Comparison

Skip 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

Skip Notes

Securely store your notes directly on your device. This utility app offers a straightforward way to manage your thoughts and information with an emphasis on privacy and simplicity.

Highlights
  • Secure note storage
  • Device-based notes
  • Simple interface
  • Privacy focused
Features
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Skip Notes lets you keep a list of secure notes on your device.

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

Skip Notes2 screens
Light Ink3 screens

Verdict

The call

Skip Notes and Light Ink are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Skip Notes versus Light Ink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSkip NotesLight Ink
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe App Fair Project IncHONG KONG GANGSHENG TRADING CO. LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

Skip Notes

No in-app purchases

None

Light Ink

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Skip Notes free?
Skip 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 Skip Notes or Light Ink have ads?
Neither Skip Notes nor Light Ink shows ads.

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