Comparison

Simple Notes vs Skew

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

Head to head
About

Simple Notes

Features
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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

About

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 โ€ข Manage multiple watches in one place โ€” name, caliber, beats per hour, service history, and notes โ€ข Log drift manually with GPS time sync โ€ข View drift rate trends over time with clean charts โ€ข Track wear sessions โ€” see how much you've worn each watch โ€ข Attach photos of certificates and receipts to each watch โ€ข Local notifications when a watch exceeds your drift threshold โ€ข 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.

Screenshots

Simple Notes3 screens
Skew4 screens

Verdict

The call

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.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple Notes ships an update monthly, Skew every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Simple Notes versus Skew: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple NotesSkew
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 10 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad โ€” better
Requires iOS17.6 โ€” better26.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size1 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHIMON SOFTWARE LTDBror Brurberg

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Simple Notes

One-time1
  • Support Development$1.99
3 purchases

Skew

One-time3
  • Quick Wind$1.99
  • Full Wind$4.99
  • Mainspring$9.99

Questions

Is Simple Notes free?
Simple Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Skew free?
Skew is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Simple Notes or Skew have ads?
Neither Simple Notes nor Skew shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple Notes or Skew?
Simple Notes ships an update monthly, and Skew every 10 days. Most recently, Simple Notes was updated on October 5, 2026 and Skew on September 27, 2026.

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