# SumsApp vs Simple Notes

The clearest difference is ads: SumsApp at none against Simple Notes's shown. SumsApp also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months). Simple Notes's advantage is review sentiment (88% vs 63%) and ratings volume (790 vs 169). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SumsApp sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Simple Notes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for SumsApp against 4.7 for Simple Notes. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 169 and 790 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of SumsApp's written reviews are positive against 88% of Simple Notes's.

SumsApp ships an update every 9 days, Simple Notes every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SumsApp | Simple Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (169 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sumsapp/id989345503/reviews) | **[4.7 (790 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-notes-notepad-manager/id1457937396/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 169 | **790** |
| Positive reviews | 63.2% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 206 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tsuyoshi Niwa](https://appshunter.io/developer/888556976) | [Komorebi Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/481596469) |

## What reviewers say

### SumsApp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sumsapp/id989345503)

This smart notepad automatically detects numbers within your notes and calculates their totals. Organize notes into folders for combined totals and use advanced search to filter and sum specific entries. It's a calculator and spreadsheet replacement for everyday number tracking.

**Highlights:** Automatic number detection, Automatic total calculation, Notes organization into folders, Combined folder totals, Advanced search and filtering, Freestyle note-taking with numbers

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Every 6 Months | $4.49 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Subscription | $7.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 💡 Ingenious concept for calculations
- 🚀 Efficient for quick math
- 👍 Useful for expense tracking
- 👍 Great for financial management

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Aggressive subscription prompts
- 😞 Data loss and deletion issues
- 😞 Paid for app, now locked out
- 😞 Frequent pop-ups for Pro upgrade
- 😞 Unreliable data saving

**Reported bugs**

- Data is deleted/lost
- App crashes after recent update
- Pop-up prompts for Pro version appear constantly
- Restore purchase does not work
- Information entered disappears

**Requested features**

- Add '+' and '÷' symbols to number bar
- Option to sync Mac version
- Ability to group files for 'Totals' figure
- Button to add date stamp
- Option to automatically display date in notes


### Simple Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-notes-notepad-manager/id1457937396)

This app offers a clean and efficient way to organize your thoughts and ideas. Easily add images, organize notes into colored folders, and secure your entries with a passcode. Customize the look with various themes and fonts, and back up your data to iCloud.

**Highlights:** Add photos to notes, Organize with colored folders, Calendar view for notes, Passcode and biometric lock, Customizable themes and fonts, iCloud backup and sync, Smart search with tags

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium (Annual) | $14.99 | per year |
| Premium Service | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 📁 Folder organization and color-coding
- 🔒 Password protection
- 💡 Useful for school and work notes
- 🚀 Fast and responsive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Lack of iCloud sync
- 📐 Limited formatting options (no bold, italics, etc.)
- 🎨 Default folder color cannot be changed
- 🔍 No alphabetical sorting for folders

**Reported bugs**

- No local PC backup and restore feature
- UI looks outdated and childish

**Requested features**

- Add ability to pin notes at the top of a folder
- Implement iCloud sync between devices
- Introduce more text formatting options (bold, italics, underline, etc.)
- Allow changing folder colors


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SumsApp free?

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

### Is Simple Notes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SumsApp or Simple Notes?

Simple Notes is rated higher. SumsApp averages 4.6 out of 5 from 169 ratings, while Simple Notes averages 4.7 from 790 ratings.

### Do SumsApp or Simple Notes have ads?

Simple Notes shows ads; SumsApp does not.

### Which is updated more often, SumsApp or Simple Notes?

SumsApp ships an update every 9 days, and Simple Notes every 3 months. Most recently, SumsApp was updated on September 23, 2026 and Simple Notes on September 23, 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.*