Comparison

Inkflow Visual Notebook vs FTP Editor

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

Head to head
About

Inkflow Visual Notebook

This app offers a fluid digital writing and sketching experience, allowing users to easily capture, resize, and reorganize ideas. It supports high-resolution zooming for detailed work and integrates text, photos, and custom paper backgrounds. Users can share their creations in various formats.

Highlights
  • Fluid digital ink for writing and sketching
  • Resize and reorganize content with touch gestures
  • High-resolution zoom for precision detail
  • Insert text, photos, and custom paper backgrounds
  • Export to PDF, JPEG, and PNG
  • Inkport for scanning real-world notes
Features
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Inkflow is a note-taking and brainstorming experience unlike any other! Capture your ideas as easily as with pen and paper, then resize and reorganize them with your fingers. DIGITAL WRITING DONE RIGHT Inkflow's ink feels like a really smooth fountain pen. Great for expressive writing or sketching. Effortlessly scale or move anything you select. This will change the way you think about ink: Jot down a list of concepts then rearrange them to fit into the bigger picture. literally move your thoughts around the page, and assemble big ideas with your fingers. This works great for brainstorming and planning. It's also perfect for prototyping layouts, sketching, and drawing. FULL RESOLUTION ZOOM Zoom and pan with two fingers. Inkflow's ink stays sharp no matter how much you zoom in, so you can add fine details at full quality. It's also lightning fast and lag free. This allows writing and drawing with incredible precision, with or without a stylus. TEXT, PHOTOS, and PAPER BACKGROUNDS TOO Insert text boxes and photos anywhere on the page and resize them seamlessly with the ink. You can also choose from a selection of different paper backgrounds. EASILY CREATE and SHARE Inkflow let's you export your books to PDF, high-resolution JPEG, and share them via Twitter, Email, or with other Apps. TRY INKFLOW FOR FREE Rather than just read about Inkflow, go ahead and try it out: We've decided to make the Basic Edition of Inkflow completely FREE. The Basic Edition is a full featured note-taking and sketching app. It comes with the Fountain Pen with black ink, photos, and a standard set of 5 popular fonts for text. Books max out at 20 pages each, but you can create as many as you like. *** NOTE: To delete ink, tap on the selection then tap delete. Tap on the book name to delete a book. If you're looking for more, there is... INKFLOW PLUS Upgrade instantly at any time to the Plus Edition to get: - Inkport - A customizable, full color palette, - Pencil, Eraser, and Paint Brush tools, - The Write-Behind Hilighter tool, - Rotate, Cut, Copy, Paste Ink, and Page Management, - Export as PNG with transparent backgrounds, - Notebooks with unlimited pages, - Custom paper backgrounds, - An additional 50+ fonts, - And more! The Plus Edition lets you do even more things such as: Painting, cartooning, page layouts, and brainstorming in full color. Learn more in the in-App Quickstart Guide. INKPORT: COPY AND PASTE FROM THE REAL WORLD Only Inkflow Plus includes the revolutionary Inkport tool. Inkport uses your iPad's camera to instantly convert your written notes and sketches into Inkflow's native vector ink. Easily pull in materials from multiple sources and go from paper to iPad without missing a beat. Inkport is going to change the way you use paper in your workflow. Universal App for iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch: Upgrade once and get Inkflow Plus on all your compatible devices connected to your iTunes account! EDUCATORS: Inkflow Plus is also available as a standalone App, and qualifies for Apple's Volume Purchase Program. A PLATFORM FOR CREATIVITY We strongly believe that the iPad is not just a consumption device. It's a creativity device. Check out our whole range of creativity Apps on our website. Keep on creating!

About

FTP Editor

Features
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Edit files directly on your FTP, SFTP or FTPS server — no downloads, no hassle. FTP Editor is the smart, lightweight way to manage and edit your website files right where they live. Skip the endless download-edit-upload cycle. Open any text file on your server, make changes, and save them instantly. Create new folders and files, delete what you don’t need, and keep your entire site organized without ever leaving the app. Fully compatible with FTP, SFTP and FTPS, so you can connect securely to any modern server. Whether you’re a programmer, web designer, content editor, or website owner, FTP Editor puts full remote control at your fingertips. Browse your site just like a local folder, select the file you want, and start editing immediately. Works seamlessly with all text-based programming languages and formats — HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, Python, JSON, XML, Markdown, configuration files, and more. Why choose FTP Editor? • Edit files directly on the server — zero intermediate downloads • Full support for FTP, SFTP and FTPS (secure encrypted connections) • Create, rename, and delete files & folders with ease • Save time and mobile data by eliminating constant transfers • Simple, clean interface designed for speed and clarity • Secure by design so your credentials and files stay protected • Perfect for quick fixes, content updates, and on-the-go development Stop wasting time downloading files just to make a small change. With FTP Editor you work smarter: open, edit, save, and move on. Ideal for freelancers, developers, agencies, and anyone who manages websites or remote servers over FTP, SFTP or FTPS. Experience the freedom of true remote editing — fast, secure, and beautifully simple. Download FTP Editor today and take full control of your server from anywhere.

Screenshots

Inkflow Visual Notebook4 screens
FTP Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Inkflow Visual Notebook at Free against FTP Editor's $9.99. Inkflow Visual Notebook also leads on iOS requirement (12.1 vs 26.5). FTP Editor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On update cadence, ads 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

Inkflow Visual Notebook is free to download; FTP Editor costs $9.99 up front. Inkflow Visual Notebook sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FTP Editor asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Inkflow Visual Notebook ships an update every 5 months, FTP Editor every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Inkflow Visual Notebook versus FTP Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInkflow Visual NotebookFTP Editor
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating4.6 (1.9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.9K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS12.1 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQrayon, LLCJose Leal

Bugs and requests

Inkflow Visual Notebook

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent crashes and data loss
  • Unreliable auto-save and syncing
  • Compatibility issues with newer devices/OS
  • Pen/input lag and inconsistent responsiveness

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more pen/brush options and customization
  • Implement layers and advanced drawing tools
  • Improve page management (insert, delete, reorder)
  • Integrate cloud sync and cross-device access
  • Add password protection and locking features

FTP Editor

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Inkflow Visual Notebook

One-time1
  • Inkflow Plus$5.99
None

FTP Editor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Inkflow Visual Notebook free?
Inkflow Visual Notebook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FTP Editor free?
FTP Editor costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Inkflow Visual Notebook or FTP Editor have ads?
Neither Inkflow Visual Notebook nor FTP Editor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Inkflow Visual Notebook or FTP Editor?
Inkflow Visual Notebook ships an update every 5 months, and FTP Editor every 6 months. Most recently, Inkflow Visual Notebook was updated on September 26, 2026 and FTP Editor on September 19, 2026.

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