# Notepad vs RigCheck Fleet

The clearest difference is ads: RigCheck Fleet at none against Notepad's shown. RigCheck Fleet also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 84%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Notepad's advantage is ratings volume (29K vs 2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Notepad sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and RigCheck Fleet sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

RigCheck Fleet holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notepad has 29K ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of RigCheck Fleet's.

Notepad ships an update every 8 days, RigCheck Fleet every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notepad | RigCheck Fleet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notepad-easy-notes-and-memos/id725368535/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rigcheck-fleet/id6761272314/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **29K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 84.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 74 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [1381802 Ontario Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/318613521) | [JOHN HOWARD RESLER HOYER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882182731) |

## 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 | $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


### RigCheck Fleet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rigcheck-fleet/id6761272314)

Streamline heavy equipment inspections with this app, creating detailed, photo-backed records to prevent failures and reduce downtime. It helps manage your fleet, track machines, and empower operators to quickly report issues.

**Highlights:** Fleet inspection management, Photo documentation of issues, Machine tracking, Operator issue flagging, Customizable inspection types, Crew management

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Owner Pro | $9.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notepad free?

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

### Is RigCheck Fleet free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Notepad or RigCheck Fleet?

RigCheck Fleet is rated higher. Notepad averages 4.8 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while RigCheck Fleet averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Notepad or RigCheck Fleet have ads?

Notepad shows ads; RigCheck Fleet does not.

### Which is updated more often, Notepad or RigCheck Fleet?

Notepad ships an update every 8 days, and RigCheck Fleet every 9 days. Most recently, Notepad was updated on October 16, 2026 and RigCheck Fleet on October 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.*