SnappyNotes vs Gloss Ink
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SnappyNotes
Capture your thoughts and ideas effortlessly on your iPhone or iPad. Sync your notes seamlessly between devices to continue working from anywhere.
- Seamless note-taking
- Cross-device syncing
- Jot down ideas on the go
- Pick up where you left off
- macOS integration
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SnappyNotes is built for seamless note-taking across iPhone and Mac. Jot down ideas on the go and pick up right where you left off. Download for macOS at https://snappynotes.appverge.net and sync your notes between devices.
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 SnappyNotes's every 3 weeks. SnappyNotes's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 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.
SnappyNotes ships an update every 3 weeks, Gloss Ink daily. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.
| Parameter | SnappyNotes | Gloss Ink |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FirstForm | Alec Bogdan |
In-app purchases
SnappyNotes
No in-app purchases
Gloss Ink
No in-app purchases
