Comparison

OctoNote vs Arrow+

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

Head to head
About

OctoNote

This app lets you write and store notes in markdown format, syncing them directly to your GitHub Gists. It offers beautiful rendering, code syntax highlighting, and version control for organized and accessible notes.

Highlights
  • Markdown writing and rendering
  • GitHub Gists integration
  • Code syntax highlighting
  • Live preview
  • Version history
  • Secret Gists (Premium)
  • Custom syntax themes (Premium)
Features
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OctoNote - GitHub Powered Markdown Notes THE POWER OF GITHUB MEETS BEAUTIFUL NOTE-TAKING OctoNote transforms the way developers and power users take notes by harnessing GitHub Gists—giving you cloud sync, version control, and universal access without the bloat of traditional note apps. Write in markdown. Save to GitHub. Access anywhere. MARKDOWN DONE RIGHT - Gorgeous rendering that makes your notes look like miniature websites - Full syntax highlighting for code blocks—perfect for developers - Seamless editing with a clean, distraction-free interface - Live preview to see your formatted notes as you write GITHUB GISTS INTEGRATION - Automatic sync to your GitHub profile—your notes live where your code lives - Edit anywhere through GitHub's web interface or OctoNote - Version history built in—never lose a previous version - Share effortlessly via Gist URLs with beautiful browser rendering - No vendor lock-in—your notes are standard markdown on GitHub BUILT FOR DEVELOPERS & POWER USERS Whether you're documenting code snippets, maintaining technical wikis, or organizing project notes, OctoNote gives you the tools you need: - Save meeting notes with code examples - Maintain personal knowledge bases - Share formatted documentation instantly - Keep research organized with tags and structure OCTONOTE PREMIUM Upgrade to unlock the full power of private note-taking: - Secret Gists that don't appear in public search - Custom syntax formatting themes (11+ beautiful options from Xcode Light to Atom One Dark) - Flair for your app icon - Private by default for sensitive work notes and personal journals SIMPLE. POWERFUL. YOURS. OctoNote doesn't try to be everything—it's focused on doing one thing exceptionally well: giving you beautiful, powerful markdown notes backed by the reliability of GitHub. No proprietary formats. No complicated export processes. Just your notes, in standard markdown, stored safely on GitHub and accessible from anywhere. Perfect for: - Software developers and engineers - Technical writers and documentation specialists - Students studying computer science - Anyone who loves markdown and wants their notes future-proof REQUIREMENTS OctoNote requires a GitHub account (free accounts work perfectly). All features—both standard and Premium—are available to users with any GitHub account tier. Download OctoNote today and transform the way you take notes.

About

Arrow+

Organize your web browsing sessions from Safari. Save and reopen your tab groups, and add pages directly from the Safari Web Extension. This app offers a streamlined way to manage your online research and workflows.

Highlights
  • Organize Safari tabs
  • Save and reopen sessions
  • Add pages via Safari Web Extension
  • Companion app for macOS Safari Extension
  • No AI or third-party APIs
Features
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This is a companion app for macOS Safari Extension. It allows you to browse and open your Safari sessions. Also you can add your Safari pages to them via Safari Web Extension. No AI. No third-party API. No subscription.

Screenshots

OctoNote4 screens
Arrow+3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: OctoNote at Free against Arrow+'s $3.99. OctoNote also leads on rating (3.7 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (10 vs 2). Arrow+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and device support (4 vs 2). On update cadence and ads 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

OctoNote is free to download; Arrow+ costs $3.99 up front. OctoNote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Arrow+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OctoNote holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OctoNote has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OctoNote ships an update every 2 months, Arrow+ every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
OctoNote versus Arrow+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOctoNoteArrow+
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating3.7 (10 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBase11 Studios LtdIvan Lebedev

Customer experience

OctoNote

All ratings10 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative30.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

Arrow+

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

OctoNote

Subscriptions2
  • Premium (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • Premium (Yearly)$11.991 Year
One-time1
  • OctoNote Premium - Lifetime$49.99
None

Arrow+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OctoNote free?
OctoNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Arrow+ free?
Arrow+ costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, OctoNote or Arrow+?
OctoNote is rated higher. OctoNote averages 3.7 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Arrow+ averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do OctoNote or Arrow+ have ads?
Neither OctoNote nor Arrow+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OctoNote or Arrow+?
OctoNote ships an update every 2 months, and Arrow+ every 3 months. Most recently, OctoNote was updated on November 2, 2026 and Arrow+ on November 3, 2026.

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