# Inkpad Notepad vs MapNotesNYC Lite

The clearest difference is rating: Inkpad Notepad at 4.6 against MapNotesNYC Lite's 4.0. Inkpad Notepad also leads on ratings volume (8.6K vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). MapNotesNYC Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Inkpad Notepad sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. MapNotesNYC Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

Inkpad Notepad holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Inkpad Notepad has 8.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Inkpad Notepad | MapNotesNYC Lite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (8.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inkpad-notepad-notes-to-do/id992332888/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapnotesnyc-lite/id6748045358/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.6K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 68 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Workpail, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/948783012) | [Ledian Ismalaj](https://appshunter.io/developer/1663431654) |

## 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


### MapNotesNYC Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapnotesnyc-lite/id6748045358)

Pinpoint locations on an interactive NYC map to store categorized notes and reminders. Access your saved places with home screen widgets and scheduled notifications. This app prioritizes privacy with completely offline and private data storage.

**Highlights:** Interactive NYC map with pins, Categorized notes and reminders, Home screen widgets, Scheduled notifications, Offline and private data storage, Smart categories and search

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Inkpad Notepad free?

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

### Is MapNotesNYC Lite free?

MapNotesNYC Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Inkpad Notepad or MapNotesNYC Lite?

Inkpad Notepad is rated higher. Inkpad Notepad averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.6K ratings, while MapNotesNYC Lite averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Inkpad Notepad or MapNotesNYC Lite have ads?

Inkpad Notepad shows ads; MapNotesNYC Lite does not.

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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.*