# Notepad Tool vs MyNote

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MyNote at 80% against Notepad Tool's 13%. MyNote also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.7) and ratings volume (54 vs 3). Notepad Tool's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

MyNote holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyNote has 54 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Notepad Tool's written reviews are positive against 80% of MyNote's.

Notepad Tool ships an update every 2 months, MyNote monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notepad Tool | MyNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notepad-tool/id904014002/reviews) | **[4.8 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mynote-simple-note-app/id1180495465/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **54** |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 13 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [margaret kovatch](https://appshunter.io/developer/1039651981) | [fumio ueda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1126481824) |

## What reviewers say

### Notepad Tool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notepad-tool/id904014002)

Create, share, and manage your notes with this straightforward application. It offers a simple and quick way to jot down thoughts on your iPhone and iPad.

**Highlights:** Quick note taking, Create notes, Share notes, Manage notes, iPhone and iPad support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### MyNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mynote-simple-note-app/id1180495465)

This app allows users to quickly jot down ideas, schedules, and checklists. It features intuitive text resizing, automatic column expansion, and the ability to create a table of contents for easy navigation. Users can also easily copy, paste, email, and print their notes.

**Highlights:** Instant text size change via pinch, Automatic column height expansion, Table of contents creation, Copy and paste functionality, Email and print notes, Page scrolling and turning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notepad Tool free?

Notepad Tool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MyNote free?

MyNote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Notepad Tool or MyNote?

MyNote is rated higher. Notepad Tool averages 2.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while MyNote averages 4.8 from 54 ratings.

### Do Notepad Tool or MyNote have ads?

MyNote shows ads; Notepad Tool does not.

### Which is updated more often, Notepad Tool or MyNote?

Notepad Tool ships an update every 2 months, and MyNote monthly. Most recently, Notepad Tool was updated on October 2, 2026 and MyNote on October 12, 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.*