Comparison

Steno Notes vs CloudVault

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Steno Notes

Features
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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 devices—without ads, tracking, or external servers. Why Steno? • Seamless iCloud sync across Mac, iPhone, and iPad • Native performance—no bloat, no lag, just fast • Clean typography with powerful, design-forward customization • Sub-block-level references for linking directly to the exact passage you mean • Deep system integration—Handoff, Spotlight, Siri, and Widgets • Customizable PDF export for polished sharing • No data collection, no AI. Your documents stay on your device and in iCloud • 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.

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CloudVault

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CloudVault transforms your private Telegram channel into a personal cloud storage vault — right from your iPhone. Simply connect your Telegram bot once, and start uploading photos, videos, PDFs, and documents directly from your device. Everything is stored securely in your own private Telegram channel, giving you full control over your data. Key Features: File Upload — Upload photos, videos, PDFs, and documents from your iPhone instantly. File Manager — Browse and manage all your uploaded files in one clean, organized interface. Sync Deletion — Delete a file in CloudVault and it's automatically removed from your Telegram channel too. Your Data, Your Control — Files are stored in your own private Telegram channel. No third-party servers. No data collection. Easy Setup — Connect your Telegram bot in minutes and start uploading right away. How It Works: Create a private Telegram channel and bot Connect your bot inside CloudVault Upload and manage your files anytime CloudVault is perfect for anyone looking for a simple, private, and reliable way to store and access their files using Telegram's infrastructure.

Screenshots

Steno Notes4 screens
CloudVault4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CloudVault at none against Steno Notes's 4. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Steno Notes sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. CloudVault asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Steno Notes versus CloudVault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSteno NotesCloudVault
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB1 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMikail KraftNagarjuna Reddy Bhimavarapu

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Steno Notes

One-time4
  • Tip Jar (Small)$0.99
  • Tip Jar (Medium)$2.99
  • Steno Complete$4.99
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  • Steno Tip (Large)$4.99
None

CloudVault

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Steno Notes free?
Steno Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CloudVault free?
CloudVault is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Steno Notes or CloudVault have ads?
Neither Steno Notes nor CloudVault shows ads.

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