# Noted Down vs Wave Writer

The clearest difference is rating: Wave Writer at 4.6 against Noted Down's 4.0. Wave Writer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). Noted Down's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wave Writer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Noted Down asks for nothing beyond the download.

Wave Writer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wave Writer has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Noted Down ships an update weekly, Wave Writer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Noted Down | Wave Writer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noted-down/id1506227567/reviews) | **[4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wave-writer/id1525282751/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christopher Nike](https://appshunter.io/developer/875339455) | [Omar Fahmy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1512598159) |

## What reviewers say

### Noted Down

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noted-down/id1506227567)

A Markdown editor and note keeper with live preview, note linking, and support for tables, code highlighting, and checklists. It allows offline work and can act as a web server for file access from your computer.

**Highlights:** Live Markdown preview, Note linking, Table of contents generation, Code highlighting, Checklists, Offline help files, Web server for file access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Wave Writer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wave-writer/id1525282751)

This writing application offers a distraction-free environment to enhance your focus. Its unique type-wave feature provides visual feedback as you type, immersing you in your text and encouraging creativity. Unlock all themes with a one-time purchase.

**Highlights:** Distraction-free writing environment, Unique type-wave visual feedback, Immersive typing experience, Unlockable themes, One-time purchase for full access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock themes | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Noted Down free?

Noted Down is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Wave Writer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Noted Down or Wave Writer?

Wave Writer is rated higher. Noted Down averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Wave Writer averages 4.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do Noted Down or Wave Writer have ads?

Noted Down shows ads; Wave Writer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Noted Down or Wave Writer?

Noted Down ships an update weekly, and Wave Writer every 2 months. Most recently, Noted Down was updated on October 19, 2026 and Wave Writer on October 22, 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.*