Comparison

Note Pad+ vs Simple Archive

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Quick note-taking
  • Smart reminders
  • Organized and searchable notes
  • Customizable themes
  • Intuitive design
Features
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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!

About

Simple Archive

Features
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Automatic Note Snapshots While you write, your notes are automatically saved as snapshots. Accidentally deleted content can be reviewed anytime, and you can restore a note to any previous snapshot. Audio File Support Import audio files directly from your device and play them within the app, or download audio files from the web to manage them alongside your notes. Table-Based Notes In addition to plain text, the app supports table-style notes, making it easy to organize structured information. Folder-Based Organization Create multiple folders and store different types of notes just like a file system. Keep your notes clean, organized, and easy to navigate. Local-First Storage Your data is stored locally on your device, giving you full control and privacy.

Screenshots

Note Pad+4 screens
Simple Archive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Simple Archive at every 3 days against Note Pad+'s every 8 months. Note Pad+'s advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Note Pad+ ships an update every 8 months, Simple Archive every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Note Pad+ versus Simple Archive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNote Pad+Simple Archive
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEthan Malimonheo junseo

In-app purchases

None

Note Pad+

No in-app purchases

None

Simple Archive

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Note Pad+ free?
Note Pad+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simple Archive free?
Simple Archive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Note Pad+ or Simple Archive have ads?
Neither Note Pad+ nor Simple Archive shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Note Pad+ or Simple Archive?
Note Pad+ ships an update every 8 months, and Simple Archive every 3 days. Most recently, Note Pad+ was updated on October 13, 2026 and Simple Archive on October 30, 2026.

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