# Notepad vs NW Publisher

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NW Publisher at none against Notepad's 7. NW Publisher also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15 vs 18.0). Notepad's advantage is review sentiment (84% vs 75%) and ratings volume (29K vs 7K). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Notepad sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. NW Publisher asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Notepad against 4.7 for NW Publisher. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29K and 7K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Notepad's written reviews are positive against 75% of NW Publisher's.

Notepad ships an update every 9 days, NW Publisher weekly. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notepad | NW Publisher |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notepad-easy-notes-and-memos/id725368535/reviews)** | [4.7 (7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nw-publisher/id1561127070/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **29K** | 7K |
| Positive reviews | **84.2% of reviews** | 74.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 76 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [1381802 Ontario Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/318613521) | [New World Solutions Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509390111) |

## 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. Offers rich text formatting, handwriting support, and folder organization. Keep your notes safe with iCloud sync and optional biometric lock.

**Highlights:** Create to-do lists with checkboxes, Rich text formatting (bold, italic, colors), Handwritten notes with Apple Pencil support, Organize notes into folders, Pin and sort notes, iCloud sync and backup, Biometric lock for notes

**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


### NW Publisher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nw-publisher/id1561127070)

Manage Christian Life and Ministry meeting parts, public talk assignments, and congregation duties. Schedule field service, submit reports, and stay updated on events and announcements. Receive timely reminders for all your responsibilities.

**Highlights:** Meeting part assignments, Public talk scheduling, Congregation duty management, Field service scheduling, Field service report submission, Congregation event updates, Announcement notifications

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful for theocratic activities
- 🚀 Convenient for ministry and assignments
- 🚀 Keeps congregation organized
- 👍 Useful for submitting service time
- 👍 Provides meeting and announcement details

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs after updates
- 🐛 Issues with territory and public witnessing features
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and personal data
- 👎 Removes human interaction and connection

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing field service arrangements and schedules
- Issues with submitting service time and reports
- Compatibility problems with older devices and OS versions

**Requested features**

- Add option to change meeting times for special events
- Allow editing of service time entries
- Display Watchtower conductor's name on schedule
- Sync service history and notes across devices
- Improve calendar integration and notifications


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notepad free?

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

### Is NW Publisher free?

NW Publisher is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Notepad or NW Publisher?

Notepad is rated higher. Notepad averages 4.8 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while NW Publisher averages 4.7 from 7K ratings.

### Do Notepad or NW Publisher have ads?

Notepad shows ads; NW Publisher does not.

### Which is updated more often, Notepad or NW Publisher?

Notepad ships an update every 9 days, and NW Publisher weekly. Most recently, Notepad was updated on November 8, 2026 and NW Publisher on November 8, 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.*