Comparison

Simark vs Jiraiya

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

Head to head
About

Simark

A powerful yet simple note-taking application that leverages Markdown for efficient writing and organization. It offers cloud synchronization, version history, and internal note linking for seamless productivity across devices.

Highlights
  • Markdown formatting
  • Cloud sync across devices
  • Version history
  • Distraction-free writing interface
  • Internal note linking
  • Web sharing
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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/

About

Jiraiya

Features
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Book ideas rarely arrive while you are at your desk. Jiraiya for iPhone is the notebook for catching them on the spot. Your notes sync through iCloud to your Mac with the same Apple Account, and the Jiraiya Mac app brings them into your manuscript. You write the book on Mac; iPhone is where you gather the material. CAPTURE ON THE SPOT • Capture ideas with text, photos, or voice • Add notes quickly from widgets, Siri, Shortcuts, or the Action Button • Keep the capture time and, when permitted, location • On supported devices, Sennin Mode suggests tags and writing prompts on device (requires an Apple Intelligence capable device) REREAD THE BOOK YOU WRITE ON MAC Browse books created on Mac and synced through iCloud, organized by act, chapter, and section. When rereading sparks a thought, save it as a new Field Note. DASHBOARD View the days, time, and characters you wrote on Mac, plus your KDP sales summaries, in Dashboard. Switch between Writing and Sales performance. In Writing, choose a book and a period (7 days, 30 days, 3 months, or 1 year). Records and summaries are created on Mac and arrive through iCloud; iPhone is view-only. Only time and character counts are recorded, never the text itself. KDP sales appear only after you explicitly enable sales summary sync on Mac. Original Excel files, ASINs, KDP Dashboard estimates, and Payment Reports are not uploaded to iCloud. JIRAIYA PRO Your subscription is shared with the Mac app. On Mac, unlimited books, EPUB Reader preview, PDF export, Focus Mode, EPUB export, and M4B export are Pro features. The free Mac version includes one book. Manuscript writing and file export also take place on Mac. iCloud sync requires the same Apple Account on each device. Jiraiya Pro is an auto-renewing monthly or annual subscription. The price appears on the App Store purchase screen. Privacy Policy: https://rkpg.net/jiraiya/privacy-policy-en.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Simark4 screens
Jiraiya4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Simark at daily against Jiraiya's every 9 days. Simark also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Simark sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Jiraiya sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simark ships an update daily, Jiraiya every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Simark versus Jiraiya: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimarkJiraiya
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, Mac
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.4
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer冠为 周Ryota Kimura

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Simark

Subscriptions2
  • Simark Sync14 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Simark Sync14 Days trial$8.991 Year
2 purchases

Jiraiya

Subscriptions2
  • Jiraiya Pro(Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • Jiraiya Pro (Yearly)$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Simark free?
Simark is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Jiraiya free?
Jiraiya is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Simark or Jiraiya have ads?
Neither Simark nor Jiraiya shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simark or Jiraiya?
Simark ships an update daily, and Jiraiya every 9 days. Most recently, Simark was updated on November 7, 2026 and Jiraiya on October 31, 2026.

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