MapleNotes vs ZooMark
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
MapleNotes
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MapleNote is a software that records and synchronizes local notes in a chat format. It uses a familiar chat window to record your occasional inspiration, and can synchronize notes to cloud services. "Multi-format" supports text, pictures, recordings, etc. "Multi-template" supports to-do items, circle of friends mode, etc. "Multi-theme" supports multiple color theme switching "Multi-language" supports Chinese, English
ZooMark
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ZooMark is a Markdown notes app for macOS. As you type, formatting appears instantly, while your text stays clean and portable. Write lightly and clearly in Markdown ā no fussy formatting required. ā Features Ā· Hybrid Markdown editor ā bold, italic, headers, lists, to-dos, and code render like formatting as you type, while the source stays plain Markdown text. Ā· Split preview ā Editor / Split / Preview modes. In Split, edit on the left and watch the rendered document (with GFM tables and links) on the right at the same time. Ā· Folders ā organize notes like Apple Notes; drag to reorder and nest them, and move multiple notes into a folder at once. Ā· Hashtags & internal links ā gather notes with #tags, and connect them with [[Title]] wiki links. Ā· Powerful search ā find notes fast with tag:, title:, @todo, and "exact phrase" operators. Ā· Themes ā light and dark themes (Honey Bear, Solar Cream, Panda, Tasmanian Devil Black, and more), set inside the app independent of the system appearance. Ā· Note lock ā hide sensitive notes behind Touch ID or a password. Ā· Import Ā· Export Ā· Share ā import .md files; save notes as Markdown, HTML, TXT, or PDF, or share them to other apps. Ā· iCloud sync & backup ā when signed in to iCloud, all folders and notes sync and back up across your devices automatically.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ZooMark at every 2 days against MapleNotes's every 3 months. MapleNotes's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MapleNotes ships an update every 3 months, ZooMark every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MapleNotes | ZooMark |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 days ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 ā better | 17.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 79 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ę å§ | Sangwook Joo |
In-app purchases
MapleNotes
No in-app purchases
ZooMark
No in-app purchases









