# Notepad vs Jade Tasks

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Jade Tasks at none against Notepad's 7. Jade Tasks also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Notepad's advantage is ratings volume (28K vs 1). On price, 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. Jade Tasks asks for nothing beyond the download.

Jade Tasks holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notepad has 28K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Notepad ships an update every 8 days, Jade Tasks every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notepad | Jade Tasks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notepad-easy-notes-and-memos/id725368535/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jade-tasks/id1639946142/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **28K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 84.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 100 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [1381802 Ontario Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/318613521) | [ATPsoft, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1490511971) |

## 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


### Jade Tasks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jade-tasks/id1639946142)

This task management app helps users prioritize and accomplish tasks based on urgency and importance. It focuses on ensuring both immediate and long-term important tasks are addressed, even those without strict deadlines. The interface is actively being developed based on user feedback.

**Highlights:** Task categorization by urgency and importance, Focus on important tasks without deadlines, User-driven development and feedback integration, Active interface evolution, Task management philosophy

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notepad free?

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

### Is Jade Tasks free?

Jade Tasks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Notepad or Jade Tasks?

Jade Tasks is rated higher. Notepad averages 4.8 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while Jade Tasks averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Notepad or Jade Tasks have ads?

Notepad shows ads; Jade Tasks does not.

### Which is updated more often, Notepad or Jade Tasks?

Notepad ships an update every 8 days, and Jade Tasks every 9 days. Most recently, Notepad was updated on September 25, 2026 and Jade Tasks on June 1, 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.*