Comparison

DMS Apps vs Note.md

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

Head to head
About

DMS Apps

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"DMS Apps" is an assorted catalog of manager-approved apps ready to be installed to user's smart devices. DMS Apps is a part of, and is used in conjunction with OTSUKA Corporation's mobile device managements service "Tayoreru Device Management Service". * Japanese and English are supported.

About

Note.md

Features
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Open and edit Markdown files from iCloud Drive, right where they are. Browse your folders, read a clear preview, and save changes back to the same file. Note.md is a Markdown editor for iPhone and iPad. Keep working with the documents you already have, without moving them into a separate note library. READMEs, notes, drafts, and meeting minutesβ€”open your usual folder and continue. YOUR FOLDERS, WITHIN REACH Open a folder from iCloud Drive or Files and browse its structure. Return through recent files, search for text, or use the outline to jump to a heading. READ CLEARLY. EDIT DIRECTLY. Preview headings, lists, tables, and code. Use formatting tools to add bold text, links, and more, then save your changes to the original Markdown file. PREVIEW AS YOU WRITE Turn on inline preview to check the section you are editing without switching away from the editor. Close it whenever you want more room for your text. LISTEN AND LEAVE A NOTE Read documents aloud, keep a memo separate from the original text, organize reading lists, or record and transcribe voice notes. Use the tools you need alongside your document. FREE ESSENTIALS β€’ Open files and folders β€’ Read, edit, and save Markdown β€’ Inline preview, search, outline, and recent files β€’ Read-aloud while the app is in the foreground β€’ Share Markdown and plain text The free version also includes memos for up to 3 documents, up to 3 saved voice notes, and 1 reading list. No account registration is required. NOTE.MD PRO β€’ Background read-aloud and headphone controls β€’ Insert photos and videos β€’ Export PDF and HTML β€’ Apply Markdown formatting suggestions β€’ Remove creation limits for document memos, voice notes, and reading lists Choose a monthly, annual, or one-time lifetime plan. Every plan includes the same Pro features. If Pro expires, your saved documents, memos, voice notes, and reading lists are not deleted. YOUR DATA Document contents are not sent to external analysis services. Syncing and file downloads through iCloud Drive or other providers depend on your storage settings and connection. Transcription requires a supported device, OS, and language. Speech assets may need to be downloaded before first use. Inserted photos and videos are copied into an assets folder beside your Markdown file. Keep that folder with the document when moving or backing up your files. PURCHASES Monthly and annual subscriptions renew automatically until canceled. See the purchase screen for pricing and terms. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple Account settings. The lifetime plan does not renew.

Screenshots

DMS Apps3 screens
Note.md4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DMS Apps at none against Note.md's 1. DMS Apps also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). Note.md's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 8 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Note.md sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DMS Apps asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DMS Apps ships an update every 8 months, Note.md every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
DMS Apps versus Note.md: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDMS AppsNote.md
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 10 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better17.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size2 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOtsuka CorporationHAYATO KUBO

In-app purchases

None

DMS Apps

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Note.md

One-time1
  • Note.md Pro (Lifetime)$2.99

Questions

Is DMS Apps free?
DMS Apps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Note.md free?
Note.md is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DMS Apps or Note.md have ads?
Neither DMS Apps nor Note.md shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DMS Apps or Note.md?
DMS Apps ships an update every 8 months, and Note.md every 10 days. Most recently, DMS Apps was updated on September 10, 2026 and Note.md on September 13, 2026.

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