# Note Pad+ vs Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Note Pad+ | Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-pad-plus/id6744073661/reviews)** | [4.9 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-notes-notepad-and-lists/id6749871033/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **29** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 42 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ethan Malimon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1801522131) | [Kodeo Labs Ab](https://appshunter.io/developer/1830453205) |

## What reviewers say

### Note Pad+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-pad-plus/id6744073661)

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.

**Highlights:** Quick note-taking, Smart reminders, Organized and searchable notes, Customizable themes, Intuitive design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-notes-notepad-and-lists/id6749871033)

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.

**Highlights:** Quick note-taking, Distraction-free interface, Offline functionality, Private and secure, Note organization, Easy editing and deletion

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Notes Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro - Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Note Pad+ free?

Note Pad+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists free?

Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Note Pad+ or Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists?

Note Pad+ is rated higher. Note Pad+ averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists averages 4.9 from 29 ratings.

### Do Note Pad+ or Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists have ads?

Neither Note Pad+ nor Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Note Pad+ or Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists?

Note Pad+ ships an update every 8 months, and Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists every 3 weeks. Most recently, Note Pad+ was updated on October 30, 2026 and Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists on October 30, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*