Comparison

graynotes vs Simple Reminders

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

Head to head
About

graynotes

Features
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graynotes: Note-taking, simplified. Finally, a notes app that gets out of your way. graynotes strips away the complexity and gives you exactly what you need: a fast, beautiful place to capture your thoughts. Why graynotes? • Smart voice notes - record a quick note with your voice, AI will schedule it for you • Instant capture – Open and start typing immediately • Automatic sync – Your notes appear on all your devices instantly via iCloud • Beautiful design – Clean interface that adapts perfectly to light and dark mode • Action Button - wire up voice notes to your Action Button and never forget a thought or reminder again! Perfect for: • Quick thoughts and ideas • Shopping lists • Meeting notes • Daily journaling • Reminders for later graynotes works seamlessly across iPhone & iPad. Whether you're capturing a quick idea on your phone or reviewing notes on your computer, everything stays perfectly in sync. Download graynotes today for simple, fast note-taking.

About

Simple Reminders

Features
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Pricing: MindPin includes 2 reminders at no charge. Any additional reminders require a paid subscription (in-app purchase). The features below are available in the app; only the number of reminders beyond 2 requires purchase. MindPin helps you keep track of what matters without clutter. Create reminders with titles and notes, set them once or repeat daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly, and get notified so you don't forget. - 2 reminders included free; unlimited reminders require a Premium subscription - Flexible reminders: One-time or repeating (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly) - Calendar view: See when your reminders are due at a glance - Notifications: On-time alerts so you never miss a reminder - Tags: Organize reminders (e.g. work, health, family) - Themes: Light, Dark, Green, Purple, Yellow, and Red - Preferences: Week start (Sunday/Monday) and date format (MM/DD or DD/MM) - Privacy: Your data stays on your device Privacy Policy: https://apps-that-care.com/mindpin/privacy-policy-terms-of-use/

Screenshots

graynotes4 screens
Simple Reminders4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: graynotes at none against Simple Reminders's 2. Simple Reminders's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.5). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Simple Reminders sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. graynotes asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

graynotes ships an update every 5 days, Simple Reminders every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
graynotes versus Simple Reminders: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametergraynotesSimple Reminders
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.515.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdam Van LenteApps That Care OU

In-app purchases

None

graynotes

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Simple Reminders

Subscriptions2
  • MindPin Premium (1 Month)$0.991 Month
  • MindPin Premium (1 Year)$7.991 Year

Questions

Is graynotes free?
graynotes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simple Reminders free?
Simple Reminders is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do graynotes or Simple Reminders have ads?
Neither graynotes nor Simple Reminders shows ads.
Which is updated more often, graynotes or Simple Reminders?
graynotes ships an update every 5 days, and Simple Reminders every 10 days. Most recently, graynotes was updated on October 24, 2026 and Simple Reminders on October 15, 2026.

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