# Strflow vs Leaf Note

The clearest difference is rating: Strflow at 5.0 against Leaf Note's 4.0. Strflow also leads on ratings volume (49 vs 1). Leaf Note's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Strflow sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Leaf Note sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Strflow holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Strflow has 49 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Strflow ships an update fortnightly, Leaf Note every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Strflow | Leaf Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strflow-text-yourself-notes/id6468486339/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leaf-note-markdown-notes/id6504428581/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **49** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 97.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 73 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shingo Eguchi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1709973302) | [守恒 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1685790068) |

## What reviewers say

### Strflow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strflow-text-yourself-notes/id6468486339)

This app offers a unique chat-style interface for taking notes, organizing them with tags, and setting reminders. It integrates seamlessly with iOS features and ensures your data is secure and exportable.

**Highlights:** Chat-style note-taking, Timeline organization, Tagging system, Todo lists and reminders, Quick capture from anywhere, Rich text editor, iCloud sync and backup

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Strflow Plus (Monthly) | $1.49 | per month |
| Strflow Plus (Annual) | $14.99 | per year |
| Strflow Plus (Lifetime, Subscriber) | $27.99 | one-time |
| Strflow Plus (Lifetime) | $37.99 | one-time |


### Leaf Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leaf-note-markdown-notes/id6504428581)

A secure, elegant note-taking app supporting Markdown, end-to-end encryption, and multi-device sync via WebDAV or iCloud. It offers features like flashcards, knowledge base organization, and AI-assisted writing for enhanced productivity.

**Highlights:** End-to-end encryption, WebDAV and iCloud sync, Markdown and multimedia notes, Knowledge base and flashcard modes, AI-assisted writing, Elegant design and themes, Biometric app lock

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Year Pro | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Strflow free?

Strflow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Leaf Note free?

Leaf Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Strflow or Leaf Note?

Strflow is rated higher. Strflow averages 5.0 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while Leaf Note averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Strflow or Leaf Note have ads?

Neither Strflow nor Leaf Note shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Strflow or Leaf Note?

Strflow ships an update fortnightly, and Leaf Note every 3 weeks. Most recently, Strflow was updated on October 4, 2026 and Leaf Note on September 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*