Inkpad Notepad vs Samsung Notes
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Inkpad Notepad
Simple synced notepad for notes and to-do lists, with AI chat
Samsung Notes
Samsung's free note app for Galaxy phones, tablets and Galaxy Book
Where they differ
- Inkpad Notepad starts at $5 per month, billed annually. Samsung Notes is free.
- Only Inkpad Notepad lists a web app.
- Only Inkpad Notepad lists an iOS app.
- Only Samsung Notes lists a Windows app.
- Inkpad Notepad also covers chat assistant and tasks.
- Samsung Notes also covers templates.
At a glance
| Inkpad Notepad | Samsung Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free |
| Starts at | $5 per month, billed annually | Free |
| Free plan | Sync between mobile devices and the web, offline notes and 30 MB of storage, with ads shown. Unlimited syncs, note history and the AI models are listed for paid plans only. | The Microsoft Store lists the Windows app as a free download and the Google Play listing shows no price. Samsung says basic Galaxy AI features are free, while enhanced AI features may carry fees. |
| Free trial | None listed | None listed |
| Web | ||
| Windows | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | Workpail, LLC | Samsung Electronics |
| Price read from | inkpad.me | apps.microsoft.com |
| Checked | Oct 9, 2026 | Oct 5, 2026 |
Who each one suits
Inkpad Notepad
- People who want a plain notepad for lists and quick notes
- Reading and editing phone notes from a computer's browser
- Android and iPhone users who want the same notes on both
Samsung Notes
- Galaxy phone and tablet owners, especially those with an S Pen
- Recording a lecture or meeting while taking notes
- Marking up PDFs by hand on a Galaxy tablet
Worth knowing
Inkpad Notepad
- The free plan shows ads and stops at 30 MB of storage; hiding ads needs a paid plan.
- The website quotes prices billed annually. The US App Store also lists monthly options and a Basic plan ($1.99 monthly, $19.99 yearly) that the website's table omits.
- Sign-in works only through a Google or Apple account.
- AI use is capped by plan, from 100 standard requests on Premium to 600 on Plus, and the advanced model is on Plus only.
Samsung Notes
- Samsung documents the app for Galaxy phones, tablets and Galaxy Book PCs; no iPhone, Mac or web version is listed.
- The Windows app is optimized for Galaxy Book models, and Samsung says other Windows computers may have issues running it.
- Syncing with Microsoft OneNote is not available on devices running One UI 9; notes sync through Samsung Cloud instead.
- Note Assist needs a supported Galaxy device, a Samsung account and an internet connection, and shared notes are still labeled beta.
Key features
Inkpad Notepad
- Notes, to-do lists and shopping lists
- A note can stay as plain text or be switched to a to-do list or a shopping list. Everything is saved automatically as you write.
- Sync and web access
- Notes sync between Android and iOS devices and back up online, and the same account opens them in a web browser on a computer. Notes on the phone stay available offline.
- Search and tags
- Keyword search filters the list of notes as you type, and tags group related notes together.
- AI chat assistant and writing tools
- A chat assistant built on GPT helps with editing and brainstorming, writing tools fix spelling, grammar and style, and a quiz mode asks questions about your notes.
- Note history and PIN code
- Paid plans can view and restore up to 10 earlier versions of a note and protect the app with a PIN code.
- Export, import and trash
- Notes export to an Inkpad Archive zip file that can be imported into another account. Deleted notes sit in the trash for 30 days before they are removed.
Samsung Notes
- S Pen handwriting
- Handwriting can be altered, moved and converted to text, using pens, fountain pens, pencils and highlighters in a range of colors and thicknesses.
- Voice recordings synced to notes
- A recording made while you type or write is synced to the note, so playback follows along with what you wrote during a lecture or meeting.
- PDF import and annotation
- PDFs can be imported, written on and annotated. Notes export as PDF, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, image or text files.
- Folders, page templates and locked notes
- Notes are organized into folders and subfolders, with page templates such as grids and lined paper. Individual notes can be locked, which requires a Samsung account.
- Shared notes
- Up to 10 people, including you, can edit the same note at the same time on Galaxy phones and tablets, invited from contacts or by link. Samsung labels the feature beta.
- Note Assist with Galaxy AI
- On select Galaxy phones and tablets running One UI 6.1 or later, Note Assist formats notes automatically, summarizes them, corrects spelling and translates them.
Plans
Inkpad Notepad
Free$0
Sync between mobile devices and the web, offline notes and 30 MB of storage, with ads.
Premium$5
per month, billed annually
500 MB of storage, unlimited syncs with 500 MB of uploads a month, no ads, 10 earlier versions per note, premium support and 100 standard AI requests.
Standard$12.50
per month, billed annually
Everything in Premium, with the standard AI request allowance raised to 300.
Plus$20
per month, billed annually
Everything in Standard, plus the advanced AI model, with 600 standard and 100 advanced AI requests.
Samsung Notes
Free$0
The full app on Galaxy phones and tablets and on Galaxy Book PCs, with sync through Samsung Cloud using a Samsung account.
Ways to pay less
Inkpad Notepad
- Annual discount
Yearly in-app plans cost about 17% less
The US App Store lists Inkpad Lite at $5.99 monthly or $59.99 yearly, and Standard at $14.99 or $149.99, about 17% less than twelve monthly payments.
Samsung Notes
No public discounts listed.
