# MarkNote Lite vs Notepad Markdown

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Notepad Markdown at 86% against MarkNote Lite's 0%. Notepad Markdown also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (86 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MarkNote Lite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Notepad Markdown sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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 86 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of MarkNote Lite's written reviews are positive against 86% of Notepad Markdown's.

MarkNote Lite ships an update every 3 weeks, Notepad Markdown fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MarkNote Lite | Notepad Markdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marknote-lite/id1201176555/reviews) | **[4.6 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notepad-markdown-quick-draft/id1496067471/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **86** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **85.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 53 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [淑敏 孙](https://appshunter.io/developer/991297584) | [giddyapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437204507) |

## What reviewers say

### MarkNote Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marknote-lite/id1201176555)

Create and organize notes using markdown formatting. Embed images, create tables, and even include code snippets and mathematical formulas. Sync your notes across all your Apple devices and share them easily.

**Highlights:** Markdown note creation, Embed photos and images, Live preview, iCloud sync, Share notes, Publish as blog posts, Web page import

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Premium Version | $1.99 | one-time |


### 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 MarkNote Lite free?

MarkNote Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Notepad Markdown free?

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

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

Notepad Markdown is rated higher. MarkNote Lite averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Notepad Markdown averages 4.6 from 86 ratings.

### Do MarkNote Lite or Notepad Markdown have ads?

Neither MarkNote Lite nor Notepad Markdown shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MarkNote Lite or Notepad Markdown?

MarkNote Lite ships an update every 3 weeks, and Notepad Markdown fortnightly. Most recently, MarkNote Lite was updated on September 29, 2026 and Notepad Markdown on September 29, 2026.

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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.*