Comparison

Noted Down vs Editor

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Noted Down

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
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Noted Down is a Markdown editor and note keeper boasting live preview, searches, linking of notes, and multiple file support. It is designed to hold all the notes you need in your pocket and being markdown you can just type and not worry about the formatting. The extended version of markdown in Noted Down gives you all the normal markdown stuff as well as supports for tables, code highlighting, table of contents generation and checklists as well as functions to further automate your notes. It includes local help files so you can work while offline. Although input is via simple text, a context menu can help you to insert and update in markdown and a suggestions list is at hand to help with linking and using functions. Comprehensive search and replace (including regex) is also available for each note. Editing other text files is also supported and you can use Apple’s editing tools for PDF’s and Images while in the app. Notes and files can be organised and contents searched for within the app and even edited from your computer as Noted Down will act as a web server for all your files. This app is add supported, but designed so that ads will be of minimal impact to your work flow.

About

Editor

A clean and intuitive application for writing and editing text in Markdown format. It offers real-time preview, keyboard shortcuts, and local document saving for efficient content creation. Export your work with a single tap.

Highlights
  • Markdown editing
  • Real-time preview
  • Keyboard shortcuts
  • Local document saving
  • One-tap export
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Markdown Editor Plus is the perfect app for anyone looking for a simple yet powerful tool to write and edit text in Markdown format. Designed with a clean and easy-to-use interface, Markdown Editor Plus allows you to focus on your writing without distractions. Whether you’re a developer, writer, blogger, or someone who just needs to jot down quick notes, this app offers everything you need. With real-time editing, you can see your Markdown formatting as you type. The app supports keyboard shortcuts for quick formatting. Markdown Editor Plus also allows you to organize and save your documents locally, making file management simple and convenient. Exporting your work is just one tap away. With Markdown Editor Plus, writing in Markdown has never been easier or more efficient. Download it today and transform the way you create content.

Screenshots

Noted Down4 screens
Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Editor at none against Noted Down's shown. Editor also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). Noted Down's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and rating (4.0 vs 3.7). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Noted Down holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Noted Down ships an update weekly, Editor every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 3, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 3 level
Noted Down versus Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNoted DownEditor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristopher NikeConstellation Ltd

Customer experience

Noted Down

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Editor

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

Noted Down

No in-app purchases

None

Editor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Noted Down free?
Noted Down is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Editor free?
Editor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Noted Down or Editor?
Noted Down is rated higher. Noted Down averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Editor averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Noted Down or Editor have ads?
Noted Down shows ads; Editor does not.
Which is updated more often, Noted Down or Editor?
Noted Down ships an update weekly, and Editor every 3 months. Most recently, Noted Down was updated on October 3, 2026 and Editor on October 3, 2026.

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