# Inkpad Notepad vs Make

The clearest difference is update cadence: Inkpad Notepad at every 9 days against Make's every 4 months. Inkpad Notepad also leads on ratings volume (8.6K vs 198) and review sentiment (80% vs 71%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Inkpad Notepad sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Make sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. 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 Inkpad Notepad against 4.7 for Make. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Inkpad Notepad has 8.6K ratings behind it against 198, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Inkpad Notepad's written reviews are positive against 71% of Make's.

Inkpad Notepad ships an update every 9 days, Make every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Inkpad Notepad | Make |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (8.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inkpad-notepad-notes-to-do/id992332888/reviews) | **[4.7 (198 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/make-a-list/id6446176908/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.6K** | 198 |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 71.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 68 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Workpail, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/948783012) | [Garbek Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676458957) |

## 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


### Make

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/make-a-list/id6446176908)

Create and manage an unlimited number of lists, notes, and reminders. Share lists with others, sort items, and utilize voice-to-text functionality. Enjoy offline access and customizable themes for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Unlimited lists and notes, Voice to text input, List sharing, Reminders, Offline mode, Customizable themes and fonts, Widget (in-app purchase)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| Remove ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Shared groups | $19.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all for life | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Inkpad Notepad free?

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

### Is Make free?

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

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

Make is rated higher. Inkpad Notepad averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.6K ratings, while Make averages 4.7 from 198 ratings.

### Do Inkpad Notepad or Make have ads?

Both Inkpad Notepad and Make show ads.

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

Inkpad Notepad ships an update every 9 days, and Make every 4 months. Most recently, Inkpad Notepad was updated on October 13, 2026 and Make on October 7, 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.*