Comparison

Tree Notebook vs Simark

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

Head to head
About

Tree Notebook

Organize personal information with a hierarchical notes manager. Structure data into a tree-like hierarchy of folders and notes, with options for public and encrypted private sections. Features include powerful search, customizable item appearance, and event reminders.

Highlights
  • Tree-like hierarchical organization
  • Public and encrypted private data sections
  • Attachments (images, files)
  • Multiple data views (tree, list, favorites, history)
  • Powerful search capabilities
  • Customizable item appearance
  • Event reminders and calendar
Features
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Tree Notebook is a hierarchical notes manager designed for keeping personal information. Tree Notebook runs on an iOS device (iPhone or iPad). Besides, there is a counterpart for OS Windows which can be synchronized with up to three iOS devices via a local Wi-Fi network. No access to Internet is needed for synchronizing. The data in Tree Notebook is divided in two parts: the public part accessible without password and the encrypted private part which requires password for opening. The data in every part is arranged as a tree-like multilevel hierarchy of folders and notes. Any folder can include notes and other folders, and so fourth. Any item (a note or a folder) can include text of any size. The items can keep attachments like images or other files. The app can represent data in several ways: as a tree, as a list of items (folders and notes) on the current level, as a list of manually selected items ("Favorites"), or the items visited recently ("History"). The contents of an individual item can be viewed or edited. Tree Notebook includes powerful search facilities: simplified or conditional global search, local search inside an item text. The items can be sorted by several criteria: alphabetically, by creation or modification time, and in manually defined order. The item titles can be attributed using a variety of font types, colored flags, graphic icons. Any item can have an Event attribute and serve as an alarm clock or reminder. A calendar feature is available to help managing events. The app is free to use both on iOS devices and desktop PC.

About

Simark

A powerful note-taking application that leverages Markdown for efficient writing and organization. It offers cloud synchronization, distraction-free editing, and internal note linking to enhance productivity across devices.

Highlights
  • Cloud Sync across devices
  • Distraction-free writing interface
  • Advanced Markdown formatting
  • Internal note linking
  • Share notes on the web
  • Auto dark theme
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> Simark is the ultimate note-taking app for anyone who loves the simplicity and efficiency of Markdown. Designed for professionals, students, and writers, Simark offers a clean and beautiful interface that’s easy to use and perfect for productivity. - Crafted by human hands. Zero AI-generated code. - Cloud Sync: Sync your notes seamlessly across devices and keep your data secure in the cloud. - Version history: safely restore note content from previous versions. - Distraction-Free Writing: Focus on what matters with a simple, modern UI. - Markdown Power: Organize your notes with advanced Markdown formatting. - Note Linking: Create seamless connections between your notes with powerful internal links. Easily reference and navigate related ideas, making your note-taking process more efficient and interconnected. - Multi-Platform Support: Currently available on macOS and iOS, iPadOS support coming soon. - Auto Dark Theme: Automatically switch between light and dark mode based on your environment. - Share on the Web: Publish and share your notes effortlessly with just a few clicks. Whether you’re drafting your next blog post, organizing your study notes, or writing a novel, Simark gives you everything you need to write with ease. ### Other Website: https://www.simark.link Feedback email: bornbefreesolo@hotmail.com Apple’s Standard License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Tree Notebook4 screens
Simark4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Simark at 5.0 against Tree Notebook's 4.4. Simark also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 25 months). Tree Notebook's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Simark sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.19 per month. Tree Notebook asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Simark holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tree Notebook has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tree Notebook ships an update every 25 months, Simark every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Tree Notebook versus Simark: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTree NotebookSimark
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (5 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—83.3% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 25 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLena Pankratova冠为 周

Customer experience

Tree Notebook

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%

Simark

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

None

Tree Notebook

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Simark

Subscriptions2
  • Simark Sync14 Days trial$1.191 Month
  • Simark Sync14 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Tree Notebook free?
Tree Notebook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simark free?
Simark is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tree Notebook or Simark?
Simark is rated higher. Tree Notebook averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Simark averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Tree Notebook or Simark have ads?
Neither Tree Notebook nor Simark shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tree Notebook or Simark?
Tree Notebook ships an update every 25 months, and Simark every 2 days. Most recently, Tree Notebook was updated on September 30, 2026 and Simark on October 1, 2026.

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