# Notes, Notepad & Memo vs Simple Notepad

The clearest difference is ads: Notes, Notepad & Memo at none against Simple Notepad's shown. Notes, Notepad & Memo also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 68%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Notes, Notepad & Memo sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Simple Notepad sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 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 — 4.5 for Notes, Notepad & Memo against 4.6 for Simple Notepad. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.5K and 2.8K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Notes, Notepad & Memo's written reviews are positive against 68% of Simple Notepad's.

Notes, Notepad & Memo ships an update every 5 weeks, Simple Notepad every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notes, Notepad & Memo | Simple Notepad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-notepad-and-memo-upword/id778883247/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-notepad-bestnote/id1207183021/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.5K | **2.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **82.4% of reviews** | 68.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 60 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Curious Creators Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/632150786) | [EasterEggs](https://appshunter.io/developer/553389214) |

## What reviewers say

### Notes, Notepad & Memo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-notepad-and-memo-upword/id778883247)

This app helps you organize your life with notes, lists, and reminders. It features intuitive swipe gestures for task management, one-tap reminders, and folder organization. Sync your notes across devices and export them in various formats.

**Highlights:** Swipe gesture for list management, One-tap and repeating reminders, Organize with folders and shortcuts, Dropbox sync across devices, Export notes to PDF, email, and text, Full-text search and word count

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Loyalty Reward 2 | Free | one-time |
| Loyalty Reward 1 | Free | one-time |
| Loyalty Reward 3 | Free | one-time |
| Loyalty Reward 7 | Free | one-time |
| Loyalty Reward 9 | Free | one-time |
| Loyalty Reward 8 | Free | one-time |
| Loyalty Reward 10 | Free | one-time |
| Loyalty Reward 4 | Free | one-time |
| Loyalty Reward 6 | Free | one-time |
| Go Premium | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful for organization
- 💡 Useful for lists and notes
- 🎨 Customizable colors and fonts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Sync and backup issues
- ⚠️ Outdated and not updated
- 💰 Aggressive upselling of premium features

**Reported bugs**

- Notes disappearing or getting scrambled
- Syncing problems with Dropbox and other services
- Frequent crashes and app instability
- Settings and preferences not saving properly

**Requested features**

- Add ability to attach photos
- Improve offline functionality
- Provide better customer support
- Implement more customization options


### Simple Notepad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-notepad-bestnote/id1207183021)

This app offers a unique note-taking experience with a three-tab system for memos, remarks, and history. Attach photos to your notes and secure them with a password. Organize your thoughts with folder division for efficient management.

**Highlights:** Three-tab note structure (Memo, Remarks, History), Attach images to notes, Password security lock, Folder division for organization, Revision history tracking, Additional remarks field

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan | $3.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🎨 Customizable colors and themes
- 🗂️ Folder organization
- 🔒 Secure with password protection
- 📝 Good for note-taking and journaling

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Intrusive ads
- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 📱 Not optimized for iPad
- 🖋️ No handwriting support
- 💾 No backup/sync options

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Notes disappearing after updates
- Vertical orientation not working
- Unable to recover lost notes

**Requested features**

- Option to remove ads
- Ability to sync notes across devices
- More font and formatting options
- Print functionality
- Improved iPad support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notes, Notepad & Memo free?

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

### Is Simple Notepad free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Notes, Notepad & Memo or Simple Notepad?

Simple Notepad is rated higher. Notes, Notepad & Memo averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Simple Notepad averages 4.6 from 2.8K ratings.

### Do Notes, Notepad & Memo or Simple Notepad have ads?

Simple Notepad shows ads; Notes, Notepad & Memo does not.

### Which is updated more often, Notes, Notepad & Memo or Simple Notepad?

Notes, Notepad & Memo ships an update every 5 weeks, and Simple Notepad every 3 weeks. Most recently, Notes, Notepad & Memo was updated on October 20, 2026 and Simple Notepad on October 20, 2026.

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