Comparison

OctoNote vs GitPeek

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

GitPeek

Features
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Discover a better way to manage your GitHub journey. GitPeek lets you view your GitHub profile at a glance, followers, following, repositories, and starred projects, all beautifully organized in one place. But it doesn’t stop there. If you’re an indie developer, researcher, or someone who loves building things, you can create ideas and group repositories into projects. Whether it’s your next app, experiment, or side hustle, keep everything connected and easy to revisit later. It’s your personal GitHub workspace, designed to help you stay inspired, stay organized, and keep shipping. Features: - View your GitHub stats (followers, following, repos, stars) - Create “Ideas” to group related repositories - Organize repos by projects, side hustles, or experiments - Quickly revisit and explore your starred repositories - Beautiful, minimal interface built for developers Perfect for: - Indie developers managing multiple side projects - Designers or engineers exploring open-source ideas - Anyone who wants a cleaner way to organize their GitHub life Terms: https://thepenguin.tech/legal/gitpeek-terms-of-use.html

Screenshots

OctoNote4 screens
GitPeek4 screens

Verdict

The call

OctoNote and GitPeek are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. OctoNote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and GitPeek sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
OctoNote versus GitPeek: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOctoNoteGitPeek
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBase11 Studios LtdSaif Ullah Sajid

In-app purchases

3 purchases

OctoNote

Subscriptions2
  • Premium (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • Premium (Yearly)$11.991 Year
One-time1
  • OctoNote Premium - Lifetime$49.99
3 purchases

GitPeek

Subscriptions2
  • GitPeek Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • GitPeek Pro Yearly$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • GitPeek Pro Lifetime$4.99

Questions

Is OctoNote free?
OctoNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GitPeek free?
GitPeek is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do OctoNote or GitPeek have ads?
Neither OctoNote nor GitPeek shows ads.

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