# Notepad vs Cheatsheet

The clearest difference is ads: Cheatsheet at none against Notepad's shown. Notepad's advantage is ratings volume (28K vs 1.9K). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Notepad sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Cheatsheet sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Notepad against 4.7 for Cheatsheet. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notepad has 28K ratings behind it against 1.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Notepad's written reviews are positive against 81% of Cheatsheet's.

Notepad ships an update every 8 days, Cheatsheet every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notepad | Cheatsheet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notepad-easy-notes-and-memos/id725368535/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cheatsheet-sticky-note-widget/id914665829/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **28K** | 1.9K |
| Positive reviews | **84.1% of reviews** | 80.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 75 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [1381802 Ontario Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/318613521) | [Overdesigned, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/914665832) |

## 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


### Cheatsheet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cheatsheet-sticky-note-widget/id914665829)

Quickly store and access important information like hotel room numbers or license plates via widgets, a custom keyboard, or your Apple Watch. This app simplifies recalling details without needing to unlock your phone.

**Highlights:** Quick recall memos, Widget access, Custom keyboard integration, Apple Watch app, Search functionality, Organize with folders, Format notes

**Features:** Family Sharing, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cheatsheet Pro | $0.99 | per month |
| Cheatsheet Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Cheatsheet Pro | $4.99 | per year |
| Cheatsheet Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Small Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $5.99 | one-time |
| Big Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Legacy | $19.99 | one-time |
| Cheatsheet Pro (Lifetime) | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick access to information
- 💡 Useful for remembering important details
- 🤖 Seamless Apple Watch integration
- 💻 Syncs across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync issues
- 🔒 Lack of password protection
- 🔋 Apple Watch battery drain
- 💰 Paid upgrade required for full functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Entries disappearing from widget
- Syncing problems between devices
- Crashes on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add ability to sort/reorder entries
- Improve sync reliability
- Implement password protection
- Allow adding images/attachments to entries
- Expand customization options (colors, icons, etc.)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notepad free?

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

### Is Cheatsheet free?

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

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

Notepad is rated higher. Notepad averages 4.8 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while Cheatsheet averages 4.7 from 1.9K ratings.

### Do Notepad or Cheatsheet have ads?

Notepad shows ads; Cheatsheet does not.

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

Notepad ships an update every 8 days, and Cheatsheet every 2 weeks. Most recently, Notepad was updated on September 26, 2026 and Cheatsheet on September 25, 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.*