# Shortes vs FlatNote

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Shortes at 12.0 against FlatNote's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Shortes | FlatNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flatnote/id6781590712/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 28 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dominik Grosser](https://appshunter.io/developer/1640886651) | [Kate Benediktsson](https://appshunter.io/developer/6781590714) |

## What reviewers say

### Shortes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortes/id6739750496)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### FlatNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flatnote/id6781590712)

This app allows you to create and organize notes using markdown formatting. It offers live formatting, image support, and robust organization features. Your notes are stored as plain files and sync via iCloud across your Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Live markdown formatting, Image embedding in notes, Folder organization and pinning, Real checkboxes, In-note search, Cross-device iCloud sync, Plain .md file export

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shortes free?

Shortes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is FlatNote free?

FlatNote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Shortes or FlatNote have ads?

Neither Shortes nor FlatNote shows ads.

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