# SimplePenNote vs Bear Notes

SimplePenNote and Bear Notes are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. SimplePenNote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Bear Notes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | SimplePenNote | Bear Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 days |
| Size | 1 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Byoungho Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888452963) | [Charly Nelson](https://appshunter.io/developer/6804728089) |

## What reviewers say

### SimplePenNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplepennote/id6762467968)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


### Bear Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bear-notes/id6804727937)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all the doors | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SimplePenNote free?

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

### Is Bear Notes free?

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

### Do SimplePenNote or Bear Notes have ads?

Neither SimplePenNote nor Bear Notes shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*