# Notepad: Easy Notes & Memos

> Simple Notebook & Writing Pad

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id725368535](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id725368535)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id725368535`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** 1381802 Ontario Inc.
- **Category:** Productivity
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (28,134 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.2.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-03
- **First published:** 2013-11-01
- **Size:** 100 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-20
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/notepad-easy-notes-memos/id725368535)
- **Website:** [https://www.oldnotepad.com](https://www.oldnotepad.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.oldnotepad.com/terms](https://www.oldnotepad.com/terms)

## Description

Notepad: Easy Notes & Memos blends the simplicity of a classic notebook with modern productivity. NEW in 6.0 brings rich text formatting—bold, italic, 7 text colors, 7 highlight colors, and 18 font families—alongside unlimited notes, drag-and-drop to-do lists, and auto-save.

Organize with folders, pin and sort notes, iCloud backups, Apple Pencil handwriting, advanced search with text highlights, and privacy features like FaceID/TouchID lock. Share and print notes, customize icons and themes, and enjoy an ad-free premium option for extra features.

## Rankings

- #9,244 — Overall
- #4 — note
- #4 — notebook
- #20 — easy
- #49 — replace
- #61 — writing tool

## Review summary

Notepad: Easy Notes & Memos is praised for being easy to use and strong for lists and quick writing. Users like the customization options (fonts, colors, app icon) and report it works well for various note types, including stories and grocery lists, with some noting an ad-free experience. However, recurring downsides include intrusive or scammy ads in some versions, UI updates that degrade usability, and bugs/instability like typing issues and duplicate notes. Some users also desire widgets or more folders.

### Pros

- Easy to use and intuitive
- Great for lists and to-dos (to-do lists)
- Rich customization options (fonts, colors, themes, app icon)
- Ad-free experience (no ads) per multiple reviews
- Versatile for writing and keeping different kinds of notes (stories, scripts, grocery lists)

### Cons

- Ads and ad-related issues in several versions (intrusive or scammy ads)
- Major updates that overhaul the UI and reduce usability for long-time users
- Bugs/instability (typing issues, duplicate notes) across multiple reviews

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id725368535)