Print(Notes) vs Gloss Ink
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Print(Notes)
An open-source notes application inspired by popular productivity tools. It offers extensive customization options for themes and note display, supports Markdown and LaTeX, and stores all data locally for easy access.
- Markdown and LaTeX support
- Customizable themes (light/dark)
- Multiple note display layouts (Grid, List, Tree)
- Local data storage via Files app
- Basic image and PDF viewers
- Ultimate customizability
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Print(Notes) is an open source markdown notes app, inspired by the look of Google Keep and functionality of Dynalist's Obsidian. Solo developed as a passion project, coming now to iOS! All notes and folders are stored locally on the device, you can access them from the Files app! Features Include: - Ultimate customizability - Many theme for light and dark mode - Create your own custom color themes - Change note display layout (Grid, List, Tree views) - Supports Markdown and LaTeX formatting - Includes basic Image and PDF viewers
Gloss Ink
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A Fast, Minimal Markdown Notes App Write faster and stay focused with this elegant, distraction-free writing app — perfect for quick notes, markdown editing, and smart productivity. Minimalistic Note-Taking Stay organized with a clean, single-window interface. Choose from seven color-coded folders to keep your ideas, drafts, and notes grouped and accessible. Dark & Light Mode Support The interface adapts to your device’s system theme — ideal for day or night writing. Great for journal entries, study notes, or focused sessions. Compact & Efficient This lightweight note-taking app launches instantly and stays out of your way. No sign-up. No sync delays. Just open and write. Markdown Formatting Write in plain text or use formatting tools to apply bold, italic, underline, or strikethrough. Perfect for structured writing, blogging, or clean RTF export. Fast Editing Tools Apply bold, italic, underline, or checkmarks instantly using a custom, intuitive toolbar — optimized for quick writing. Ideal for: • Writers and creators • Students and professionals • Anyone looking for a minimal markdown note app Download now and enjoy a clean, powerful writing experience — with zero clutter
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Gloss Ink at daily against Print(Notes)'s monthly. Print(Notes)'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.5). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Print(Notes) ships an update monthly, Gloss Ink daily. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Print(Notes) | Gloss Ink |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Robert Gordiyevych | Alec Bogdan |
In-app purchases
Print(Notes)
No in-app purchases
Gloss Ink
No in-app purchases









