# IsI Notepad vs Simple Notepad

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Simple Notepad at 68% against IsI Notepad's 22%. Simple Notepad also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (2.8K vs 14). IsI Notepad's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IsI Notepad sells 4 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.

Simple Notepad holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Notepad has 2.8K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of IsI Notepad's written reviews are positive against 68% of Simple Notepad's.

IsI Notepad ships an update every 6 weeks, Simple Notepad every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IsI Notepad | Simple Notepad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isi-notepad/id909709859/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-notepad-bestnote/id1207183021/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **2.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 22.4% of reviews | **68.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dominic Barra](https://appshunter.io/developer/891093115) | [EasterEggs](https://appshunter.io/developer/553389214) |

## What reviewers say

### IsI Notepad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isi-notepad/id909709859)

This app provides a straightforward way to record and quickly retrieve important information. It offers a simple, single-page interface for notes, with options to disable ads, unlock new notepads, change fonts, and add more notes through in-app purchases. It's designed for easy use and secure storage of ideas and data.

**Highlights:** Record important data, Quick retrieval of notes, Disable advertising (in-app purchase), Unlock new notepads (in-app purchase), Change font size (in-app purchase), Unlock more notes (in-app purchase), Switch between notes with swipe gestures

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| New Features | $0.99 | one-time |
| More notes | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Notes | $8.99 | one-time |


### 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 IsI Notepad free?

IsI Notepad 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, IsI Notepad or Simple Notepad?

Simple Notepad is rated higher. IsI Notepad averages 3.0 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Simple Notepad averages 4.6 from 2.8K ratings.

### Do IsI Notepad or Simple Notepad have ads?

Both IsI Notepad and Simple Notepad show ads.

### Which is updated more often, IsI Notepad or Simple Notepad?

IsI Notepad ships an update every 6 weeks, and Simple Notepad every 3 weeks. Most recently, IsI Notepad was updated on September 30, 2026 and Simple Notepad on September 28, 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.*