# Notepad vs Letter Printer

The clearest difference is ads: Letter Printer at none against Notepad's shown. Notepad's advantage is ratings volume (29K vs 1) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, 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 Letter Printer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Letter Printer 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Notepad ships an update every 9 days, Letter Printer every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 14, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notepad | Letter Printer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notepad-easy-notes-and-memos/id725368535/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letter-printer-pdf-writer/id6774979466/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **29K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 84.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 76 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [1381802 Ontario Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/318613521) | [Phuc Pham](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893081423) |

## 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. Offers rich text formatting, handwriting support, and folder organization. Keep your notes safe with iCloud sync and optional biometric lock.

**Highlights:** Create to-do lists with checkboxes, Rich text formatting (bold, italic, colors), Handwritten notes with Apple Pencil support, Organize notes into folders, Pin and sort notes, iCloud sync and backup, Biometric lock for notes

**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 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium Membership | $79.99 | 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


### Letter Printer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letter-printer-pdf-writer/id6774979466)

Create professional printed letters directly from your iPhone. Choose from 12 templates and customize layout, fonts, and letterheads for various formal and personal correspondence needs. Save addresses and export as PDF or print via AirPrint.

**Highlights:** 12 pre-made letter templates, Customizable letterhead styles and typefaces, Adjustable margins and text size, On-screen preview matching print output, Built-in address book for senders/recipients, PDF export and AirPrint compatibility

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cover & Resume Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| AirPrint Stationery Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Formal Correspondence Forever | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notepad free?

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

### Is Letter Printer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Notepad or Letter Printer?

Letter Printer is rated higher. Notepad averages 4.8 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while Letter Printer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Notepad or Letter Printer have ads?

Notepad shows ads; Letter Printer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Notepad or Letter Printer?

Notepad ships an update every 9 days, and Letter Printer every 5 weeks. Most recently, Notepad was updated on November 14, 2026 and Letter Printer on October 31, 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.*