成友笔记 vs C.md
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
成友笔记
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Chengyou Notes - Capture Life, Preserve Moments Write it down now, cherish it forever. Chengyou Notes is a simple and warm personal note-taking app. Whether it's inspiration, daily lists, or meaningful emotions and moments, everything can be carefully saved and revisited here. [Focused Writing] A clean and distraction-free editor helps you focus on what matters. Pin important notes for quick access and more efficient recording. [Time Capsule] Record important moments in life. Birthdays, anniversaries, countdowns, and more are gently reminded and remembered. [iCloud Sync] Your data belongs only to you. All notes are stored locally and securely synced through your iCloud account, without any third-party servers. [Privacy Protection] Supports Face ID and Touch ID lock. Your private content stays private. [Themes] Supports light mode, dark mode, and system settings. Comfortable reading experience anytime. [Personalized Reading] Multiple font size options for a better reading experience. [Something More] Chengyou Notes is not just a tool, but a companion for your growth. Moments you write today will shine again in the future.
C.md
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C.md is a Markdown reader for people who read on their phone. It does not edit. It does not sync. It does not build a second brain. It simply makes Markdown files comfortable to read on a small screen. OPEN ANY FILE Mail, Files, AirDrop, or any app that offers “Open with”. The document is stored safely in the local sandbox — nothing is uploaded anywhere. MADE FOR LONG READS ON SMALL SCREENS • Adjustable font size, line height, heading scale and margins • Day and night mode • Chinese and Western fonts selected independently for clean mixed-language text • Optional first-line indent for Chinese paragraphs • Justified or left-aligned, whatever suits the page MOVE THROUGH LONG FILES • Headings fold and unfold in place • Outline jumps to the section you are actually reading • Reading position is saved and restored automatically EXPORT WHEN YOU NEED IT • A4 PDF with your chosen title, headers and page numbers • Long images for chat apps, social posts, or anywhere Markdown is not welcome • Rich-text copy for email and notes PRIVACY All documents remain on your device. Exports are rendered locally. No accounts, no analytics, no tracking.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: C.md at every 4 days against 成友笔记's every 17 months. 成友笔记's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). 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
Both are free to download. 成友笔记 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and C.md sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
成友笔记 ships an update every 17 months, C.md every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 成友笔记 | C.md |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 173 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wu Lingli | 建东 高 |
In-app purchases
成友笔记
- Remove Ads Forever$2.99
C.md
- C.md Pro$9.99









