Comparison

Athena Editor vs OctoNote

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

Head to head
About

Athena Editor

A code editor for iOS that supports various cloud storage services and syntax highlighting for multiple programming languages. It also offers special support for Bluetooth keyboards with Zawgyi input for Myanmar users.

Highlights
  • File opening via iOS Document Picker
  • Integration with Google Drive, iCloud, Git2Go
  • Syntax highlighting for Markdown, Swift, C#, Java, XML
  • Bluetooth keyboard support with Zawgyi input
  • Control + Shift keyboard switching
Features
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Athena is code editor that support opening file iOS Document Picker. It's supporting Google Drive, iCloud Document, Git2Go, etc. It's supporting syntax highlighting for markdown, swift, C#, java, XML,etc. Special feature for Myanmar people is "SUPPORTING BLUETOOTH KEYBOARD". Yes, you can type with Zawgyi in Athena Editor. Using Control + Shift to change the keyboard.

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

Athena Editor4 screens
OctoNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Athena Editor at 4.8 against OctoNote's 3.7. Athena Editor also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 60%) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, 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

Both are free to download. OctoNote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Athena Editor asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Athena Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Athena Editor's written reviews are positive against 60% of OctoNote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Athena Editor ships an update monthly, OctoNote every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Athena Editor versus OctoNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAthena EditorOctoNote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4 ratings) — better3.7 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings410 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCOMQUAS Co., LtdBase11 Studios Ltd

Customer experience

Athena Editor

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

OctoNote

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

In-app purchases

None

Athena Editor

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 Athena Editor free?
Athena Editor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OctoNote free?
OctoNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Athena Editor or OctoNote?
Athena Editor is rated higher. Athena Editor averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while OctoNote averages 3.7 from 10 ratings.
Do Athena Editor or OctoNote have ads?
Neither Athena Editor nor OctoNote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Athena Editor or OctoNote?
Athena Editor ships an update monthly, and OctoNote every 2 months. Most recently, Athena Editor was updated on November 2, 2026 and OctoNote on November 2, 2026.

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