# Notepad vs Note

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Notepad at 84% against Note's 22%. Notepad also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (28K vs 4). Note's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Notepad sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Note sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Notepad holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notepad has 28K ratings behind it against 4, 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 22% of Note's.

Notepad ships an update every 8 days, Note every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notepad | Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notepad-easy-notes-and-memos/id725368535/reviews)** | [2.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-purpose-journal/id6504825711/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **28K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **84.1% of reviews** | 22.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 100 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [1381802 Ontario Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/318613521) | [LT VN TECHNOLOGY COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1753978317) |

## 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


### Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-purpose-journal/id6504825711)

Capture, organize, and secure your thoughts with a versatile note-taking tool. Features include image notes, checklists, drawing, voice recording, and OCR for image-to-text conversion. Protect your data with PIN code security and operate offline.

**Highlights:** Image notes, Checklists, Drawing tools, Voice recording, Image to text conversion (OCR), PIN code security, Offline operation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Week | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| One Month | $4.99 | per month |
| One Year | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notepad free?

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

### Is Note free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Notepad or Note?

Notepad is rated higher. Notepad averages 4.8 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while Note averages 2.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do Notepad or Note have ads?

Both Notepad and Note show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Notepad or Note?

Notepad ships an update every 8 days, and Note every 11 days. Most recently, Notepad was updated on September 25, 2026 and Note on August 12, 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.*