# Notepad vs Cloud Calendars

The clearest difference is ads: Cloud Calendars at none against Notepad's shown. Notepad's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (28K vs 9). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and Cloud Calendars sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Notepad holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notepad has 28K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Notepad ships an update every 8 days, Cloud Calendars every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notepad | Cloud Calendars |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notepad-easy-notes-and-memos/id725368535/reviews)** | [4.4 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloud-calendars-sync-and-widget/id6744690319/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **28K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 84.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 75 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [1381802 Ontario Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/318613521) | [Arte Soft Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1750513209) |

## 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


### Cloud Calendars

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloud-calendars-sync-and-widget/id6744690319)

Consolidate your Google, iCloud, and Microsoft calendars with integrated weather forecasts. Plan your day efficiently with customizable widgets and multiple calendar views.

**Highlights:** Syncs Google, iCloud, and Microsoft calendars, Integrated weather forecasts, Customizable home screen widgets, Multiple calendar views (Day, Week, Month, Year, List), Drag-and-drop event editing, Create Google Meet and Microsoft Teams links

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Advanced Monthly | $0.49 | per month |
| Advanced Yearly | $4.99 | per year |
| Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notepad free?

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

### Is Cloud Calendars free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Notepad or Cloud Calendars?

Notepad is rated higher. Notepad averages 4.8 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while Cloud Calendars averages 4.4 from 9 ratings.

### Do Notepad or Cloud Calendars have ads?

Notepad shows ads; Cloud Calendars does not.

### Which is updated more often, Notepad or Cloud Calendars?

Notepad ships an update every 8 days, and Cloud Calendars every 3 weeks. Most recently, Notepad was updated on September 29, 2026 and Cloud Calendars on September 20, 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.*