Comparison

Bid vs Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists

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

Head to head
About

Bid

This app helps aviation crew manage their schedules and bid sheets efficiently. It offers features like fast line uploads, live roster integration, and smart notifications for seamless organization.

Highlights
  • Fast lines upload/import
  • Live roster integration
  • Smart notifications
  • Multiple layout options
  • Track duties
  • Review pairings
  • Filter lines
  • Manage bid sheet
Features
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BidBot is the bidding assistant for airline crew, pilots and cabin. Upload your lines, find the ones that actually suit you, build your bid sheet, and send it to the company portal. Then keep BidBot with you all month: your roster keeps itself up to date, check your legality, and see what you are set to earn. BIDDING - Get your lines automatically from the company portal, or upload a lines PDF for any month. - Every line at a glance: block hours, days off, legs, layovers, rest, pairings, carry-over and deadheads. - Filter and sort by what matters to you, then pin a line to your home screen. - BidBot checks every line against your roster and flags the ones that would not be legal for you. - Build your bid sheet in your own order, then export it straight to the company portal. - Export any line as a PDF to print or share. YOUR ROSTER - Your roster updates itself, so it is always current without you lifting a finger. - Your next duty on your home screen, with the widget: report time, where you are going, every leg. - Tap any pairing for the full picture: flights, aircraft, scheduled and actual times, and crew. - Block hours at a glance, this period and the year so far, actual against scheduled. - Add friends by payroll number and see their roster, so you know who is flying where. The names of the crew you fly with are never shared. - Share your roster with family through a private link, so they know when you are back. - Your next report on your Lock Screen, and BidBot can set a real alarm for it. YOUR PAY - See what you are set to earn from your real roster, with a full payslip-style breakdown. - Set your salary once, and every line also shows a smarter pay estimate. UTILITIES FOR CREW - Legality checker: work out your FDP, your limits and your minimum rest. For pilots, your cumulative limits too. - Time calculator for quick Zulu and local time work. - Limits and reference, always in your pocket. - For pilots: an OFP briefing reader and a fuel-sheet check. BUILT FOR CREW - A clean four-tab layout, with guided tours to show you around. - Works on iPhone, iPad and the web. - Works offline once your lines and roster are saved. BidBot is made by crew, for crew. Happy bidding. Note: BidBot is an independent app. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to any airline.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Quick note-taking
  • Distraction-free interface
  • Offline functionality
  • Private and secure
  • Note organization
  • Easy editing and deletion
Features
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Take notes quickly and easily with Kodeo Notes. Whether it’s an idea, a to-do, or something you need to remember, this lightweight notepad helps you write it down instantly. Works offline, loads fast, and keeps your notes private — no accounts, no ads. Features: • Write notes and memos in seconds • Simple, distraction-free interface • Works entirely offline – no internet needed • Private and secure – your data stays on your device • Organize notes in the order you want • Edit or delete notes quickly Why choose Kodeo Notes? Many note apps are bloated, slow, or require an account. Kodeo Notes is different: it’s minimal, fast, and designed for everyday use. Whether you’re jotting down a shopping list, planning a trip, or saving ideas for later, Notepad – Simple Notes & Memos makes it easy. Download now and enjoy a clean, private note-taking experience. Terms of Use: https://kodeo.io/notes/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://kodeo.io/notes/privacy/

Screenshots

Bid4 screens
Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists at 28 against Bid's 3. Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Bid sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Bid against 4.9 for Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists has 28 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Bid versus Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBidSimple Notes, Notepad & Lists
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.9 (28 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings328 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAbdulrahman AlasmariKodeo Labs Ab

Customer experience

Bid

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists

All ratings28 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Bid

One-time3
  • 3 Months Plan$4.99
  • 6 Months Plan$7.99
  • Yearly Plan$11.99
2 purchases

Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists

Subscriptions1
  • Notes Pro7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro - Lifetime$4.99

Questions

Is Bid free?
Bid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists free?
Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bid or Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists?
Bid is rated higher. Bid averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists averages 4.9 from 28 ratings.
Do Bid or Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists have ads?
Neither Bid nor Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bid or Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists?
Bid ships an update every 3 weeks, and Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bid was updated on September 25, 2026 and Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists on September 8, 2026.

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