Comparison

Etc App Notes vs Notepad Markdown

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

Head to head
About

Etc App Notes

Consolidate all your thoughts, ideas, and lists into a single, continuous draft. Capture anything from single words to drawings, with intuitive organization, search, and collaboration tools. Set reminders and customize your writing experience.

Highlights
  • Single continuous draft for all notes
  • Intuitive organization and effortless search
  • Font and size customization
  • Create lists and checklists
  • Set reminders with natural language
  • Share and collaborate on drafts
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Stop losing your ideas in email drafts and start using Etc App. Imagine consolidating all your thoughts, ideas, etc. into one continuous draft. Write a sentence, jot down a single word, use all caps, or even draw a picture—anything to capture your idea. But that’s not all; Etc App offers intuitive organization, easy search, font customization, collaboration, reminders, and more -- all in one draft. One draft. Etc App keeps all your notes in one continuous draft, simplifying organization. No more thinking of a title or trying to remember what note you put that one password—everything is in one place for easy and seamless access. Keep track of all of life’s loose ends. Effortless search Since all your notes are in one continuous draft, searching for specific text, ideas, or lists is quick and easy. No more digging through multiple documents—just one search to find exactly what you're looking for. Choose your font Give your draft character by choosing a font and size that best describes you. Let your notes reflect your personality; makes your draft truly yours. Lists and drafts Need a bit more organization? Make lists in a pinch! Pin, share, or delete drafts with a simple swipe. Create checklists and to-do lists directly within your drafts, and organize them effortlessly. Whether it’s a grocery list, a wish list, or detailed plans, List makes managing your lists seamless and intuitive. Format text in drafts There are a variety of ways to enter or work with text, characters, and symbols when you make a new draft. Remind Me Simply set a reminder, and you'll be notified exactly when you need it. Whether it's an important task or a simple to-do, Etc App ensures you never miss a beat. Stay organized and on top of your schedule with ease. Intelligence Natural language support allows you to type phrases to create reminder settings. Try something like “Trent’s Birthday on Monday” for a specific reminder. Share and collaborate Send a share link to collaborate on drafts. You can manage access by removing people from a shared draft or expiring the link at any time. Certain features are available only in select languages and regions.

About

Notepad Markdown

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
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# Quick Draft: Your Essential Notepad with Markdown Support Capture your thoughts instantly with this streamlined notes app for iOS. Quick Draft is the lightweight notepad designed to help you document ideas, compose messages, and organize tasks with unprecedented speed and simplicity. ## Lightning-Fast Note-Taking Turn fleeting thoughts into permanent records. Launch and start typing immediately with our distraction-free notepad interface. Create, edit, and manage notes on the go, then seamlessly share your content to any app with a single tap. ## Markdown-Powered Note Organization Elevate your notepad experience with intuitive markdown formatting. Quick Draft transforms simple text into beautifully structured notes, making it the perfect markdown companion for students, writers, and professionals alike. ## Intuitive Checklist Creation Manage tasks effortlessly within your notes: - Convert any line into an interactive checklist item - Tap to toggle completion status - Organize everything from shopping lists to project milestones in your notepad ## Seamless Multi-Device Sync Your notepad travels with you. Quick Draft's iCloud integration ensures your notes are instantly available across all your devices, providing a consistent markdown experience whether you're using iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Quick Draft: The essential markdown notepad that stays out of your way, letting you focus on capturing your thoughts. Also available for macOS - your complete notepad ecosystem for all devices!

Screenshots

Etc App Notes4 screens
Notepad Markdown4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Notepad Markdown at none against Etc App Notes's shown. Etc App Notes's advantage is iOS requirement (11.3 vs 16.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Etc App Notes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Notepad Markdown sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Etc App Notes against 4.6 for Notepad Markdown. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 51 and 86 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Etc App Notes's written reviews are positive against 86% of Notepad Markdown's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Etc App Notes ships an update weekly, Notepad Markdown fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Etc App Notes versus Notepad Markdown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEtc App NotesNotepad Markdown
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (51 ratings)4.6 (86 ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.4% of reviews85.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5186 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS11.3 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEtc App, Inc.giddyapp

Customer experience

Etc App Notes

All ratings51 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.8%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive82.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative17.6%

Notepad Markdown

All ratings86 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews71 reviews
Positive85.9%
Neutral5.6%
Negative8.5%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Etc App Notes

Subscriptions2
  • Etc App Premium1 Month trial$0.991 Month
  • Etc App Premium - Yearly$11.991 Year
2 purchases

Notepad Markdown

One-time2
  • QuickDraft Pro iOS + iPadOS$4.99
  • Quick Draft Pro$7.99

Questions

Is Etc App Notes free?
Etc App Notes 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, Etc App Notes or Notepad Markdown?
Notepad Markdown is rated higher. Etc App Notes averages 4.5 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while Notepad Markdown averages 4.6 from 86 ratings.
Do Etc App Notes or Notepad Markdown have ads?
Etc App Notes shows ads; Notepad Markdown does not.
Which is updated more often, Etc App Notes or Notepad Markdown?
Etc App Notes ships an update weekly, and Notepad Markdown fortnightly. Most recently, Etc App Notes was updated on September 8, 2026 and Notepad Markdown on September 19, 2026.

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