# Notepad vs Notepad Markdown

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Notepad Markdown at 86% against Notepad's 0%. Notepad Markdown also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). Notepad's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 16.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Notepad Markdown sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Notepad asks for nothing beyond the download.

Notepad Markdown holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notepad Markdown has 102 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Notepad's written reviews are positive against 86% of Notepad Markdown's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notepad | Notepad Markdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notepad-plane-notes-and-text-editor/id1129938338/reviews) | **[4.6 (102 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notepad-markdown-quick-draft/id1496067471/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **102** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **85.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [margaret kovatch](https://appshunter.io/developer/1039651981) | [giddyapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437204507) |

## What reviewers say

### Notepad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notepad-plane-notes-and-text-editor/id1129938338)

Capture thoughts and ideas quickly on your iPhone and iPad. This application provides a straightforward way to create, organize, and share your notes.

**Highlights:** Quick note creation, Note management, Note sharing, iPhone and iPad support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Notepad Markdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notepad-markdown-quick-draft/id1496067471)

Capture thoughts instantly with this lightweight notes app. It offers a distraction-free interface for quick drafting, supports markdown formatting for structured notes, and includes intuitive checklist creation. Seamless iCloud sync ensures your notes are available across all your devices.

**Highlights:** Lightning-fast note-taking, Markdown formatting, Intuitive checklist creation, Seamless multi-device sync, Distraction-free interface, Quick drafting and editing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| QuickDraft Pro iOS + iPadOS | $4.99 | one-time |
| Quick Draft Pro | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick launch and fast note-taking
- 👍 Simple and minimalistic design
- 🔄 Seamless iCloud syncing
- 💡 Great for quick capture of ideas
- 📱 Cross-platform availability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Frequent prompts to buy Pro version
- 🗑️ Data loss and sync issues
- ⚠️ No backup function
- 🚫 Limited to one note
- 🪲 Annoying pop-ups

**Reported bugs**

- Data not synchronizing or being deleted/overwritten
- New pop-up on each load about buying premium version
- App prompts to purchase Pro every day
- iCloud syncing not working
- Dropdown pad disappears when using with PopClip

**Requested features**

- Widget view with settings for font, size, and color
- Option to hide from dock
- Allow choosing file location
- Additional page and bullet point options
- Apple Watch app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notepad free?

Notepad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Notepad Markdown free?

Notepad Markdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Notepad or Notepad Markdown?

Notepad Markdown is rated higher. Notepad averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Notepad Markdown averages 4.6 from 102 ratings.

### Do Notepad or Notepad Markdown have ads?

Notepad shows ads; Notepad Markdown does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*