Comparison

NotesHub vs Simark

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

Head to head
About

NotesHub

This app offers a cross-platform note-taking experience using Markdown, with integrated Kanban boards and whiteboarding tools. Sync your data across devices using Git, GitHub, or iCloud Drive, and leverage advanced features like diagramming and code highlighting.

Highlights
  • Markdown note-taking
  • Kanban boards
  • Whiteboarding tool
  • Git/GitHub/iCloud sync
  • Cross-platform compatibility
  • Offline-first approach
  • Advanced search
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Fully cross-platform, vendor-agnostic, Markdown-based note-taking app plus Kanban and whiteboarding tool. You can sync your data with GitHub, your own Git server, or iCloud Drive. Use the power of Markdown to format your notes, and create tables, lists, images, diagrams, etc. Markdown will help to keep your notes in the same style regardless of whether you copied text from the internet or wrote from scratch. Use Kanban boards as a tool to visualize your work and maximize your efficiency. This will help you to organize your time, focus on what matters, and achieve more. If you need quickly visualize your idea, our whiteboarding feature will be handy for you. Add different shapes, make connections between them, add hand-drawn notes, or add reusable elements from the library. KEY FEATURES • Offline-first approach • No vendor lock-in • Periodic sync of data • Fully cross-platform • Different notebook providers: Git, GitHub, iCloud Drive • Seamless GitHub integration • Advanced search • Notes printing • Export notes to PDF • Auto-generated table of contents (TOC) • Kanban boards • Whiteboards (based on Excalidraw) • Dark and light themes (with accent color picker) • Markdown preview with scroll sync • Extended Markdown syntax: Mermaid diagrams, math expressions (MathJax), callouts, ABC musical notation, etc. • Syntax highlighting for code blocks • File attachments • Convert HTML content to Markdown on paste • Editor toolbar with all necessary commands (bold, list, table, etc.) • Markdown syntax guidance • Automatic merge conflict resolution FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q: Why should I write my notes in Markdown? A: Markdown is a widely popular open format with support in many applications. By choosing Markdown you can be confident if you decide to switch to a different application you can easily move all of your data without any conversion needed. Also, Markdown is incredibly easy to understand even in raw view as it's just plain text content with human-readable syntax. Last but not least, Markdown helps you to keep all of your notes in a uniform format, with no more mismatches in font size, font face, etc. when you import data from different sources. Q: What are the benefits of using Git to store notes? A: You will get a lot of things for free: • Unlimited version history, and information on when and who did what changes • Ability to share notebooks with others, you can add anyone as a collaborator or viewer to your Git repository • Easy self-hosting with plenty open open-source options, so notes will truly belong to you • Better merge conflict resolution compared to traditional cloud-based file storage solutions • Ability to create public websites/blogs from your notebooks

About

Simark

A powerful note-taking application that leverages Markdown for efficient writing and organization. It offers cloud synchronization, distraction-free editing, and internal note linking to enhance productivity across devices.

Highlights
  • Cloud Sync across devices
  • Distraction-free writing interface
  • Advanced Markdown formatting
  • Internal note linking
  • Share notes on the web
  • Auto dark theme
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> Simark is the ultimate note-taking app for anyone who loves the simplicity and efficiency of Markdown. Designed for professionals, students, and writers, Simark offers a clean and beautiful interface that’s easy to use and perfect for productivity. - Crafted by human hands. Zero AI-generated code. - Cloud Sync: Sync your notes seamlessly across devices and keep your data secure in the cloud. - Version history: safely restore note content from previous versions. - Distraction-Free Writing: Focus on what matters with a simple, modern UI. - Markdown Power: Organize your notes with advanced Markdown formatting. - Note Linking: Create seamless connections between your notes with powerful internal links. Easily reference and navigate related ideas, making your note-taking process more efficient and interconnected. - Multi-Platform Support: Currently available on macOS and iOS, iPadOS support coming soon. - Auto Dark Theme: Automatically switch between light and dark mode based on your environment. - Share on the Web: Publish and share your notes effortlessly with just a few clicks. Whether you’re drafting your next blog post, organizing your study notes, or writing a novel, Simark gives you everything you need to write with ease. ### Other Website: https://www.simark.link Feedback email: bornbefreesolo@hotmail.com Apple’s Standard License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

NotesHub4 screens
Simark4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Simark at Free against NotesHub's $4.99. Simark also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). NotesHub's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (39 vs 1). On ads and iOS requirement 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

Simark is free to download; NotesHub costs $4.99 up front. Simark sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.19 per month. NotesHub asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Simark holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NotesHub has 39 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 84% of NotesHub's written reviews are positive against 75% of Simark's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NotesHub ships an update every 3 weeks, Simark every 2 days. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
NotesHub versus Simark: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotesHubSimark
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (39 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.6% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings39 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlex Titarenko冠为 周

Customer experience

NotesHub

All ratings39 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews55 reviews
Positive83.6%
Neutral3.6%
Negative12.7%

Simark

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

NotesHub

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Simark

Subscriptions2
  • Simark Sync14 Days trial$1.191 Month
  • Simark Sync14 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is NotesHub free?
NotesHub costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simark free?
Simark is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NotesHub or Simark?
Simark is rated higher. NotesHub averages 4.7 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while Simark averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do NotesHub or Simark have ads?
Neither NotesHub nor Simark shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NotesHub or Simark?
NotesHub ships an update every 3 weeks, and Simark every 2 days. Most recently, NotesHub was updated on September 23, 2026 and Simark on September 23, 2026.

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