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- 4.80
- 6,670 ratings
- Last updated
- October 22, 2026
- Size
- 57.7 MB
Users love it: 4.8 stars from 6,670 ratings. Its best ranking is #55 in Top Free, Business in Japan.
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By Komorebi Inc., from the App StoreDescription by Komorebi Inc. Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
One idea has guided us for over 10 years: keep it simple, so you can just write.
[Features]
· Opens fast, write right away
· Autosave: no save button needed
· Search: find any note by its content
· Home Screen widgets: pin notes like sticky notes
· Lock Screen widget: check notes without unlocking
· Color-code notes with 6 colors
· Character count (also without spaces and line breaks)
· Dark mode
· No account, works offline
· For iPhone and iPad (iOS 14 or later)
· Free (one-time purchase to remove ads)
[Function Details]
■ Widgets
Pin notes to your Home Screen like sticky notes, always in view. On iOS 16 or later, you can also show a note on your Lock Screen with 4 font sizes, no unlocking needed.
· 3 sizes; scroll inside the widget to read long notes
· Add multiple widgets, each showing a different note
· The "Add Note" widget starts a new note with one tap
■ Search
Find any note in seconds by searching its text.
■ Autosave
Your text is saved automatically, even if a call comes in or you switch to another app. Half-written notes stay where you left them.
■ Color-Code Notes
Swipe right on a note and choose one of 6 colors: red for shopping, blue for work. Spot the note you need at a glance, no folders required.
■ Basic Controls
· Delete: swipe left on a note
· Reorder: press and hold a note, then drag it up or down
· Copy: copy a whole note at once
· Share: send any note via social media or email
[Ways to Use It]
· Jot down thoughts as they come to mind
· Shopping lists and to-do lists
· A scratchpad for copy and paste
· Draft reports, meeting minutes and stories
· Memos of things to remember
· Enter notes by voice via iOS Dictation
[Who It's For]
· Anyone who finds feature-heavy note apps hard to use
· Anyone who wants a light, everyday notepad
· Anyone replacing paper sticky notes and memo pads
[Pricing]
The app is free to use, with ads. A one-time purchase removes ads for good.
[Your Data and Design Policy]
· Notes are stored only on your device, never sent outside the app
· No cloud sync or backup feature of its own: everything stays on your device
· A text-only notepad: no photo attachments, folders, reminders or checklists
· No built-in lock, but iOS can require Face ID to open it (see FAQ)
[FAQ]
** How do I delete notes?
Swipe left on the note to bring up the [Delete] button.
** How do I reorder notes?
Tap and hold the note, then drag it up or down.
** How do I add a note to my Lock Screen?
Requires iOS 16 or later.
Touch and hold the Lock Screen, then tap [Customize] at the bottom.
Select [Lock Screen], tap [Add Widgets], and select this app and the widget you want.
If this app is not displayed, restart your device.
** How do I add a note to my Home Screen?
Tap and hold an empty area on your Home Screen, then tap the [+] button.
Select the [Notepad] widget, choose from three sizes, and tap [Add].
To choose the note shown, tap and hold the widget, then pick from [Edit Widget] - [Notes].
** How do I change the color of my notes?
Swipe right on the note to add a color.
** How do I lock the app?
Requires iOS 18 or later.
Touch and hold the app icon, then tap [Require Face ID] (or Touch ID / Passcode). The app will then require it each time it opens.
** Will my notes transfer to a new iPhone?
Yes. Notes are stored inside the app and carry over when you set up a new iPhone with the standard data transfer or a backup restore.
** What about data security?
This app never collects or sends any text you enter to servers or anywhere outside the app. Its only communication relates to advertising.
All the data you enter stays in the app.
【Terms of Service】
https://komorebi-studio.com/tos_en.html
【Privacy Policy】
https://komorebi-studio.com/policyredirect.html
Safety and technology
Found in the app by AppBrain- Price
- Free
- App size
- 57.7 MB
- Content rating
- Everyone
Technologies used by Notepad - Simple Notes & Memo
Releases
Updates seen on the App Store- Version
- 4.1.0
- Launched
- July 2015
No changelog data
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Rankings
App Store top charts- Highest rank
- #55
- Chart
- Top Free
- Business
- Country
- Japan
App Store Rankings for Notepad - Simple Notes & Memo
Top rankings
| Rank | Country | Category | List |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 | Japan | Business | Top Free |
Ranking history in Japan
About the app and developer
About Notepad - Simple Notes & Memo
Notepad - Simple Notes & Memo is a business app developed by Komorebi Inc.
What is the rating of Notepad - Simple Notes & Memo?
Notepad - Simple Notes & Memo is rated 4.80 out of 5 stars, based on 6.7 thousand ratings.
Is Notepad - Simple Notes & Memo free?
Notepad - Simple Notes & Memo is free. The app size is 57.70 MB. The latest version available is 4.1.0. The last update was on October 22, 2026.
What are the requirements for Notepad - Simple Notes & Memo?
The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on the App Store since July 2015.
Notepad - Simple Notes & Memo is made and published by Komorebi Inc. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Komorebi Inc. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Komorebi Inc. and are shown as published on the App Store.
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Frequently asked questions about Notepad - Simple Notes & Memo
Is Notepad - Simple Notes & Memo free?
Yes. Notepad - Simple Notes & Memo is free on the App Store.
Is Notepad - Simple Notes & Memo still available?
Yes. Notepad - Simple Notes & Memo is on the App Store, and the last update we saw was on October 22, 2026.
How large is Notepad - Simple Notes & Memo?
Notepad - Simple Notes & Memo is 57.70 MB.
Is Notepad - Simple Notes & Memo suitable for children?
App Store rates the content of Notepad - Simple Notes & Memo as suitable for everyone.
How do people rate Notepad - Simple Notes & Memo?
Notepad - Simple Notes & Memo scores 4.80 out of 5 stars, from 6,670 ratings on the App Store.
Who made Notepad - Simple Notes & Memo?
Notepad - Simple Notes & Memo was developed by Komorebi Inc. It is listed in the business category on the App Store.
What are the best alternatives to Notepad - Simple Notes & Memo?
People looking at Notepad - Simple Notes & Memo also look at these business apps: Memo Pad - Simple Note Pad, Simple Notepad -BestNote-, Weekly Planner - Diary, Notes, Inkpad Notepad - Notes - To do, Notepad - handy quickly memo.
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