Comparison

Paint Notes vs Light Ink

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

Head to head
About

Paint Notes

Features
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Paint Notes replaces paper notebooks, providing a brand new electronic note taking experience. -Supports handwriting and text input, and can also add images, stickers, and graffiti. -Multiple types of paper can be selected with just one click, making it more convenient and concise to use. -Importing PDF is convenient for browsing, and you can make annotations and notes according to your needs. -Supports iPad, combined with Apple Pence, allows for free adjustment and performance. -Customize brush colors, thickness, and unleash unlimited creative potential. -Paperless management, which used to require a pile of paper notebooks to achieve sorting effects, can now be easily implemented on electronic apps. -Put notes in a folder, organize them in an orderly manner, and categorize and organize them according to projects, courses, or themes to keep them tidy -The powerful search function makes it easy to find notes from a long time ago. More features are continuously improving, and your support is our driving force!!!

About

Light Ink

Features
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【Light Ink】Light Ink Notes is a secure, local-first Markdown note-taking app designed for users who value privacy and efficiency. It combines advanced OCR capabilities with flexible batch management, keeping all your data on-device without relying on cloud services. **Markdown Editing** Write and preview notes in standard Markdown syntax. Format text with headers, lists, code blocks, and more, all within a clean and responsive editor. **Advanced OCR** Extract text from images directly within the app. Recognize content in multiple languages and convert it into editable Markdown notes for easy reference and organization. **Batch Management** Manage multiple notes at once with batch operations. Move, export, or organize groups of notes in a single step to streamline your workflow. **Local-First Storage** All notes are stored locally on your device. No account registration or cloud sync is required, giving you full control over your data at all times. **Privacy by Design** Built with privacy as a core principle. Your notes never leave your device unless you choose to export them, ensuring your personal and sensitive information stays protected. Light Ink Notes provides a straightforward, privacy-focused environment for capturing and organizing your thoughts in Markdown — no compromises on data ownership or security. Premium Account Pricing and Terms $ 4.99/week* $ 39.99/year* *Prices shown are in U.S. dollars; actual charges may be converted to your local currency. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and the renewal cost will be provided. Subscriptions can be managed by the user. Turning off auto-renewal may be done by going to your account settings after purchase. Cancellation of the current subscription is not allowed during the active subscription period. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://suhanhui.xyz/qingmobiji/privacy.html

Screenshots

Paint Notes3 screens
Light Ink3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Paint Notes at 3 against Light Ink's 1. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

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

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Paint Notes versus Light Ink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaint NotesLight Ink
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer香屏 许HONG KONG GANGSHENG TRADING CO. LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

Paint Notes

No in-app purchases

None

Light Ink

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Paint Notes free?
Paint Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Light Ink free?
Light Ink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Paint Notes or Light Ink have ads?
Neither Paint Notes nor Light Ink shows ads.

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