# NotePad vs Database

The clearest difference is price: Database at Free against NotePad's $2.99. Database also leads on rating (2.8 vs 1.0) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 months). NotePad's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Database is free to download; NotePad costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Database holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Database has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of NotePad's written reviews are positive against 20% of Database's.

NotePad ships an update every 3 months, Database daily. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NotePad | Database |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notepad-pro/id910088438/reviews) | **[2.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/database-pocketdb/id6479958417/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **20.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 51 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jessica Tunnicliffe](https://appshunter.io/developer/573370798) | [LEAP STUDIO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472946428) |

## What reviewers say

### NotePad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notepad-pro/id910088438)

Organize your thoughts and tasks with a versatile note-taking app. Create typed or handwritten notes, manage them within categories, and share them via email, SMS, or PDF.  Includes options for reminders and visual customization.

**Highlights:** Typed and handwritten notes, Category management, Photo integration, Print and email notes, Set reminders, Customizable fonts and colors, Handwritten drawing tools

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Database

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/database-pocketdb/id6479958417)

This app allows you to create custom databases on your mobile device to organize various types of information. It supports numerous data types and offers features for easy data entry and management, suitable for personal or small business use.

**Highlights:** Customizable data tables, Effortless data entry, Support for over 10 data types, Card view for data presentation, Versatile use cases

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NotePad free?

NotePad costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Database free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NotePad or Database?

Database is rated higher. NotePad averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Database averages 2.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do NotePad or Database have ads?

Neither NotePad nor Database shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NotePad or Database?

NotePad ships an update every 3 months, and Database daily. Most recently, NotePad was updated on September 20, 2026 and Database 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.*