Purnote vs Zutext
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Purnote
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Notes you actually own. Purnote keeps every note as a plain Markdown file in your own iCloud Drive ā no database, no proprietary format, no lock-in. Every note is an ordinary .md file in a folder called purnote, so you can open, edit, search, back up or move your notes with any tool you like ā on your Mac, in any text editor, forever. Write a note on your phone and it is on your Mac a moment later. Edit it on your Mac and it changes on your phone while you are looking at it. If you ever stop using Purnote, you still have your notes. That is the whole idea. ⢠Free ā no subscription, no ads, no accounts ⢠Plain Markdown files, stored in iCloud Drive where you can see them ⢠Share from any app into Purnote ā save a post or link as a note, in the folder you choose ⢠Organise notes in folders, with #tags and Smart Folders ⢠Add photos to a note ā saved as plain files beside it, never locked in ⢠Create tables from the formatting bar ⢠Drag a note onto a folder to move it ⢠Formatting buttons above the keyboard ā headings, bold, italic, lists, checklists, quotes, links ā so you do not need to know Markdown to write it ⢠Notes are named after their first line, so the folder makes sense on your Mac ⢠Rendered notes with headings, tables, task lists and code blocks ⢠Full text search across every note ⢠Works without iCloud too, keeping notes on this iPhone Purnote collects nothing. There are no accounts, no analytics, and no servers other than your own iCloud.
Zutext
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Capture ideas, organize thoughts, and never forget what matters. Zutext is a powerful yet simple note-taking app designed to stay out of your way so you can focus on what's important. KEY FEATURES Smart Organization ⢠Organize notes with folders and #tags ⢠Pin important notes to the top ⢠Powerful full-text search across all notes ⢠Sort by date, title, or custom order Secure Cloud Backup ⢠Automatic Cloud backup with AES-256 encryption ⢠Restore your notes on any device ⢠Your data, encrypted and safe Never Forget ⢠Set reminders on important notes ⢠Recurring reminders (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly) ⢠Local notifications that respect your privacy Beautiful & Customizable ⢠Dark mode for comfortable night writing ⢠Adjustable font sizes (small, medium, large) ⢠Clean, distraction-free interface ⢠Multiple display modes (simple, detailed, grid) Privacy First ⢠All notes stored locally on your device ⢠Works perfectly offline ⢠Optional cloud backup only when you want it ⢠End-to-end encrypted backups For Everyone ⢠Intuitive interface for all skill levels ⢠Fast and lightweight Share & Collaborate ⢠Share notes as text ⢠Copy to clipboard with one tap ⢠Open shared text files directly in Zutext WHY ZUTEXT? Unlike bulky note apps that try to do everything, Zutext focuses on what matters: capturing and organizing your thoughts quickly and efficiently. No subscriptions, no ads, no tracking. Perfect for: ⢠Quick note-taking ⢠Reminders ⢠Meeting notes ⢠Journal entries ⢠Project planning ⢠Research organization ⢠Study notes Download Zutext today and experience note-taking the way it should be - simple, fast, and private. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Zutext at 3 against Purnote's 1. Zutext also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Purnote ships an update every 6 days, Zutext every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Purnote | Zutext |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days ā better | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.6 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 85 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sasa Mitrovic | Ju Sungjae |
In-app purchases
Purnote
No in-app purchases
Zutext
No in-app purchases









