# Notepad vs TapNote

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TapNote at none against Notepad's 3. TapNote also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Notepad sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. TapNote asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notepad | TapNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Size | 33 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mahadev Enterprise](https://appshunter.io/developer/1751937034) | [Emre Akin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896140199) |

## What reviewers say

### Notepad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notepad-to-do-list/id6755900469)

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| 3-Day Free Trial | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $99.99 | per year |


### TapNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapnote-simple-notes/id6768756833)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notepad free?

Notepad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TapNote free?

TapNote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Notepad or TapNote have ads?

Both Notepad and TapNote show ads.

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