# znote vs Simple Markdown Editor

The clearest difference is rating: Simple Markdown Editor at 5.0 against znote's 4.0. Simple Markdown Editor also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). znote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (67% vs 50%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simple Markdown Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. znote asks for nothing beyond the download.

Simple Markdown Editor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of znote's written reviews are positive against 50% of Simple Markdown Editor's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

znote ships an update every 9 days, Simple Markdown Editor every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | znote | Simple Markdown Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/znote/id1512925495/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-markdown-editor/id6444049843/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 32 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anthony Lagrede Consulting](https://appshunter.io/developer/1512925494) | [YUKI TANAIKE](https://appshunter.io/developer/478558546) |

## What reviewers say

### znote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/znote/id1512925495)

A markdown text editor designed for easy note management. It features dark mode, tagging, and advanced text formatting. Securely store and share your notes across all your devices.

**Highlights:** Markdown text editing, Dark mode support, #Tags for organization, Advanced text formatting, Secure note storage, Cross-device synchronization

**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 znote free?

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

### Is Simple Markdown Editor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, znote or Simple Markdown Editor?

Simple Markdown Editor is rated higher. znote averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Simple Markdown Editor averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do znote or Simple Markdown Editor have ads?

Neither znote nor Simple Markdown Editor shows ads.

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

znote ships an update every 9 days, and Simple Markdown Editor every 3 weeks. Most recently, znote was updated on June 4, 2026 and Simple Markdown Editor on September 17, 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.*