Reviews of BasicNote: Simple Notes

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List of user reviews and ratings for BasicNote: Simple Notes

Total ratings

4.53 (Rating count: 103,598)

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Review summary

Users like BasicNote for its simple, intuitive UI and easy, free note-taking. However, persistent advertising—especially intrusive, full-screen ads and a pay-to-remove-ads model—drives frustration. Some users report performance issues after updates (typing lag or the app not opening on new devices). Readability is hindered by small text, and privacy consent pop-ups raise concerns. A few feature gaps, such as limited category management, add to the negatives. Overall, solid basics hampered by ads, performance quirks, and UX gaps.

Pros

Intuitive and user-friendly UI.
Easy to use and covers basic note-taking needs.
Free and lightweight with minimal clutter.
Barebones design keeps focus on notes.
Password-protect individual notes (a useful feature noted by users).

Cons

Intrusive ads, including full-screen ads, with a pay-to-remove-ads model.
Performance issues after updates (typing lag; app won’t open after upgrade).
Small or hard-to-read text size affecting readability.
Privacy consent pop-ups and vendor/consent toggles can feel intrusive.
Limited category management (e.g., cannot delete a category).

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 3.40

All time rating average: 4.53

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22% (39)

Date	Author	Comment
2026-07-28	Ka*****	I used to love this unconditionally. But since the last update they now have video ads which come on unexpectedly and scare the life out of me if I don't happen to have my phone volume on low. Very annoying on an otherwise useful app.
I used to love this unconditionally. But since the last update they now have video ads which come on unexpectedly and scare the life out of me if I don't happen to have my phone volume on low. Very annoying on an otherwise useful app.
2026-07-25	Dr*****	The privacy choice is presented as either “consent” or “manage my options.” However, under “manage my options,” hundreds of vendors are already switched on, and users must disable them manually, one by one. This appears designed to frustrate users into giving up and allowing their personal data to be used. Consent under EU data-protection law must be freely given, specific, informed, and as easy to withdraw or refuse as it is to give.
The privacy choice is presented as either “consent” or “manage my options.” However, under “manage my options,” hundreds of vendors are already switched on, and users must disable them manually, one by one. This appears designed to frustrate users into giving up and allowing their personal data to be used. Consent under EU data-protection law must be freely given, specific, informed, and as easy to withdraw or refuse as it is to give.
2026-07-24	Go*****	Works like it
Works like it
2026-07-24	Ni*****	Great note app! it's the very best one I could find. Almost no ads even if I don't pay, and I probably will eventually just purchase no ads. No overcomplicated nonsense, just basic notes like the name implies. However I have a couple of suggestions: first of all, add the options for bold, italics, and font size adjustment, and bullet points. That would help with planning and listing. Second, add color scheme customization to the app. Other than that it's great and I love it!
Great note app! it's the very best one I could find. Almost no ads even if I don't pay, and I probably will eventually just purchase no ads. No overcomplicated nonsense, just basic notes like the name implies. However I have a couple of suggestions: first of all, add the options for bold, italics, and font size adjustment, and bullet points. That would help with planning and listing. Second, add color scheme customization to the app. Other than that it's great and I love it!
2026-07-22	Sc*****	overrun by large ads everyday, its a nuisance to use this app. Have loaded other apps that don't harass me with full page ads. This app has become so bad I had to leave at review. TERRIBLE APP!
overrun by large ads everyday, its a nuisance to use this app. Have loaded other apps that don't harass me with full page ads. This app has become so bad I had to leave at review. TERRIBLE APP!
2026-07-22	Da*****	I like this app my phone doesn't come with a notes app pre-installed so I definitely get a lot of use out of it it's good for saving passwords, website links, recipes, jotting down story ideas while on the go, and organizing my holiday gift ideas
I like this app my phone doesn't come with a notes app pre-installed so I definitely get a lot of use out of it it's good for saving passwords, website links, recipes, jotting down story ideas while on the go, and organizing my holiday gift ideas
2026-07-22	ha*****	for basic notes it's usable but the increase in adds that effectively lock the app until you close then re open make it pointless especially if you want to quickly make a bite and have to deal with that.
for basic notes it's usable but the increase in adds that effectively lock the app until you close then re open make it pointless especially if you want to quickly make a bite and have to deal with that.
2026-07-21	Lu*****	It is simple to use and it helps you alot
It is simple to use and it helps you alot
2026-07-21	Ma*****	I have no notes in my phone😐
I have no notes in my phone😐
2026-07-20	Vu*****	very important and good
very important and good