Comparison

Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists vs Ainelle

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

Head to head
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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Kodeo Notes is a fast, private notepad for everyday notes, checklists and ideas. No ads, no account, no tracking. Your notes stay on your device. WRITE FAST • Open, type, done: a new note is one tap away • Turn lines into checklists and tick things off as you go • Grid or list view, sorted by last edited, date created or title • Search across all your notes • Word and character count for every note STAY ORGANIZED • Group notes in folders (3 free, unlimited with Pro) • Archive notes you want out of the way, restore from trash if you change your mind KEEP IT PRIVATE • No ads and no account required • Lock sensitive notes with Face ID, Touch ID or your passcode (Pro) • Everything is stored locally on your device BACK UP AND RESTORE • Export a backup file of all your notes (Pro) • Restoring a backup is always free MADE TO FEEL RIGHT • Light, dark or system appearance • Available in 18 languages KODEO NOTES PRO Unlock unlimited folders, locked notes and backups with a free trial, a subscription or a one-time purchase, depending on what is offered in your region. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage them in your App Store account settings. Privacy policy: https://kodeo.io/notes/privacy Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Ainelle

Features
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Ainelle is an AI notes and journal app for turning messy thoughts, decisions, ideas, and brain dumps into clear advice and one next step. When your mind feels full, open Ainelle and write one note. It can be an idea, a problem, a decision, a reflection, or a scattered thought you do not want to lose. Ainelle turns that note into three simple outputs: Current Focus See what really matters right now. Advice Get one clear direction instead of endless suggestions. Next Step Know the first action to take next. Ainelle is built for people who want clarity without opening a long chat, managing a complex planner, or turning every thought into a project. Use Ainelle to: Capture ideas before they disappear Turn brain dumps into clear next steps Clarify decisions and priorities Reflect without getting stuck Save notes and revisit advice Share selected insights when useful Why Ainelle is different: It focuses on one note at a time. It keeps advice short and practical. It avoids endless conversation. It turns scattered thinking into action. It gives you clarity without adding more noise. Ainelle is designed for founders, creators, builders, students, and anyone who wants a calmer way to think, decide, and move forward. Write the note. Get clarity. Take the next step. Privacy Policy: https://ainelle.app/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists4 screens
Ainelle3 screens

Verdict

The call

Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists and Ainelle are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 Notes, Notepad & Lists sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and Ainelle sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists ships an update every 3 weeks, Ainelle fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists versus Ainelle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple Notes, Notepad & ListsAinelle
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (29 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings29 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKodeo Labs AbJun Fan

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists

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

Ainelle

Subscriptions2
  • Ainelle Pro Monthly6 Months trial$9.991 Month
  • Ainelle Pro Yearly$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists free?
Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ainelle free?
Ainelle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists or Ainelle have ads?
Neither Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists nor Ainelle shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists or Ainelle?
Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ainelle fortnightly. Most recently, Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists was updated on October 30, 2026 and Ainelle on November 5, 2026.

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