Comparison

Markdown 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

Markdown Notes

Create, format, and export notes using Markdown with a professional writing tool. Features include syntax highlighting, a dedicated input keyboard, and multi-format export options. Customize themes and text size for a personalized writing experience.

Highlights
  • Markdown syntax highlighting
  • Markdown input/editing keyboard
  • Multi-format file export and sharing
  • Customizable theme colors
  • Adjustable text size
Features
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Markdown Notes is a professional Markdown writing tool. Markdown Notes is unique and innovative, allowing you to create and use your notes. You can create, typeset, and export in Markdown Notes, which can be done very simply and works very well. [Features] * Support Markdown syntax highlighting * Markdown syntax input / editing keyboard * File multi-format export, share * Theme color free replacement * Support for adjusting the text size when writing

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

Markdown Notes4 screens
Notepad Markdown4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Notepad Markdown at 4.6 against Markdown Notes's 1.0. Notepad Markdown also leads on ratings volume (102 vs 1) and review sentiment (86% vs 67%). Markdown Notes's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Markdown Notes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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

Notepad Markdown holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notepad Markdown has 102 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Markdown Notes's written reviews are positive against 86% of Notepad Markdown's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Markdown Notes versus Notepad Markdown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarkdown NotesNotepad Markdown
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.6 (102 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews85.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1102 — better
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer俊川 林giddyapp

Customer experience

Markdown Notes

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Notepad Markdown

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

Bugs and requests

Markdown Notes

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Notepad Markdown

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Data not synchronizing or being deleted/overwritten
  • New pop-up on each load about buying premium version
  • App prompts to purchase Pro every day
  • iCloud syncing not working
  • Dropdown pad disappears when using with PopClip
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  • App crashes periodically, especially when syncing iCloud changes
  • Dramatic loss of old notes upon new version installation
  • Cursor positioning issues in bullet points on iPhone
  • App crashes frequently
  • Notes disappear after closing the app
  • No synchronization with iPhone (works on iPad)
  • iCloud sync not working anymore

Requested features

19 requests
  • Widget view with settings for font, size, and color
  • Option to hide from dock
  • Allow choosing file location
  • Additional page and bullet point options
  • Apple Watch app
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  • Widget option to see part of the note
  • More icon options for Mac menu bar
  • Search feature
  • Ability to have more than one draft
  • Share extension for macOS and iOS
  • Ability to swipe back and forth between pages
  • Dark mode icon variant
  • Option to hide word/character counts
  • Support for multiple notes
  • Less intrusive or disable-able opening animation
  • URL schemes with basic x-callback-url
  • Adding dates/due dates and alerts
  • Option to choose font
  • Format selected text to title/subtitle

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Markdown Notes

One-time1
  • Pro Version$0.99
2 purchases

Notepad Markdown

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

Questions

Is Markdown Notes free?
Markdown 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, Markdown Notes or Notepad Markdown?
Notepad Markdown is rated higher. Markdown Notes averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Notepad Markdown averages 4.6 from 102 ratings.
Do Markdown Notes or Notepad Markdown have ads?
Neither Markdown Notes nor Notepad Markdown shows ads.

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