Comparison

Photo Gear Database vs Private Writer Markdown Editor

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

Head to head
About

Photo Gear Database

Manage your photography equipment with a comprehensive database. Track gear details, view summaries by category, and log changes. Customize settings for a personalized experience, including theme and data display options.

Highlights
  • Add, delete, and update gear entries
  • Searchable gear lists and summaries
  • Categorized data with subtotals and averages
  • Change log for tracking modifications
  • User notes for quick recording
  • Vendor and insurance information storage
  • Customizable settings including dark/light theme
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Gear List - The gear list displays the lists of gears that have been entered into the app. You can delete and update the gears in the list. Update the gear by selecting the row of the equipment to be changed. This page is searchable. Summary - The summary gives you a different and more comprehensive view of your data. The summary lists the categories of your list with a total. It will list the category's contents with a subtotal and an average. This page is searchable. Change Log - The change log displays the changes made to a gear in the gear list for the day. The change log can be deleted at the beginning of a new day or kept longer if desired by selecting the appropiate switch in Settings. User Notes - The user notes provides a quick and convenient way to record something regarding your gear. Add, Delete, Update Gear - This option allows you to add a new gear to the app. The add function is available on the NavBar "+" of the Gear List and from the menu on the right side of the NavBar. You can also delete a gear by swiping to the left on its row and then selecting the delete button. The Gear List screen also contains an Edit button on the NavBar. Update a gear by selecting the row of the equipment to be updated. On the Update screen, you can update and delete from the Type, Brand, and Vendor drop-down lists. If one or more of the list item has been entered incorrectly, you may make your corrections or you may delete the incorrect entry then update the gear. Settings - The settings can be found in the menu on the NavBar. Settings have the following switches. 1. Allow Change Log Logging 2. Clear Change Log on New Day 3. Include Zero Amounts in the Average 4. Change between Dark and Light Theme 5. Turn Off the Detail Screen 6. Allow Zero Amount The Allow Zero Amount allows the purchased amount to be changed to 0.00. Usually, the amount defaults to 0.00 for the amount. The stored amount contains the actual purchased amount. To change the amount, click the 0.00; the stored amount will pop over the 0.00 to allow a change. If the amount is not one of the fields to be changed, the systems will see 0.00 in the change field and retain the stored amount. Which means the amount can not be set to 0.00. To allow the amount to be changed to 0.00 because the amount initially entered should have been 0.00, this switch will know to store the amount as 0.00. Vendor - The vendor module lets you maintain a list with contact information and a rating. Insurance - The insurance module allows you to store your insurance information for your gear.

About

Private Writer Markdown Editor

A fast, distraction-free writing application focused on privacy and security. It offers a clean interface for writing in Markdown or plain text with live formatting and auto-save. All your notes are stored locally and can be locked with a PIN.

Highlights
  • Markdown and plain text writing
  • Live formatting
  • Auto-save
  • Local data storage
  • PIN app lock
  • PDF export
  • Search and pin notes
Features
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▶ Private Writer – Write. Lock. Own your notes. ▶ Private Writer is a fast, distraction-free writing app built for people who care about privacy and focus. ▶ No account. No cloud. No tracking. Just write. ▶ Fast & Clean Writing ▷ Write in Markdown or plain text ▷ Live formatting while you type ▷ Smooth, lag-free editing ▷ Auto-save instantly — never lose your work ▶ Beautiful Preview ▷ Switch to a clean full preview ▷ Perfect for reading and reviewing ▷ Distraction-free layout ▶ Stay Organized ▷ Search by title and content ▷ Pin important notes ▷ Find everything instantly ▶ Private by Default ▷ Lock app with a 6-digit PIN ▷ All data stored locally ▷ No account • No cloud • No tracking ▶ Export Anytime ▷ Export notes as clean PDF ▷ Share or save anywhere ▶ Built for Focus Private Writer removes everything you don’t need. • No setup • No clutter • No distractions Just a calm space to think and write. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Photo Gear Database4 screens
Private Writer Markdown Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Private Writer Markdown Editor at Free against Photo Gear Database's $1.99. Private Writer Markdown Editor also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and update cadence (daily vs every 19 months). Photo Gear Database's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ratings volume, ads, device support 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

Private Writer Markdown Editor is free to download; Photo Gear Database costs $1.99 up front. Private Writer Markdown Editor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Photo Gear Database asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Private Writer Markdown Editor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Photo Gear Database ships an update every 19 months, Private Writer Markdown Editor daily. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Photo Gear Database versus Private Writer Markdown Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhoto Gear DatabasePrivate Writer Markdown Editor
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings33
Update frequencyEvery 19 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWayne A GlassHai Nam Trinh

Customer experience

Photo Gear Database

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Private Writer Markdown Editor

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Photo Gear Database

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Private Writer Markdown Editor

One-time1
  • Unlock Premium$1.99

Questions

Is Photo Gear Database free?
Photo Gear Database costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Private Writer Markdown Editor free?
Private Writer Markdown Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Photo Gear Database or Private Writer Markdown Editor?
Private Writer Markdown Editor is rated higher. Photo Gear Database averages 4.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Private Writer Markdown Editor averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Photo Gear Database or Private Writer Markdown Editor have ads?
Neither Photo Gear Database nor Private Writer Markdown Editor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Photo Gear Database or Private Writer Markdown Editor?
Photo Gear Database ships an update every 19 months, and Private Writer Markdown Editor daily. Most recently, Photo Gear Database was updated on October 10, 2026 and Private Writer Markdown Editor on October 25, 2026.

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