# Aidem vs Leaf Note

The clearest difference is monetization model: Leaf Note at free against Aidem's freemium. Aidem's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Aidem sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Leaf Note sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Aidem ships an update weekly, Leaf Note every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Aidem | Leaf Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leaf-note-markdown-notes/id6504428581/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 27 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.5 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [凯杰 俞](https://appshunter.io/developer/1110758345) | [守恒 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1685790068) |

## What reviewers say

### Aidem

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aidem/id1554794581)

Organize, annotate, and share video clips with ease. Add memos while watching videos to quickly find specific segments later. Offers independent playback controls for clips and convenient gestures for video management.

**Highlights:** Add memos to videos, Independent memo outline view, Tags and bookmarks, File transfer between devices, Gesture controls for playback, Sync data via iCloud (Premium)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $6.99 | per year |
| Individual Licence | $27.99 | one-time |


### Leaf Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leaf-note-markdown-notes/id6504428581)

A secure, elegant note-taking app supporting Markdown, end-to-end encryption, and multi-device sync via WebDAV or iCloud. It offers features like flashcards, knowledge base organization, and AI-assisted writing for enhanced productivity.

**Highlights:** End-to-end encryption, WebDAV and iCloud sync, Markdown and multimedia notes, Knowledge base and flashcard modes, AI-assisted writing, Elegant design and themes, Biometric app lock

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Year Pro | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Aidem free?

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

### Is Leaf Note free?

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

### Do Aidem or Leaf Note have ads?

Neither Aidem nor Leaf Note shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Aidem or Leaf Note?

Aidem ships an update weekly, and Leaf Note every 3 weeks. Most recently, Aidem was updated on September 20, 2026 and Leaf Note on September 26, 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.*