private on your device. Organize and edit notes with ease for a clean note-taking experience.
- Quick note-taking
- Distraction-free interface
- Offline functionality
- Private and secure
- Note organization
- Easy editing and deletion
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Kodeo Notes is a fast, private notepad for everyday notes, checklists and ideas. No ads, no account, no tracking. Your notes stay on your device. WRITE FAST • Open, type, done: a new note is one tap away • Turn lines into checklists and tick things off as you go • Grid or list view, sorted by last edited, date created or title • Search across all your notes • Word and character count for every note STAY ORGANIZED • Group notes in folders (3 free, unlimited with Pro) • Archive notes you want out of the way, restore from trash if you change your mind KEEP IT PRIVATE • No ads and no account required • Lock sensitive notes with Face ID, Touch ID or your passcode (Pro) • Everything is stored locally on your device BACK UP AND RESTORE • Export a backup file of all your notes (Pro) • Restoring a backup is always free MADE TO FEEL RIGHT • Light, dark or system appearance • Available in 18 languages KODEO NOTES PRO Unlock unlimited folders, locked notes and backups with a free trial, a subscription or a one-time purchase, depending on what is offered in your region. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage them in your App Store account settings. Privacy policy: https://kodeo.io/notes/privacy Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Note Pad+ at none against Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists's 2. Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (29 vs 1). On price, rating, ads 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
Both are free to download. Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Note Pad+ asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Note Pad+ against 4.9 for Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists has 29 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Note Pad+ ships an update every 8 months, Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.
| Parameter | Note Pad+ | Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.9 (29 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 29 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ethan Malimon | Kodeo Labs Ab |
Customer experience
Note Pad+
Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists
In-app purchases
Note Pad+
No in-app purchases
Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists
- Notes Pro7 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Pro - Lifetime$4.99
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