Comparison

Source Code Master vs OctoNote

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Source Code Master

View the source code of any webpage with syntax highlighting and customizable themes. Access code instantly from any URL or via a Safari app extension. Save favorites, share via email, or copy to your clipboard.

Highlights
  • View source code with one tap
  • Full syntax highlighting
  • Built-in browser
  • 60+ customizable themes
  • Bookmark favorite pages
  • Email source code
  • Copy source code to clipboard
Features
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Simply the best tool for view source code of any web pages with syntax highlighted and customizable highlight themes. Enter an URL and see the source code immediately. With built-in app extension, one tap to view the source code from Safari. FEATURES: • View source code with a single tap • Full syntax highlight • Built-in browser to view the web • More than 60 multiple themes to fit your viewing experience • Fastly save and access your favorite web page with bookmarks • Easily send source code via email • Copy source code to pasteboard • Simple and easy to use interface

About

OctoNote

This app lets you write and store notes in markdown format, syncing them directly to your GitHub Gists. It offers beautiful rendering, code syntax highlighting, and version control for organized and accessible notes.

Highlights
  • Markdown writing and rendering
  • GitHub Gists integration
  • Code syntax highlighting
  • Live preview
  • Version history
  • Secret Gists (Premium)
  • Custom syntax themes (Premium)
Features
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OctoNote - GitHub Powered Markdown Notes THE POWER OF GITHUB MEETS BEAUTIFUL NOTE-TAKING OctoNote transforms the way developers and power users take notes by harnessing GitHub Gists—giving you cloud sync, version control, and universal access without the bloat of traditional note apps. Write in markdown. Save to GitHub. Access anywhere. MARKDOWN DONE RIGHT - Gorgeous rendering that makes your notes look like miniature websites - Full syntax highlighting for code blocks—perfect for developers - Seamless editing with a clean, distraction-free interface - Live preview to see your formatted notes as you write GITHUB GISTS INTEGRATION - Automatic sync to your GitHub profile—your notes live where your code lives - Edit anywhere through GitHub's web interface or OctoNote - Version history built in—never lose a previous version - Share effortlessly via Gist URLs with beautiful browser rendering - No vendor lock-in—your notes are standard markdown on GitHub BUILT FOR DEVELOPERS & POWER USERS Whether you're documenting code snippets, maintaining technical wikis, or organizing project notes, OctoNote gives you the tools you need: - Save meeting notes with code examples - Maintain personal knowledge bases - Share formatted documentation instantly - Keep research organized with tags and structure OCTONOTE PREMIUM Upgrade to unlock the full power of private note-taking: - Secret Gists that don't appear in public search - Custom syntax formatting themes (11+ beautiful options from Xcode Light to Atom One Dark) - Flair for your app icon - Private by default for sensitive work notes and personal journals SIMPLE. POWERFUL. YOURS. OctoNote doesn't try to be everything—it's focused on doing one thing exceptionally well: giving you beautiful, powerful markdown notes backed by the reliability of GitHub. No proprietary formats. No complicated export processes. Just your notes, in standard markdown, stored safely on GitHub and accessible from anywhere. Perfect for: - Software developers and engineers - Technical writers and documentation specialists - Students studying computer science - Anyone who loves markdown and wants their notes future-proof REQUIREMENTS OctoNote requires a GitHub account (free accounts work perfectly). All features—both standard and Premium—are available to users with any GitHub account tier. Download OctoNote today and transform the way you take notes.

Screenshots

Source Code Master4 screens
OctoNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: OctoNote at Free against Source Code Master's $0.99. OctoNote also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 16 months) and rating (3.7 vs 3.3). Source Code Master's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

OctoNote is free to download; Source Code Master costs $0.99 up front. OctoNote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Source Code Master asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OctoNote holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Source Code Master's written reviews are positive against 60% of OctoNote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Source Code Master ships an update every 16 months, OctoNote every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Source Code Master versus OctoNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSource Code MasterOctoNote
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.3 (6 ratings)3.7 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews60.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings610 — better
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB6 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperRatha SouBase11 Studios Ltd

Customer experience

Source Code Master

All ratings6 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

OctoNote

All ratings10 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative30.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

In-app purchases

None

Source Code Master

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

OctoNote

Subscriptions2
  • Premium (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • Premium (Yearly)$11.991 Year
One-time1
  • OctoNote Premium - Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Source Code Master free?
Source Code Master costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is OctoNote free?
OctoNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Source Code Master or OctoNote?
OctoNote is rated higher. Source Code Master averages 3.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while OctoNote averages 3.7 from 10 ratings.
Do Source Code Master or OctoNote have ads?
Neither Source Code Master nor OctoNote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Source Code Master or OctoNote?
Source Code Master ships an update every 16 months, and OctoNote every 2 months. Most recently, Source Code Master was updated on October 7, 2026 and OctoNote on September 30, 2026.

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