Steno Notes vs AgendaWorks
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Steno Notes
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Steno is a fast, distraction-free Markdown editor designed for focused, beautiful writing. Built natively for Apple platforms with CloudKit, Steno keeps your documents automatically synced across your devicesβwithout ads, tracking, or external servers. Why Steno? β’ Seamless iCloud sync across Mac, iPhone, and iPad β’ Native performanceβno bloat, no lag, just fast β’ Clean typography with powerful, design-forward customization β’ Sub-block-level references for linking directly to the exact passage you mean β’ Deep system integrationβHandoff, Spotlight, Siri, and Widgets β’ Customizable PDF export for polished sharing β’ No data collection, no AI. Your documents stay on your device and in iCloud β’ All documents stored as plain Markdown files Whether you're drafting essays, making lists, or capturing ideas, Steno combines speed, clarity, and privacy in a focused writing environment.
AgendaWorks
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AgendaWorks keeps every meeting organized in one place. Import PDFs, annotate with Apple Pencil, add typed notes, and keep bookmarks for quick access. Search across documents, manage multiple meetings, and export or back up your data with optional password protection. Key features - Import and view PDFs and text files - Annotate with Apple Pencil or typed notes - Organize meetings with tabs and bookmarks - Search across PDFs and notes - Export or back up with optional passwords - Restore from backups when needed - Works with iCloud storage if enabled Perfect for - City & town council meetings and public sessions - Classes and lectures - Project reviews and planning Privacy and security - Data stays on your device or in your iCloud storage if you choose to use it - Optional AES encryption protects exports and backups - No other servers are used Stay ready for every meeting with organized documents, clear notes, and secure backups.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Steno Notes at Free against AgendaWorks's $14.99. AgendaWorks's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Steno Notes is free to download; AgendaWorks costs $14.99 up front. Steno Notes sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. AgendaWorks asks for nothing beyond the download.
Steno Notes ships an update every 3 days, AgendaWorks every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Steno Notes | AgendaWorks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free β better | $14.99 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | Every 2 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 89 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mikail Kraft | Joseph Morganelli |
In-app purchases
Steno Notes
- Tip Jar (Small)$0.99
- Tip Jar (Medium)$2.99
- Steno Complete$4.99
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- Steno Tip (Large)$4.99
AgendaWorks
No in-app purchases









