Reviews of MyNotePad

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List of user reviews and ratings for MyNotePad

Total ratings

4.70 (Rating count: 1,582)

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Review summary

MyNotePad excels in customization, a clean, distraction-free writing experience, and auto-save with ad-free usage. However, it lacks syncing/backups, organization features, and advanced formatting, and it has occasional stability issues. For users who value style and simplicity over robust organization, it's a strong pick; others may miss essential features like cloud sync, folders, or security.

Pros

Highly customizable (fonts, colors, backgrounds, including a chalkboard style).
Simple, clean, minimal UI that focuses on writing; no ads and it's free to use.
Pleasant typography and readability that aid focused writing.
Auto-save feature and quick access to add notes.

Cons

No syncing across devices and weak backup options (export is per-note).
Lacks folders/organization and checkboxes for lists.
Limited formatting options (no italics/bold) and no built-in passcode/security.
Occasional stability issues (Pencil compatibility, cross-device note merging/line clumping).

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 4.10

All time rating average: 4.70

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13% (7)

Date	Author	Comment
2026-07-09	✨c*****	i literally just refreshed the app, and YEARS of work and notes just, VANISHED!!!!! like it crashed for a second and the screen froze, so i just refreshed, and EVERYthing VANISHED! HELP ME THIS IS NOT OKAY! 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😱😰 it's near mignight now too I JUST WANNA SLEEP WAHHHH MY WHOLE LIFE IS RUINED, YET AGAIN! edit: i offloaded, after waiting and exhausting allmother options, and everything's back now c:>
i literally just refreshed the app, and YEARS of work and notes just, VANISHED!!!!! like it crashed for a second and the screen froze, so i just refreshed, and EVERYthing VANISHED! HELP ME THIS IS NOT OKAY! 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😱😰 it's near mignight now too I JUST WANNA SLEEP WAHHHH MY WHOLE LIFE IS RUINED, YET AGAIN! edit: i offloaded, after waiting and exhausting allmother options, and everything's back now c:>
2026-06-12	Be*****	This app is the best
This app is the best
2026-04-27	sn*****	This app is nice. You can change fonts, letter color, and a color background. And i think its cool that you can make it look like a chalkboard😂 if your looking for an upgrade thats more fun, but simple, I definitely recommend.
This app is nice. You can change fonts, letter color, and a color background. And i think its cool that you can make it look like a chalkboard😂 if your looking for an upgrade thats more fun, but simple, I definitely recommend.
2026-01-15	A *****	I have a dozen note taking applications (and use several for different purposes) but after a couple of months of use, my new go-to for frequent review of shorter text and sharing the text on my screen with others is this one. * Bottom line - using the pinch to zoom in (~14 max characters/line portrait mode)/out (~52 max) and have the text wrap in the uncluttered screen makes MyNotePad my go to quickie note drafter/reviewer. * Is it important for you to review text on your small screen phone? Maybe you are continually reviewing the same inspiring/important text. Maybe you want an easy screen to compose exactly correct text before pasting it into your message app. Or, maybe you are writing a last minute speech at an event without your reading glasses - and then using your phone as a crutch when giving the speech (true story!). If your eyes get tired after being on your phone for a while (all of us?) or who share your screen with people for whom it is easier to read exact text (you know who they are ) by showing them what’s on your phone, this app is for you. CONS No syncing and no evident backup (there is exporting - but it looks like it’s only note by note). SAVE IMPORTANT NOTES ELSEWHERE! This is a FREE app that just works. It has limited features (it’s a four year old app, people … and did I mention it’s free?) but for those limited purposes it’s excellent.
I have a dozen note taking applications (and use several for different purposes) but after a couple of months of use, my new go-to for frequent review of shorter text and sharing the text on my screen with others is this one. * Bottom line - using the pinch to zoom in (~14 max characters/line portrait mode)/out (~52 max) and have the text wrap in the uncluttered screen makes MyNotePad my go to quickie note drafter/reviewer. * Is it important for you to review text on your small screen phone? Maybe you are continually reviewing the same inspiring/important text. Maybe you want an easy screen to compose exactly correct text before pasting it into your message app. Or, maybe you are writing a last minute speech at an event without your reading glasses - and then using your phone as a crutch when giving the speech (true story!). If your eyes get tired after being on your phone for a while (all of us?) or who share your screen with people for whom it is easier to read exact text (you know who they are ) by showing them what’s on your phone, this app is for you. CONS No syncing and no evident backup (there is exporting - but it looks like it’s only note by note). SAVE IMPORTANT NOTES ELSEWHERE! This is a FREE app that just works. It has limited features (it’s a four year old app, people … and did I mention it’s free?) but for those limited purposes it’s excellent.
2025-12-01	rb*****	I was searching for a note pad for my iPhone and downloaded this app. It's easy to customize to your personal taste. I really like it. The developer did a great job designing it.
I was searching for a note pad for my iPhone and downloaded this app. It's easy to customize to your personal taste. I really like it. The developer did a great job designing it.
2025-11-08	Sa*****	I thought this app was exactly what I needed. At least until I highlighted a portion of a note for deletion. The ENTIRE note was DELETED!!! And apparently it’s not recoverable. There should at least be feature to allow a user to backup a note/s. Time to search for a new note app!!
I thought this app was exactly what I needed. At least until I highlighted a portion of a note for deletion. The ENTIRE note was DELETED!!! And apparently it’s not recoverable. There should at least be feature to allow a user to backup a note/s. Time to search for a new note app!!
2025-10-21	Ig*****	This is still the only notes app I’ve found where the format and font are so beautiful and simple, I’m able to actually focus while I’m writing! The only thing I wish this app had was a way to save and organize my notes into folders. If the app let me do that, it would be absolutely perfect!
This is still the only notes app I’ve found where the format and font are so beautiful and simple, I’m able to actually focus while I’m writing! The only thing I wish this app had was a way to save and organize my notes into folders. If the app let me do that, it would be absolutely perfect!
2025-09-22	EU*****	This app
This app
2025-08-14	NB*****	You can't customize colors on the default iphone Notes App, so this is great for making my notes the color scheme i want. It would be a million times better though if it could have checkboxes so i can easily make lists and check items off as done, which is half of the functionality of a notes app
You can't customize colors on the default iphone Notes App, so this is great for making my notes the color scheme i want. It would be a million times better though if it could have checkboxes so i can easily make lists and check items off as done, which is half of the functionality of a notes app
2025-07-15	Jo*****	Better than the built-in notes app by a little bit. I use this app more often.
Better than the built-in notes app by a little bit. I use this app more often.