Comparison

My Notes vs Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

My Notes

Access your HCL Notes applications like Mail, Calendar, and Contacts on your mobile device. It offers secure, encrypted data transfer and works seamlessly with your desktop client.

Highlights
  • HCL Notes app integration
  • Secure data encryption (AES, SSL)
  • Full-text search
  • Encrypted and signed messages
  • Cross-platform desktop support
  • Easy QR code connection
Features
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My Notes is designed to work with standard applications of HCL Notes (formerly IBM Notes and Lotus Notes). NOTE: My Notes Dekstop application should be always up and running on your workstation with HCL/IBM/Lotus Notes client installed. No server-side manipulations, configuration changes or applications templates modifications are needed to connect. Start working with My Notes with 3 easy steps: 1. Install My Notes Desktop on your computer from http://www.mynotesapp.com/download/ and setup connection to HCL/IBM/Lotus Notes; 2. Install the app on your mobile phone; 3. Launch the app and connect to Desktop by scanning QR code. - - - MAIN ADVANTAGES - - - * EASY INSTALLATION – no server-side manipulations, no IT staff involved, no administrative rights needed. All you need is your computer with IBM Notes installed and your phone; * MULTIPLE PLATFORMS SUPPORTED – My Notes Desktop is available for Linux, Mac OS X and Windows computers; * IBM NOTES APPLICATIONS SUPPORTED – Mail, Calendar, Contacts, Domino Directories, Notebook. Other applications, such as Discussion/Forum, Documents Library, TeamRoom, are coming soon; * WORKS IN ANY NETWORK – the app is switched automatically between direct connection when you are in local Wi-Fi network and our cloud service when you're connected over the Internet (paid subscription required); * SECURITY – neither data nor passwords are stored on our servers. Data is strongly encrypted with AES and SSL when transmitted between your desktop and your phone; * IBM NOTES SPECIFIC FEATURES – encrypted and signed messages support, follow-up flags, full-text search through all documents in databases, etc. - - - SUBSCRIPTION AND PRICING - - - When connected to a computer with My Notes Desktop directly, for instance, via local Wi-Fi network, you can use ALL FUNCTIONS of the application FOR FREE and ADS-FREE. To use My Notes via any available Internet connection, including cellular networks, public or private Wi-Fi hotspots, you need to purchase Pro Subscription to connect via our cloud internet-service. Please note that Pro Subscription is auto-renewing subscription. See details below: * Pro Subscription price is $1.99 per month or $19.99 per year. * Subscription payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of in-app purchase. * Subscription is renewed automatically unless you turn auto-renew off at least 24 hours before the end of current period. * Your account will be charged automatically to renew subscription within 24 hours prior to the end of current period. * Cancellation of the current subscription during the active subscription period is not allowed. * Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. * Our Privacy Policy: http://www.mynotesapp.com/privacy/ * Our Terms of Service: http://www.mynotesapp.com/terms/ Please see http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4098 for more details on managing your auto-renewing subscriptions. Note that we have no means to answer you if you try to get in touch using App Store reviews. Please contact us using support link below.

About

Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists

Capture ideas, to-dos, and reminders instantly with this fast, lightweight notepad. Enjoy a simple, distraction-free interface that works entirely offline and keeps your data private on your device. Organize and edit notes with ease for a clean note-taking experience.

Highlights
  • Quick note-taking
  • Distraction-free interface
  • Offline functionality
  • Private and secure
  • Note organization
  • Easy editing and deletion
Features
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Kodeo Notes is a fast, private notepad for everyday notes, checklists and ideas. No ads, no account, no tracking. Your notes stay on your device. WRITE FAST • Open, type, done: a new note is one tap away • Turn lines into checklists and tick things off as you go • Grid or list view, sorted by last edited, date created or title • Search across all your notes • Word and character count for every note STAY ORGANIZED • Group notes in folders (3 free, unlimited with Pro) • Archive notes you want out of the way, restore from trash if you change your mind KEEP IT PRIVATE • No ads and no account required • Lock sensitive notes with Face ID, Touch ID or your passcode (Pro) • Everything is stored locally on your device BACK UP AND RESTORE • Export a backup file of all your notes (Pro) • Restoring a backup is always free MADE TO FEEL RIGHT • Light, dark or system appearance • Available in 18 languages KODEO NOTES PRO Unlock unlimited folders, locked notes and backups with a free trial, a subscription or a one-time purchase, depending on what is offered in your region. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage them in your App Store account settings. Privacy policy: https://kodeo.io/notes/privacy Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

My Notes4 screens
Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists at 100% against My Notes's 30%. My Notes's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. My Notes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My Notes ships an update every 5 weeks, Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
My Notes versus Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy NotesSimple Notes, Notepad & Lists
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (28 ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—28 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInexika Inc.Kodeo Labs Ab

Customer experience

My Notes

Written reviews10 reviews
Positive30.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative70.0%

Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists

All ratings28 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

My Notes

Subscriptions2
  • Pro subscription7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Pro subscription7 Days trial$19.991 Year
2 purchases

Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists

Subscriptions1
  • Notes Pro7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro - Lifetime$4.99

Questions

Is My Notes free?
My Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists free?
Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do My Notes or Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists have ads?
Neither My Notes nor Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists shows ads.
Which is updated more often, My Notes or Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists?
My Notes ships an update every 5 weeks, and Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists every 3 weeks. Most recently, My Notes was updated on September 28, 2026 and Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists on October 10, 2026.

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