# Notepad vs Jot Down

The clearest difference is price: Notepad at Free against Jot Down's $1.99. Notepad also leads on ratings volume (28K vs 5) and update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly). Jot Down's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On rating and device support there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Notepad against 4.8 for Jot Down. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notepad has 28K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Notepad's written reviews are positive against 100% of Jot Down's.

Notepad ships an update every 8 days, Jot Down monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notepad | Jot Down |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notepad-easy-notes-and-memos/id725368535/reviews) | [4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jot-down-sticky-notes-widget/id1597646270/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **28K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 84.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 75 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [1381802 Ontario Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/318613521) | [Mohini Sharma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1561856602) |

## 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 | $17.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium Membership | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium Membership | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium Membership | $39.99 | 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


### Jot Down

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jot-down-sticky-notes-widget/id1597646270)

Create visually appealing sticky notes and to-do lists with customizable colors and fonts. Sync your notes seamlessly across all Apple devices using iCloud. Organize tasks with checkpoint options directly from your home screen widgets.

**Highlights:** Customizable sticky notes, To-do list functionality, Homescreen widgets, iCloud sync across Apple devices, Variety of font styles, Gradient color options

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notepad free?

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

### Is Jot Down free?

Jot Down costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Notepad or Jot Down?

Notepad and Jot Down are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 28K and 5 ratings respectively.

### Do Notepad or Jot Down have ads?

Notepad shows ads; Jot Down does not.

### Which is updated more often, Notepad or Jot Down?

Notepad ships an update every 8 days, and Jot Down monthly. Most recently, Notepad was updated on September 27, 2026 and Jot Down on September 21, 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.*