RedPill vs Marktap
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RedPill
This app helps you regain control of your digital life by blocking distracting apps and websites. Set custom schedules and daily usage limits to improve focus and productivity. It offers a free version with optional premium features for enhanced control.
- One-click app and website blocking
- Scheduled focus sessions
- Adjustable daily app usage limits
- Customizable blocking schedules
- Free to use with optional premium subscription
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Features: FAST, ONE-CLICK APPS / WEBSITES BLOCKING. The simplest way to block apps. Tap the "Start" button, and your apps are blocked! SCHEDULED FOCUS SESSIONS. You can customize blocking schedules to activate on specific days or times. For instance, you can block social media apps during work hours, or ensure work-related apps are inaccessible while you're at home. ADJUSTABLE DAILY USAGE LIMITS FOR APPS. E.g. if you want to spend no more than 15 minutes a day on Instagram, set up an app limit on the 'Limits' page and watch your addiction disappear. IT'S FREE You can use RedPill for free. Purchasing a subscription is not mandatory to use the app, but it is required to unlock all features. Subscription is managed by Apple. Don't know how to cancel? Instruction is here: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 Privacy policy: https://redpillapp.io/privacy-policy/ Terms of use: https://redpillapp.io/terms-of-use/
Marktap
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Marktap is a lightweight markdown note-taking app that lives in your Mac's menu bar. No more digging through windows or launching heavy applications — your notes are always just one click away. MARKDOWN MADE SIMPLE Format your notes with familiar markdown syntax. Headers, bold, strikethrough, lists, and dividers — all rendered in real-time as you type. FOUR NOTES SLOTS Quickly switch between four separate notes. Perfect for keeping different projects or ideas organized. ADAPTIVE OUTLOOK Seamlessly matches your system appearance, or choose your preferred look. LIGHT WEIGHTED Designed to do one thing exceptionally well. No bloat, no distractions. PRIVACY FIRST No data collection. Your thoughts remain yours. // Marktap Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Marktap at none against RedPill's 7. Marktap also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). RedPill's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months). On price 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
Both are free to download. RedPill sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Marktap asks for nothing beyond the download.
RedPill ships an update every 5 days, Marktap every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RedPill | Marktap |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (9 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aleksandr Kulaga | Zixiang Zhang |
In-app purchases
RedPill
- Weekly Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Monthly Premium3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- 1 Year Premium7 Days trial$9.991 Year
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- Monthly Premium3 Days trial$9.991 Month
- 1 Year Premium7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- 1 Year Premium7 Days trial$69.991 Year
- Lifetime$49.99
Marktap
No in-app purchases









