Notepad Free 2.2.0.0
This app stands out through its ease of use, as with only two taps you can be writing a new note or editing one that was previously created.
Decent visual appearance
The interface of this application is nothing out of the ordinary, as it comes with a plain look and no visual enhancements to make it more appealing for a great deal of users. Only the default font can be modified, but note that with half of the listed typefaces the "Settings" menu will no longer be displayed in full.
The notes are shown in an easy to read screen and you can increase the size of their font, so as to make them even more visible. Moving through menus and notes is pretty simple and smooth, while the commands are always at hand, reachable from the menu shown in the lower part of the main screen.
Basic set of editing tools
Adding and modifying notes are tasks that can be carried out with great ease in Notepad Free, but there are no advanced features for organizing the content in categories or pinning important notes to the Start screen.
Those who care to share their notes with other people can easily do so by using the built-in email or SMS sending functionality. There is another feature listed under the "Settings" area, namely the Dropbox synchronization function, but it is unfortunately nonfunctional at this time.
Delete with caution
Removing notes can only be done one entry at a time because it is necessary to open the entry and select "Delete" from inside it. In case you choose to do otherwise, you will erase all the notes at once by using that function directly from the home screen of Notepad Free.
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Bottom Line
Design / UI3
The looks of this app are quite dull and even if a more fancy font is selected, there are chances that some part of the interface is not shown. The fact that the typeface size for the notes can be modified without having to restart the application is one of the few pluses it has in this area. |
Function4
Without the possibility to pin the notes to the Start screen, users have to open the app and browse through possibly many entries just to identify the one they are after. Sending notes through an SMS or email message is clearly an advantage, but the fact that its Dropbox sync feature is dead in the water makes it lose more points. |
Security8
Notepad Free is well-behaved insofar as the personal information is concerned, since it doesn't touch any sensitive areas of the phone. Nonetheless, for some reason it requires access to the multimedia libraries on the device. |
Battery9
The impact on the system resources is kept at below average values, so it will not drain the battery even when used intensively. |
Price9
This is a valuable app on the whole, as it offers all its functions without asking for anything in return and doesn't plague users with ads or prompts to rate it. |
Compatibility10
Notepad Free scores top points in this area because it is suited for all Windows Phone devices and doesn't need anything special to function the right way, as all standard screen resolutions are supported. |
Specifications
- price:
- 100% Free
- current version:
- 2.2.0.0
- reviewed version:
- 2.2.0.0
- developer:
- PierrickM
- category:
- PRODUCTIVITY
- os version req.:
- 7, 7.5, 8, 8.1
- age rating:
- N/A
- in-app purchases:
- No
- hits:
- 731