Simple Notes vs Skew
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Simple Notes
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No nonsense markdown note taking app Supports iCloud sync Supports MacOS and iOS No flashy features, No external servers Your notes where you want them Just simple note taking
Skew
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Skew helps watch enthusiasts measure and track how accurately their watches keep time. Every watch gains or loses a few seconds each day. Skew lets you measure that drift precisely โ and track how it changes over time. HOW IT WORKS Sync your watch to GPS time, then sync again later โ Skew calculates the exact drift rate in seconds per day. Use the built-in tick detection to check your watch's beat rate โ a quick ballpark read without a timing machine. FEATURES โข Manage multiple watches in one place โ name, caliber, beats per hour, service history, and notes โข Log drift manually with GPS time sync โข View drift rate trends over time with clean charts โข Track wear sessions โ see how much you've worn each watch โข Attach photos of certificates and receipts to each watch โข Local notifications when a watch exceeds your drift threshold โข iCloud sync โ your watches and logs available across all your devices PRIVACY FIRST Your data syncs privately via iCloud. No third-party servers. No tracking. No ads. Skew is made for the collector who wants real numbers โ not just a feeling.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Skew at every 10 days against Simple Notes's monthly. Simple Notes's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Simple Notes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Skew sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Simple Notes ships an update monthly, Skew every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simple Notes | Skew |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 10 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad โ better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 โ better | 26.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HIMON SOFTWARE LTD | Bror Brurberg |
In-app purchases
Simple Notes
- Support Development$1.99
Skew
- Quick Wind$1.99
- Full Wind$4.99
- Mainspring$9.99









