Simplio Notepad vs StudioTools Connect

A notepad that opens in one tap and then stays out of your way. If you have watched the notes app you used for years grow into a database with AI panels, sign-in screens and a sidebar of features you never asked for, Simplio Notepad is the calm alternative. It is a minimal notepad for jotting quick notes, drafting an email, capturing a meeting line or thinking out loud — no account to create, no cloud you cannot turn off, no friction between the thought and the page. Open the app and you are already in a fast text editor with the cursor blinking. Type, paste, or dictate. Markdown, simple lists and checkboxes are there when you need structure, pin and archive keep the important notes within reach, and search finds the half-remembered line in seconds. Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets surface today's note at a glance, so the scratchpad you started on the train is still one tap away when you sit down at the desk. Export any note as text or PDF when you need to hand it off to a document, an email or a colleague. The interface ships in 39 languages with full VoiceOver support, and the writing app stays deliberately quiet: no ads, no analytics, no engagement loops, no nudges trying to turn a notebook into a productivity system. A simple notepad for journalers, students, meeting note-takers and anyone who wants sticky notes, voice notes and markdown notes in one place that respects their time.

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a professional studio companion with StudioTools Connect – the free iOS app that seamlessly integrates with StudioTools for Mac. WHAT IS STUDIOTOOLS CONNECT? StudioTools Connect brings your recording session to your iOS device, providing real-time DAW status, timecode display, and synchronized lyrics prompting. Perfect for vocalists, musicians, and producers who want hands-free access to essential session information. KEY FEATURES Real-Time DAW Integration • Live recording status (Recording, Playing, Idle) • Accurate timecode display synced with Logic Pro, Pro Tools, and other HUI supported DAWs • Multiple timecode format support (SMPTE, Bars.Beats, Minutes:Seconds, Samples) • Customizable display options (hide frames, keep screen awake) Professional Lyrics Prompter • Timecode-synchronized lyrics display • Automatic scrolling and highlighting during playback • Current + Next section preview • Large, readable text optimized for distance viewing • Perfect for vocal recording sessions Studio Remote Control • Monitor recording state from anywhere in the room • Clean, distraction-free interface • Works over your local Wi-Fi network • No internet connection required PERFECT FOR: • Vocalists recording in the booth • Musicians tracking instruments away from the computer • Producers monitoring sessions from the live room • Podcasters following scripts during recording • Voice-over artists tracking narration HOW IT WORKS 1. Install StudioTools on your Mac (separate purchase) 2. Download StudioTools Connect on your iOS device (FREE) 3. Connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi network 4. StudioTools Connect automatically finds your Mac 5. Tap your Mac's name to connect 6. Start recording - it's that simple! REQUIREMENTS • StudioTools for Mac (version 2.1 or later) - available on the Mac App Store • iOS 17.0 or later • Mac and iOS device on the same local network • Compatible DAW: Logic Pro, Pro Tools, or any DAW with HUI/MIDI control surface support PRIVACY & SECURITY • All communication happens locally on your network • No data sent to external servers • No account registration required ABOUT STUDIOTOOLS StudioTools is a professional macOS application that bridges your DAW with smart home automation, video recording, and now iOS devices. StudioTools Connect extends this functionality to your iPhone and iPad, making your entire studio smarter and more connected. SUPPORT Questions or feedback? Contact us at studiotools@norn.io or visit norn.io/studiotools --- Note: StudioTools Connect is a companion app and requires StudioTools for Mac (sold separately) to function.