# Notes & Tasks vs Notepad

The clearest difference is rating: Notepad at 5.0 against Notes & Tasks's 2.5. Notepad also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 60%) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). Notes & Tasks's advantage is iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Notes & Tasks sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Notepad sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Notepad holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Notes & Tasks's written reviews are positive against 80% of Notepad's.

Notes & Tasks ships an update every 3 months, Notepad every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notes & Tasks | Notepad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-and-tasks-to-do-list/id947283649/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notepad-notes-checklist/id1512948053/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [mayabella s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1222437772) | [siarhei yatsuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1511544233) |

## What reviewers say

### Notes & Tasks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-and-tasks-to-do-list/id947283649)

Capture ideas and manage your to-do lists with reminders and deadlines. This app offers a focused experience with reduced advertising, syncing across Apple devices. Organize daily, work, or personal tasks seamlessly.

**Highlights:** Quick note-taking, To-do list creation, Deadline and reminder setting, Task completion marking, List organization, iCloud sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $1.49 | per month |
| connection Apple Watch | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $6.99 | one-time |


### Notepad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notepad-notes-checklist/id1512948053)

Capture thoughts, pictures, voice memos, and checklists with this smart notepad. Organize and quickly find all your information, including secure storage for logins and passwords. Features include reminders, backup options, and printing capabilities.

**Highlights:** Capture thoughts, pictures, and voice records, Create and manage checklists, Secure storage for logins and passwords, Organize notes with categories and colors, Quick search and recent notes list, Backup, restore, and print notes, Birthday reminders

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full access monthly | $0.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notes & Tasks free?

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

### Is Notepad free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Notes & Tasks or Notepad?

Notepad is rated higher. Notes & Tasks averages 2.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Notepad averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Notes & Tasks or Notepad have ads?

Both Notes & Tasks and Notepad show ads.

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

Notes & Tasks ships an update every 3 months, and Notepad every 6 weeks. Most recently, Notes & Tasks was updated on October 7, 2026 and Notepad on October 18, 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.*