Comparison

FindMemo vs Simple Notepad

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

Head to head
About

FindMemo

Features
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"Where did I write that note again?" FindMemo was built to take away that little everyday frustration β€” notes you can always find. Jot down whatever comes to mind, then pull it back up the moment you need it. FindMemo keeps the simple, lightweight feel of a great notepad, while making search its specialty. [Find it in a tap] Just type a keyword to search across both note titles and body text. With multi-keyword search (match all / match any), you can track down the note you're after even when you only half-remember it. [Organize with folders] Sort your notes into folders β€” and put folders inside folders, too. Build "Meetings" and "Ideas" inside "Work," and shape everything the way that works for you. Reorder and move things freely with drag and drop. [Simple and light] A clean screen with no clutter to get lost in. We kept it quick to launch and ready to write. Star the notes you use often and bring them up with a single tap. [Home Screen widget] Keep your favorite notes on the Home Screen. Start a new note or jump to search right from the widget. [iCloud Sync] Use the same notes and folders on your iPhone and iPad. Sync is free and optional. [Backup & Restore] Export your notes and folders to a file and keep them safe. Easy when switching devices. [Great for] - People who take lots of notes but can't find them later - Anyone who likes to stay organized with folders - Anyone looking for a simple, lightweight notepad This app is free to use. Banner ads are displayed, but you can remove them with a one-time in-app purchase (not a subscription). β–  Privacy This app does not collect personal information. Google AdMob is used for ad delivery.

About

Simple Notepad

Features
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Write. Add a color. Find it again. Simple Notepad is a simple notepad that lets you organize growing collections of notes your way. A PLACE FOR EVERY NOTE Keep notes and folders together on Home. Create nested folders, drag to reorder, or drop a note into a folder. Select multiple notes to move, color, pin or lock them together. COLORS THAT HELP YOU FIND THINGS Give the whole note one of six gentle colors. Pin important notes to the top of Home. Search note text across folders, with parent folders and paths kept in view. YOUR FIRST LINE STAYS A NORMAL LINE Write without an automatic heading. Add strikethrough, count selected characters, or copy without formatting. Reorder standard actions such as Copy and Paste alongside custom actions. Extra actions added by iOS, such as Translate and Writing Tools, stay together as a configurable group. NOTES ON YOUR HOME AND LOCK SCREENS Display note text in widgets. Choose a folder and then a note, adjust the text size, or hide the content. Locked notes cannot be selected. PROTECT THE NOTES YOU CHOOSE Authenticate with Face ID, Touch ID or your device passcode. Search locked notes after authentication. Notes lock again after five minutes without interaction, when the device locks, or when the app exits. ALSO INCLUDED β€’ Character counts with and without line breaks β€’ Creation and last edited dates β€’ Automatic saving, Undo and Redo β€’ Recently Deleted for 30 days β€’ Font size, light and dark themes, Japanese and English β€’ Side-by-side note list and editor on iPad All note features are free. Optional one-time ad removal removes banner ads from Home and folder lists. No subscription. Check your local price in Apple’s purchase screen. Notes are stored on device. The app has no proprietary cloud sync or manual backup. Recovery through iOS backup or device migration depends on your settings and chosen transfer method.

Screenshots

FindMemo4 screens
Simple Notepad3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Simple Notepad at daily against FindMemo's weekly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FindMemo ships an update weekly, Simple Notepad daily. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
FindMemo versus Simple Notepad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFindMemoSimple Notepad
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyDaily β€” better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size31 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSyunya Saruwatarinaoto higashiya

In-app purchases

1 purchases

FindMemo

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$5.99
1 purchases

Simple Notepad

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99

Questions

Is FindMemo free?
FindMemo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simple Notepad free?
Simple Notepad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FindMemo or Simple Notepad have ads?
Both FindMemo and Simple Notepad show ads.
Which is updated more often, FindMemo or Simple Notepad?
FindMemo ships an update weekly, and Simple Notepad daily. Most recently, FindMemo was updated on November 10, 2026 and Simple Notepad on October 29, 2026.

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