# Drafts vs Markdown Notes

The clearest difference is rating: Drafts at 4.8 against Markdown Notes's 1.0. Drafts also leads on ratings volume (11K vs 1). Markdown Notes's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Drafts sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Markdown Notes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Drafts holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drafts has 11K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Drafts's written reviews are positive against 67% of Markdown Notes's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drafts | Markdown Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drafts/id1236254471/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/markdown-notes/id1444791443/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **69.9% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 82 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Agile Tortoise](https://appshunter.io/developer/331942785) | [俊川 林](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458693881) |

## What reviewers say

### Drafts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drafts/id1236254471)

Quickly capture text and send it to other apps with this versatile writing tool. It functions as a notebook, editor, and automation tool, allowing for seamless integration with various services and AI LLMs. Organize, customize, and process your text efficiently across all your Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Quick text capture, Send text to other apps, Writing automation tool, Cross-device sync, Text manipulation actions, Customizable interface, AI LLM integration

**Features:** Family Sharing, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Drafts Pro - Monthly  i | $1.99 | per month |
| Drafts Pro - Annual  i | $19.99 | per year |
| Drafts Pro - Patron  i | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Extremely useful app
- 👍 Powerful and flexible
- 💡 Great for productivity and note-taking
- 👍 Seamless sync across devices
- 🚀 Streamlines workflows

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model is too expensive
- 🤔 Subscription required for advanced features
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🤔 Confusing UI changes in newer version
- 💰 Dislike the move to a subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Paste function not working properly
- Syncing issues between devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved integration with other apps
- Ability to edit custom actions without subscription
- One-time purchase option instead of subscription


### Markdown Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/markdown-notes/id1444791443)

Create, format, and export notes using Markdown with a professional writing tool. Features include syntax highlighting, a dedicated input keyboard, and multi-format export options. Customize themes and text size for a personalized writing experience.

**Highlights:** Markdown syntax highlighting, Markdown input/editing keyboard, Multi-format file export and sharing, Customizable theme colors, Adjustable text size

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drafts free?

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

### Is Markdown Notes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Drafts or Markdown Notes?

Drafts is rated higher. Drafts averages 4.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Markdown Notes averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Drafts or Markdown Notes have ads?

Neither Drafts nor Markdown Notes shows ads.

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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.*