# NotePlan vs iMarkdown

The clearest difference is monetization model: iMarkdown at free with in-app purchases against NotePlan's subscription. iMarkdown also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). NotePlan's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NotePlan sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and iMarkdown sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iMarkdown holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NotePlan has 1.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of NotePlan's written reviews are positive against 90% of iMarkdown's.

NotePlan ships an update monthly, iMarkdown every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NotePlan | iMarkdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteplan-to-do-list-and-notes/id1505432629/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imarkdown/id1530323530/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 85.1% of reviews | **90.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 210 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NotePlan LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1137020763) | [HIROMOTO TSUJI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1106215904) |

## What reviewers say

### NotePlan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteplan-to-do-list-and-notes/id1505432629)

Organize your tasks, notes, and calendar in one unified app. Quickly plan your day with Markdown, link notes bi-directionally, and stay on top of your to-dos with powerful review and search features. Seamlessly integrates with your existing calendars and syncs across all your Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Unified task, note, and calendar view, Markdown for quick task and note creation, Bi-directional note linking, Calendar integration (iCloud, Google, Exchange), Flexible recurring tasks, Global Command Bar for fast navigation, Plaintext note storage

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Personal Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Personal Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Personal Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Personal Monthly | $12.00 | per month |
| Personal Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Personal Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| Personal Annual | $119.99 | per year |
| Business Class | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful note-taking and task management
- 👍 Seamless calendar and reminders integration
- 💡 Flexible and customizable workflow
- 🔒 Secure and open-format data storage
- 👍 Responsive and helpful developer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Occasional sync and performance issues
- 👤 Limited collaboration and sharing features

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent sync between devices
- Crashes when opening certain files

**Requested features**

- Improved iPad and mobile app experience
- Better integration with other productivity apps
- More automation and scripting capabilities
- Weekly or monthly calendar view


### iMarkdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imarkdown/id1530323530)

A fast and simple Markdown editor for iPhone and iPad with full GitHub Flavored Markdown support. It offers iCloud sync, dark mode, and exports to various formats. Easily preview and auto-save your documents.

**Highlights:** GitHub Flavored Markdown support, iCloud sync, Dark mode, Export to Markdown, PDF, PNG, Quick preview, Auto-saving

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro | $4.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NotePlan free?

NotePlan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is iMarkdown free?

iMarkdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, NotePlan or iMarkdown?

iMarkdown is rated higher. NotePlan averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while iMarkdown averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do NotePlan or iMarkdown have ads?

Neither NotePlan nor iMarkdown shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NotePlan or iMarkdown?

NotePlan ships an update monthly, and iMarkdown every 3 days. Most recently, NotePlan was updated on October 15, 2026 and iMarkdown on September 18, 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.*