# # Type vs Notepad Markdown

The clearest difference is rating: Notepad Markdown at 4.6 against # Type's 4.1. Notepad Markdown also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 56%) and ratings volume (86 vs 11). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. # Type sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month 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 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notepad Markdown has 86 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of # Type's written reviews are positive against 86% of Notepad Markdown's.

# Type ships an update every 3 weeks, Notepad Markdown fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | # Type | Notepad Markdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/type-markdown-editor/id1214613873/reviews) | **[4.6 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notepad-markdown-quick-draft/id1496067471/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **86** |
| Positive reviews | 56.4% of reviews | **85.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 59 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [fromKK](https://appshunter.io/developer/445216892) | [giddyapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437204507) |

## What reviewers say

### # Type

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/type-markdown-editor/id1214613873)

A fast and simple Markdown editor with an easy-to-use interface. It offers features like instant preview, auto-saving, and direct posting to platforms like Qiita and GitHub. Sync your Markdown files across multiple devices with a subscription.

**Highlights:** Easy Markdown preview, Auto-saving of files, Direct posting to Qiita/GitHub, Spotlight search integration, Cross-device synchronization, Import Markdown via extensions

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Synchronize | $2.99 | per month |
| Type Premium (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Type Premium (Annual) | $39.99 | per year |
| Developer Support | $0.99 | 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 # Type free?

# Type 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, # Type or Notepad Markdown?

Notepad Markdown is rated higher. # Type averages 4.1 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Notepad Markdown averages 4.6 from 86 ratings.

### Do # Type or Notepad Markdown have ads?

Neither # Type nor Notepad Markdown shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, # Type or Notepad Markdown?

# Type ships an update every 3 weeks, and Notepad Markdown fortnightly. Most recently, # Type was updated on October 6, 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.*