TagDrawer vs Ashnote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TagDrawer
Save and organize links, photos, PDFs, notes, and files using a tag-based system. Automatically create folders from tag paths and sync your data across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Find saved items quickly with powerful search and pinning.
- Save links, PDFs, photos, text, and files
- Automatic folder creation from tag paths
- Search by title and tag
- Pin important items
- Sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac
- Interest feed for discovering new posts
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Save any link from the Share button, add a tag, and find it again with a single tap on that tag. Photos, PDFs, notes and files go in the same drawer — type a tag path like "Travel/Plan/Day1" and the folders are created for you. Turn on iCloud sync to open the same drawer on iPhone, iPad and Mac. Features • Save links, PDFs, photos, text and files • Folders organized automatically from tag paths • Search by title and tag, pin items, see unread items in one place • Find new posts in your interest feed and save them right away Every organizing feature is free. The optional TagDrawer Pro subscription removes the in-app ads. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Ashnote
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ASHnote is a local-first markdown notes and journaling app for personal use. All notes are saved directly on your device as plain text files. No account is required, and no data is sent to any server unless you choose to set up iCloud or Git sync. Key features - Markdown editor with slash commands and a formatting toolbar - Folder structure with custom emoji icons - Calendar and journal views for daily note organization - Mood and weather icons for journaling - Tags and favorites for quick filtering - Pin important notes to the top - Full-text search - Optional iCloud sync to keep notes across Apple devices - Optional Git sync to back up notes to a Git repository - Fully offline capable Privacy-first You can use ASHnote without logging in. Unless you explicitly enable iCloud or Git sync, no data is transmitted to our servers. ASHnote offers all core note-taking features for free, with an optional auto-renewable premium subscription that unlocks additional features. ASHnote Premium (Auto-Renewable Subscription) - Monthly: US$2.99/month - Yearly: US$24.99/year Premium subscription includes: - Version history - Sticky notes - Multiple vaults - Export and sharing (PDF, HTML, ZIP) - AI assistant Payment will be charged to your Apple account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled 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. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://note.sunteq.net/terms Privacy Policy: https://note.sunteq.net/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Ashnote at none against TagDrawer's shown. Ashnote also leads on device support (5 vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. TagDrawer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Ashnote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
TagDrawer ships an update weekly, Ashnote every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TagDrawer | Ashnote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | refactor979 Inc. | Sanghoon Ahn |
In-app purchases
TagDrawer
- TagDrawer Pro Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
- TagDrawer Pro Annual3 Days trial$19.991 Year
Ashnote
- ASHnote Premium$2.991 Month
- ASHnote Premium (Yearly)$24.991 Year









