Comparison

NoteSS vs Notepad

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

Head to head
About

NoteSS

Read full description

Transform your screenshot chaos into an organized, searchable library. NoteSS is the AI-powered screenshot manager that finally makes your screenshots actually useful. NEVER LOSE A SCREENSHOT AGAIN Stop endless scrolling through your Photos app. NoteSS automatically reads, understands, and organizes every screenshot you take. Find that restaurant menu, receipt, or important conversation in seconds. POWERFUL AI FEATURES - Instant OCR – Extract all text from screenshots automatically - Smart AI Search – Find notepad based on the content, not just with keywords - AI Text Cleanup – Remove clutter and get clean, readable text - Smart Titles – AI generates meaningful titles for every screenshot - Auto-Categorization – Automatically tagged as Finance, Social, Work, Design, and more PRIVACY YOU CAN TRUST Your screenshots stay yours. NoteSS processes data on-device whenever possible, and all cloud processing is encrypted. We never use your data for training or share it with third parties. SEAMLESS SYNC Capture on your iPhone, search on your iPad, organize on your Mac. Your screenshot library syncs seamlessly across all your devices with iCloud. FREE TO START - Basic organization and categorization - Essential search features - On-device OCR NOTESS PRO Unlock unlimited potential: - Unlimited AI requests - Priority support - Custom themes - Batch processing - Smart folders PERFECT FOR - Receipts and invoices - Restaurant menus and recipes - Social media posts and memes - Work conversations and emails - Design inspiration - Article snippets - Anything you screenshot! Stop letting valuable information get lost in your camera roll. Download NoteSS and turn your screenshots into a powerful, searchable knowledge base. Privacy Policy: e3li.dev/notess/privacy Terms of Service: e3li.dev/notess/terms Support: support@e3li.dev Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Notepad

Capture ideas, manage tasks, and stay organized with this fast, secure, and easy-to-use note-taking app. It offers a distraction-free interface for writing or recording audio notes, organizing them efficiently for quick access.

Highlights
  • Quick note creation
  • Audio note recording
  • Clean, minimal interface
  • Organized note access
  • Secure note storage
  • Task management
Features
Read full description

Notepad is your personal space to write notes, save ideas, record thoughts, and organize everyday tasks. Use it as a private diary, digital notebook, voice notes app, and daily planner in one convenient place. Whether you need to write a quick reminder, create a checklist, keep a journal, or capture an idea before you forget it, Notepad makes everyday note-taking simple. PRIVATE NOTES AND PERSONAL DIARY Keep your personal thoughts, daily reflections, and important information organized in one place. Use Notepad as your everyday diary or journal to record experiences, plans, and ideas. LOCK YOUR PERSONAL NOTES Add a layer of privacy to your personal note-taking experience with the app's supported lock features. Keep private writing separate from your everyday notes and access protected content using the available security options. VOICE NOTES AND SPEECH-TO-TEXT Capture ideas when typing is inconvenient. Use supported voice recording and speech-to-text features to turn spoken thoughts into notes, save important information, and revisit your ideas later. AI WRITING ASSISTANCE Make writing easier with available AI writing tools. Get help developing ideas and creating text when you need inspiration for personal notes, drafts, and everyday writing. QUICK ACCESS WITH WIDGETS Access your notes more conveniently with supported Home Screen widgets. Keep important information within reach and make your note-taking routine easier. CHECKLISTS AND DAILY PLANNING Organize everyday activities with useful note-taking tools. • Create and edit text notes • Make checklists and to-do lists • Write daily reminders and plans • Keep a personal journal or diary • Record voice notes where supported • Convert speech into text where supported • Draw and sketch ideas • Access notes using available widgets A NOTEBOOK FOR EVERYDAY LIFE Use Notepad for study notes, work ideas, shopping lists, meeting notes, personal reflections, creative writing, daily plans, and quick reminders. Keep your thoughts organized without needing a separate app for every small task. From a simple text note to a longer journal entry, your notebook is ready whenever inspiration strikes. SIMPLE, USEFUL AND PERSONAL Good ideas can come at any time. Capture them, organize them, and return to them when you need them. Notepad brings everyday writing, planning, and personal note-taking together in one convenient app. Download Notepad: Private Diary & Lock and create a space for your everyday thoughts and ideas. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/kalkani-privacy-policy/home Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

NoteSS4 screens
Notepad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: NoteSS at 17.0 against Notepad's 26.2. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. NoteSS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and Notepad sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NoteSS ships an update every 2 weeks, Notepad monthly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
NoteSS versus Notepad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNoteSSNotepad
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNathalie MagnoVishal Kalkani

In-app purchases

2 purchases

NoteSS

Subscriptions2
  • NoteSS Pro - Monthly$12.991 Month
  • NoteSS Pro - Annual$59.991 Year
3 purchases

Notepad

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited Access – Monthly$0.491 Month
  • Unlimited – Yearly3 Days trial$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$4.99

Questions

Is NoteSS free?
NoteSS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Notepad free?
Notepad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NoteSS or Notepad have ads?
Neither NoteSS nor Notepad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NoteSS or Notepad?
NoteSS ships an update every 2 weeks, and Notepad monthly. Most recently, NoteSS was updated on November 5, 2026 and Notepad on November 5, 2026.

Other comparisons