Comparison

MDPaper vs Gloss Ink

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

Head to head
About

MDPaper

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simple Markdown Editor on iOS - basic markdown supported - iCloud doc supported for GTD, BuJo - support TODO format "[ ] item" - support Dated TODO format "[@2023/12/31] item" icons by https://icons8.com/

About

Gloss Ink

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A Fast, Minimal Markdown Notes App Write faster and stay focused with this elegant, distraction-free writing app β€” perfect for quick notes, markdown editing, and smart productivity. Minimalistic Note-Taking Stay organized with a clean, single-window interface. Choose from seven color-coded folders to keep your ideas, drafts, and notes grouped and accessible. Dark & Light Mode Support The interface adapts to your device’s system theme β€” ideal for day or night writing. Great for journal entries, study notes, or focused sessions. Compact & Efficient This lightweight note-taking app launches instantly and stays out of your way. No sign-up. No sync delays. Just open and write. Markdown Formatting Write in plain text or use formatting tools to apply bold, italic, underline, or strikethrough. Perfect for structured writing, blogging, or clean RTF export. Fast Editing Tools Apply bold, italic, underline, or checkmarks instantly using a custom, intuitive toolbar β€” optimized for quick writing. Ideal for: β€’ Writers and creators β€’ Students and professionals β€’ Anyone looking for a minimal markdown note app Download now and enjoy a clean, powerful writing experience β€” with zero clutter

Screenshots

MDPaper1 screens
Gloss Ink3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Gloss Ink at none against MDPaper's shown. Gloss Ink also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MDPaper ships an update every 2 weeks, Gloss Ink daily. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and May 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
MDPaper versus Gloss Ink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMDPaperGloss Ink
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksDaily β€” better
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.618.5 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size7 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTomoaki YagishitaAlec Bogdan

In-app purchases

None

MDPaper

No in-app purchases

None

Gloss Ink

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MDPaper free?
MDPaper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gloss Ink free?
Gloss Ink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MDPaper or Gloss Ink have ads?
MDPaper shows ads; Gloss Ink does not.
Which is updated more often, MDPaper or Gloss Ink?
MDPaper ships an update every 2 weeks, and Gloss Ink daily. Most recently, MDPaper was updated on September 8, 2026 and Gloss Ink on May 15, 2026.

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