Comparison

Simple Markdown Editor vs Notkan

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

Head to head
About

Simple Markdown Editor

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
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Simple Markdown Application can easily edit markdown text. It also supports syntax highlighting during editing and inserting links, images, and tables, enabling a variety of expressions. It is used in the following situations. - Create meeting minutes - Idea book - Writing - Simple notepad Since it can be used for anything managed with markdown, there are reports of various usages. If you want to take notes in markdown, please try it. ■ Features * Intuitive operability Ease of use is the most important thing for simple functions. It works quickly and you can edit intuitively. * Smooth switching to preview Simply swipe the screen left or right to switch between the edit screen and the preview screen. * Various expressions It supports not only basic expressions such as bullet points and links, but also images, tables, codes, and formulas. Therefore, it can be used in a variety of situations. * Easy cursor movement You can move up, down, left and right with the cross cursor button. Easier movement makes editing smoother. * Auto save When you edit the text, it is saved automatically, so you don't forget to save it. * Ready to use You can use it immediately without registering an account. * Export and share You can export the created data, share it, or edit it on your PC. * Dark theme support Since it supports a dark theme, it is also ideal for use at night.

About

Notkan

Features
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Notkan, sade ve sezgisel arayüzüyle düşüncelerini hızlıca kaydedebileceğin modern bir not alma uygulamasıdır. İster ders notlarını, ister alışveriş listesini, ister yaratıcı fikirlerini yaz — Notkan her an yanında.

Screenshots

Simple Markdown Editor4 screens
Notkan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Notkan at none against Simple Markdown Editor's 2. Notkan also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). Simple Markdown Editor's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price and ads 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple Markdown Editor ships an update every 6 weeks, Notkan daily. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Simple Markdown Editor versus Notkan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple Markdown EditorNotkan
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYUKI TANAIKECONAK SOFT LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Simple Markdown Editor

Subscriptions2
  • Simple Markdown Pro Monthly.$0.991 Month
  • Simple Markdown Pro (Annual)$9.991 Year
None

Notkan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simple Markdown Editor free?
Simple Markdown Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Notkan free?
Notkan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Simple Markdown Editor or Notkan have ads?
Neither Simple Markdown Editor nor Notkan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple Markdown Editor or Notkan?
Simple Markdown Editor ships an update every 6 weeks, and Notkan daily. Most recently, Simple Markdown Editor was updated on November 7, 2026 and Notkan on October 30, 2026.

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