# Inkpad Notepad vs xTiles

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Inkpad Notepad at 80% against xTiles's 36%. Inkpad Notepad also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (8.5K vs 123). xTiles's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Inkpad Notepad sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and xTiles sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $15.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Inkpad Notepad holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Inkpad Notepad has 8.5K ratings behind it against 123, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Inkpad Notepad's written reviews are positive against 36% of xTiles's.

Inkpad Notepad ships an update every 9 days, xTiles every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Inkpad Notepad | xTiles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (8.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inkpad-notepad-notes-to-do/id992332888/reviews)** | [3.5 (123 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xtiles-notes-tasks-projects/id1633029507/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.5K** | 123 |
| Positive reviews | **79.9% of reviews** | 35.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 67 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Workpail, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/948783012) | [xtiles inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1633029509) |

## What reviewers say

### Inkpad Notepad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inkpad-notepad-notes-to-do/id992332888)

Effortlessly capture thoughts, to-do lists, and shopping lists with this intuitive note-taking app. Sync your notes online for access from any device, and easily search, share, or delete them. It's the digital notepad you'll always have with you.

**Highlights:** Create notes and lists, Auto-save functionality, Online syncing and web access, Search notes and lists, Share notes via email/SMS, Delete notes easily

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Inkpad Basic Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Inkpad Lite Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Inkpad Standard Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Inkpad Basic Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Inkpad Plus Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| Inkpad Lite Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Inkpad Standard Yearly | $149.99 | per year |
| Inkpad Plus Yearly | $239.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Convenient cross-device sync
- 👍 Reliable note-taking
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 👍 Helpful for organizing notes and lists

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional note loss or sync issues
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 💰 Paid premium version required for some features
- 🔍 Inconsistent user interface changes
- 🔍 Ads can be intrusive

**Reported bugs**

- Notes sometimes disappear after updates
- Cursor positioning issues when editing
- Syncing problems leading to data loss
- App crashes or becomes unresponsive

**Requested features**

- Add ability to password protect notes
- Improve note editing functionality
- Provide more font and formatting options
- Implement a multi-select/delete feature for notes
- Add reminders and alarm functionality


### xTiles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xtiles-notes-tasks-projects/id1633029507)

Capture notes, tasks, and ideas with a versatile app that syncs across devices. Organize everything visually with drag-and-drop boards, and access your content online or offline. Stay productive with reminders, calendars, and quick search.

**Highlights:** Jot down notes and voice recordings, Snap sketches and upload photos, Save web content (text, images, links), Create to-do lists and set reminders, Organize ideas into visual boards, Instant cross-device syncing, Offline access

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus | $15.00 | per month |
| Plus | $19.00 | per month |
| Pro | $35.00 | per month |
| Starter | $69.00 | per year |
| Plus | $99.00 | per year |
| Ultimate Productivity Bundle | $99.00 | per year |
| Plus | $149.00 | per year |
| Pro | $299.00 | per year |
| Basic Productivity Bundle | $59.00 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $149.99 | one-time |
| Believer Plan | $199.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🎨 Highly customizable design with templates
- 💡 Excellent for ADHD organization and productivity
- 🖥️ Desktop version works exceptionally well
- 📊 Visual organization with flexible tile-based layout

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📱 Mobile app severely lacks desktop functionality
- 🐛 iPad app is poorly optimized and glitchy
- ❌ Cannot edit or create content on mobile devices
- 🔧 Limited customization options on mobile
- 📊 Tables and charts cannot be edited on mobile

**Reported bugs**

- Mobile app fails to load boards
- Cannot duplicate or delete items on mobile
- Text input jumps and backspace behaves incorrectly
- Long-hold on images triggers copy/paste menu
- Calendar dates incorrect for 2025

**Requested features**

- Home screen widgets for quick access
- Mobile layout optimization for smaller screens
- Full editing capabilities on mobile devices
- Multi-factor authentication (MFA) support
- Ability to delete and rearrange sections on mobile


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Inkpad Notepad free?

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

### Is xTiles free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Inkpad Notepad or xTiles?

Inkpad Notepad is rated higher. Inkpad Notepad averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.5K ratings, while xTiles averages 3.5 from 123 ratings.

### Do Inkpad Notepad or xTiles have ads?

Inkpad Notepad shows ads; xTiles does not.

### Which is updated more often, Inkpad Notepad or xTiles?

Inkpad Notepad ships an update every 9 days, and xTiles every 10 days. Most recently, Inkpad Notepad was updated on September 23, 2026 and xTiles on September 22, 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.*