# NotePad.io vs Color Notepad

The clearest difference is rating: Color Notepad at 4.5 against NotePad.io's 2.1. Color Notepad also leads on review sentiment (47% vs 17%) and ratings volume (603 vs 7). NotePad.io's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Color Notepad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NotePad.io asks for nothing beyond the download.

Color Notepad holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Color Notepad has 603 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of NotePad.io's written reviews are positive against 47% of Color Notepad's.

## The numbers

| Metric | NotePad.io | Color Notepad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notepadio/id990089932/reviews) | **[4.5 (603 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-notepad/id1112663477/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **603** |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | **46.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sebastian Steins](https://appshunter.io/developer/1044718383) | [Dmytro Vynokurov](https://appshunter.io/developer/350017076) |

## What reviewers say

### NotePad.io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notepadio/id990089932)

A secure, cloud-based notepad accessible from any device. Create, organize, and share rich notes with image support. Never lose a note again with this user-friendly, cross-platform solution.

**Highlights:** Cloud-based notepad, Cross-platform access, Create rich notes, Organize by category, Image storage, Secure and encrypted

**In-app purchases:** none


### Color Notepad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-notepad/id1112663477)

A clean and simple note-taking app that lets you personalize your experience with over 20 colorful themes. It offers a minimalist design for distraction-free writing, iCloud sync, and robust backup options.

**Highlights:** Minimalist design, 20+ colorful themes, Light & Dark Mode, iCloud sync, Sort notes, Export notes, Automatic local backups

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Storage | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Colorful customization options
- 💾 One-time purchase pricing model
- 📝 Simple and easy-to-use interface
- 🔤 Adjustable font size options
- ✅ Cross-device synchronization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Notes frequently disappear or fail to save
- 🐛 App crashes and won't open
- 🐛 Text scrolls out of view when keyboard appears
- 💰 Expensive pricing for unlimited storage
- ❌ Limited to 3 notes in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Notes deleted unexpectedly after saving
- App crashes and fails to reopen
- Text disappears or becomes invisible
- Keyboard covers note content during editing
- Inconsistent save functionality (8 out of 10 times fails)

**Requested features**

- Password protection for notes
- Different colors for individual notes
- Checklist functionality with reset capability
- Note sharing capabilities
- Multiple font options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NotePad.io free?

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

### Is Color Notepad free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NotePad.io or Color Notepad?

Color Notepad is rated higher. NotePad.io averages 2.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Color Notepad averages 4.5 from 603 ratings.

### Do NotePad.io or Color Notepad have ads?

Neither NotePad.io nor Color Notepad shows ads.

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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.*