Comparison

Amphi Cloud vs SimplePenNote

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

Head to head
About

Amphi Cloud

Features
Read full description

Amphi Cloud is a free and open-source, cross-platform cloud storage app for effortless file archiving and previewing. Organize your documents, images, videos, and more into folders, and quickly preview files without opening them — perfect for managing your personal or work archive. Keep your archive under control: sync your files across devices via a self-hosted server, so everything is accessible wherever you are. If you already use Amphi Notes, Music, or Photos, your files can be seamlessly integrated and synced through the same server. Set up your own server at https://amphi.site and start archiving with ease.

About

SimplePenNote

Features
Read full description

SimplePenNote — pen and paper, nothing more. Tired of bloated note apps? SimplePenNote keeps only what you actually need. Opens in a second. No ads. No notifications. No accounts. -- Six paper templates Blank, grid, lined, Cornell notes, weekly planner, and study (problem/answer). Switch with one tap. -- Infinite zoomable canvas Built on PencilKit. Pinch to zoom freely; one page holds plenty. -- Face ID / Touch ID app lock Keep journals and private notes safe. One toggle in settings. -- 30-day trash Accidentally deleted notes are recoverable for 30 days. -- Silent iCloud sync Notes sync across your iPhone and iPad signed in with the same Apple ID. No third-party servers — notes live only in your private iCloud. -- PNG / PDF export Clean exports including the paper template. -------------------- SimplePenNote Pro (optional) Use up to 5 pages free. To unlock unlimited pages and watermark-free export, buy Pro once — no subscription. Ā· Unlimited pages Ā· Watermark-free PNG / PDF export Ā· One-time purchase, lifetime access Ā· Works on all your devices with the same Apple ID -------------------- The Minimalism Promise Ā· No ads Ā· No tracking or analytics SDKs Ā· No third-party servers (Apple iCloud only) Ā· No sign-up Ā· No notifications Privacy: https://blue-code.github.io/legal/simplepennote/privacy.html Support: https://blue-code.github.io/legal/simplepennote/support.html Contact: digimaru@gmail.com

Screenshots

Amphi Cloud4 screens
SimplePenNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Amphi Cloud at none against SimplePenNote's 1. Amphi Cloud also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. SimplePenNote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Amphi Cloud asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Amphi Cloud versus SimplePenNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAmphi CloudSimplePenNote
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSeung Yong LeeByoungho Kim

In-app purchases

None

Amphi Cloud

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

SimplePenNote

One-time1
  • Pro$2.99

Questions

Is Amphi Cloud free?
Amphi Cloud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SimplePenNote free?
SimplePenNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Amphi Cloud or SimplePenNote have ads?
Neither Amphi Cloud nor SimplePenNote shows ads.

Other comparisons