Comparison

ArveleaWriter vs DoNotes

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

Head to head
About

ArveleaWriter

An open-source writing application for iPhone and iPad that allows users to create, edit, and store Markdown and text files locally or via iCloud Drive. It prioritizes user ownership and control of data through open file formats.

Highlights
  • Open-source WYSIWYG editor
  • Markdown and text file support
  • Local and iCloud Drive storage
  • User data ownership and control
  • 7-day free trial
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Open-source WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) note-taking and writing for iPhone & iPad. ArveleaWriter can create, edit, and store Markdown and text files locally on your iPhone or iPad or directly in iCloud Drive. Open-source and utilizing open file formats, ArveleaWriter enables your files and data to stay within your own long-term ownership, management, and control. GitHub repo: https://github.com/arveleaofficial/ArveleaWriter ArveleaWriter comes with a 7-day free trial for new users followed by a monthly subscription after free trial is used. By using this app you agree to Apple’s standard license agreement (http://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula).

About

DoNotes

Features
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Digital Notes Writer changes the way you organize and save your thoughts. Built for fast privacy and productivity, AI note taker gives you a powerful digital writing space where every note stays safe, searchable, and ready whenever you need it. Powerful Note-Taking Made Simple Write, type, or draw. Note taking app works the way you want. Use templates to create notes quickly and organize your ideas with folders and tags. Add text, sketches, or images to your notes and create checklists for tasks and reminders. Everything you capture is instantly searchable, so you always find what you need. Security You Can Trust Your notes are private and secure. With advanced encryption, app lock, and secure cloud sync, your personal and professional information stays safe. Only you can access your notes. Organize & Access Notes Effortlessly Organize your notes with smart folders, favorites, and tags. Browse your history, pin important notes, and quickly jump to the content that matters most. Digital Notes Writer ensures your workflow stays smooth and clutter-free. Sync & Backup Across Devices No need to worry about losing your notes anymore. Our ai note taker app's automatic cloud sync keeps your data up to date across iPhone, iPad, and other supported devices. Back up your notes and restore them anytime, anywhere. Boost Productivity From brainstorming ideas to planning projects, ai note taker is specifically designed to help you stay focused. Attach documents, highlight important points, and use checklists to track tasks. Perfect For Everyone ― Students taking study notes or preparing for exams. ― Professionals managing projects, meetings, and to-do lists ― Writers, creatives, and anyone who gets ideas on the go. Note: STEP 1: Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. STEP 2: Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Automatic renewals will cost the same price you were originally charged for the subscription. STEP 3: You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. Read our terms of service and Privacy Policy for more information. Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/vybe-tech/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/vybe-tech/home

Screenshots

ArveleaWriter4 screens
DoNotes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ArveleaWriter at every 5 days against DoNotes's every 2 months. 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. ArveleaWriter sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $12.99 per month and DoNotes sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ArveleaWriter ships an update every 5 days, DoNotes every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
ArveleaWriter versus DoNotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArveleaWriterDoNotes
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperISOVIA LLCVybe Tech

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ArveleaWriter

Subscriptions1
  • ArveleaWriter Subscription7 Days trial$12.991 Month
4 purchases

DoNotes

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Plan$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Plan3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Plan$39.99

Questions

Is ArveleaWriter free?
ArveleaWriter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DoNotes free?
DoNotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ArveleaWriter or DoNotes have ads?
Neither ArveleaWriter nor DoNotes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ArveleaWriter or DoNotes?
ArveleaWriter ships an update every 5 days, and DoNotes every 2 months. Most recently, ArveleaWriter was updated on November 4, 2026 and DoNotes on October 25, 2026.

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