# Notepad vs Stylus Labs Write Pro

The clearest difference is price: Notepad at Free against Stylus Labs Write Pro's $8.99. Notepad also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (29K vs 40). Stylus Labs Write Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Notepad is free to download; Stylus Labs Write Pro costs $8.99 up front. Notepad sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Stylus Labs Write Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Notepad holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notepad has 29K ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Notepad's written reviews are positive against 77% of Stylus Labs Write Pro's.

Notepad ships an update every 8 days, Stylus Labs Write Pro every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notepad | Stylus Labs Write Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $8.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notepad-easy-notes-and-memos/id725368535/reviews)** | [4.5 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stylus-labs-write-pro/id1498369428/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **29K** | 40 |
| Positive reviews | **84.3% of reviews** | 76.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 74 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [1381802 Ontario Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/318613521) | [Matthew White](https://appshunter.io/developer/1498369427) |

## What reviewers say

### Notepad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notepad-easy-notes-and-memos/id725368535)

Capture thoughts, create to-do lists, and organize ideas with a versatile digital notebook. Supports handwriting, text notes, and secure cloud syncing. Personalize your experience with custom themes and icons.

**Highlights:** Create to-do lists with checkboxes, Unlimited text notes, Handwritten notes with Apple Pencil, Organize notes into folders, Pin and sort notes, iCloud backup and sync, Advanced search functionality

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Membership | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium Membership | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium Membership | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium Membership | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 📝 Useful for notes, lists, and reminders
- 🎨 Customizable font and color options
- 💾 Reliable for storing important information
- 🔍 Helpful search functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Premium subscription required to remove ads
- 🐛 Occasional data loss or note disappearance
- 📤 Lack of sharing or exporting options
- 🔒 No password protection for individual notes

**Reported bugs**

- Notes randomly disappearing
- Ads covering up the note-taking area

**Requested features**

- Add drawing/highlighting tools
- Integrate with calendar and contacts
- Ability to sort and organize notes
- Option to password protect specific notes


### Stylus Labs Write Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stylus-labs-write-pro/id1498369428)

This app offers advanced tools for editing and navigating handwritten documents, combining note-taking and vector drawing capabilities. It supports flexible file organization, cloud services, and a non-proprietary SVG format for easy sharing.

**Highlights:** Intelligent handwriting selection and editing tools, Reflow handwritten text with insert space tool, Create handwritten links and bookmarks, Non-proprietary SVG file format export, Apple Pencil support, Split view for multi-document work, PDF export

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notepad free?

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

### Is Stylus Labs Write Pro free?

Stylus Labs Write Pro costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Notepad or Stylus Labs Write Pro?

Notepad is rated higher. Notepad averages 4.8 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while Stylus Labs Write Pro averages 4.5 from 40 ratings.

### Do Notepad or Stylus Labs Write Pro have ads?

Notepad shows ads; Stylus Labs Write Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, Notepad or Stylus Labs Write Pro?

Notepad ships an update every 8 days, and Stylus Labs Write Pro every 4 months. Most recently, Notepad was updated on October 16, 2026 and Stylus Labs Write Pro on September 24, 2026.

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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.*