# Notepad vs Write notes on the screen

The clearest difference is rating: Write notes on the screen at 4.6 against Notepad's 1.0. Write notes on the screen also leads on ratings volume (27 vs 2). Notepad's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 27 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Notepad sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Write notes on the screen sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Write notes on the screen holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Write notes on the screen has 27 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 31% of Notepad's written reviews are positive against 25% of Write notes on the screen's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Notepad ships an update every 3 months, Write notes on the screen every 27 months. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notepad | Write notes on the screen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notepad-write-your-ideas/id953448387/reviews) | **[4.6 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/write-notes-on-the-screen/id1069821650/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **27** |
| Positive reviews | **31.1% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 27 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 36 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tramboliko Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/887812129) | [Alejandro Melero Zaballos](https://appshunter.io/developer/665859435) |

## What reviewers say

### Notepad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notepad-write-your-ideas/id953448387)

Capture your thoughts, to-do lists, and commitments with this intuitive note-taking app. Save all your important information on a single screen for quick access. Features include multiple drawing brushes, various backgrounds, and checklist functionality.

**Highlights:** Multiple drawing brushes, Variety of backgrounds, Checklist functionality, Undo/Redo actions, Save notes on one screen, Share and save note images

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Free Ressorces | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock brushes Editor | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| FullPack | $2.99 | one-time |


### Write notes on the screen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/write-notes-on-the-screen/id1069821650)

Capture your thoughts and ideas with a digital notepad. Quickly jot down notes, create sketches, or make to-do lists using various drawing tools and backgrounds. Easily share your creations or save them for later.

**Highlights:** Choose color and typography, Various background options, Clear, undo, and save notes, Insert images or take photos, Share notes instantly

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| weekly plan | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual plan | $19.99 | per year |
| REMOVE ADS | $5.99 | one-time |
| Full forever purchase | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notepad free?

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

### Is Write notes on the screen free?

Write notes on the screen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Notepad or Write notes on the screen?

Write notes on the screen is rated higher. Notepad averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Write notes on the screen averages 4.6 from 27 ratings.

### Do Notepad or Write notes on the screen have ads?

Both Notepad and Write notes on the screen show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Notepad or Write notes on the screen?

Notepad ships an update every 3 months, and Write notes on the screen every 27 months. Most recently, Notepad was updated on September 7, 2026 and Write notes on the screen on September 13, 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.*