# Bullet Journal vs Simple Markdown Editor

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Simple Markdown Editor at 50% against Bullet Journal's 0%. Simple Markdown Editor also leads on price (Free vs $4.99) and update cadence (monthly vs every 19 months). Bullet Journal's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads there is nothing between them.

Simple Markdown Editor is free to download; Bullet Journal costs $4.99 up front. Simple Markdown Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Bullet Journal asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bullet Journal ships an update every 19 months, Simple Markdown Editor monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bullet Journal | Simple Markdown Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-markdown-editor/id6444049843/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **3** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Size | 5 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Satoshi Sato](https://appshunter.io/developer/1043844101) | [YUKI TANAIKE](https://appshunter.io/developer/478558546) |

## What reviewers say

### Bullet Journal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bullet-journal/id1479324518)

This app helps you manage your schedule and plan activities using the Bullet Journal method. It allows you to set objectives, targets, and strategies, and break them down into annual, monthly, and daily plans. You can customize keys, marks, and migrate logs between different planning levels.

**Highlights:** Objective, Target, Strategy setting, Customizable keys and marks, Annual, monthly, and daily planning, Log migration between planning levels, Task, Event, Memo, Info types, Log editing and deletion, Log sorting

**In-app purchases:** none


### Simple Markdown Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-markdown-editor/id6444049843)

Easily edit markdown text with syntax highlighting, image and table support, and intuitive controls. Switch seamlessly between editing and preview modes, with auto-save and easy export options. Ideal for notes, meeting minutes, and writing.

**Highlights:** Syntax highlighting, Image and table support, Intuitive editing, Split-screen preview, Auto-save functionality, Export and share options, Dark theme support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Simple Markdown Pro Monthly. | $0.99 | per month |
| Simple Markdown Pro (Annual) | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bullet Journal free?

Bullet Journal costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Simple Markdown Editor free?

Simple Markdown Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Bullet Journal or Simple Markdown Editor have ads?

Neither Bullet Journal nor Simple Markdown Editor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bullet Journal or Simple Markdown Editor?

Bullet Journal ships an update every 19 months, and Simple Markdown Editor monthly. Most recently, Bullet Journal was updated on November 3, 2026 and Simple Markdown Editor on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*