# note manager vs FlatNote

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: note manager at 9.0 against FlatNote's 17.0. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for note manager against 5.0 for FlatNote. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | note manager | FlatNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-manager/id1302793676/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flatnote/id6781590712/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 8 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [luay elghossain](https://appshunter.io/developer/1299881626) | [Kate Benediktsson](https://appshunter.io/developer/6781590714) |

## What reviewers say

### note manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-manager/id1302793676)

A straightforward notepad application designed for quick note-taking, list-making, and scheduling. Easily organize your thoughts, to-do items, and appointments with color-coded notes and calendar integration.

**Highlights:** Color-coded note organization, Checklist for to-do and shopping lists, Calendar integration for scheduling, Diary and journal entries, Status bar reminders, Note search functionality, Task reminders with alarms

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### FlatNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flatnote/id6781590712)

This app allows you to create and organize notes using markdown formatting. It offers live formatting, image support, and robust organization features. Your notes are stored as plain files and sync via iCloud across your Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Live markdown formatting, Image embedding in notes, Folder organization and pinning, Real checkboxes, In-note search, Cross-device iCloud sync, Plain .md file export

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is note manager free?

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

### Is FlatNote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, note manager or FlatNote?

note manager and FlatNote are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do note manager or FlatNote have ads?

Neither note manager nor FlatNote 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.*