# KittyNote vs FlatNote

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: KittyNote at 15.6 against FlatNote's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

KittyNote ships an update every 2 months, FlatNote every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | KittyNote | FlatNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flatnote/id6781590712/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 2 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nguyen Vo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1818667204) | [Kate Benediktsson](https://appshunter.io/developer/6781590714) |

## What reviewers say

### KittyNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kittynote-notes-manager/id6746818534)

**In-app purchases:** none


### FlatNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flatnote/id6781590712)

This app allows you to create and organize notes using markdown formatting. It offers live formatting, image support, and robust organization features. Your notes are stored as plain files and sync via iCloud across your Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Live markdown formatting, Image embedding in notes, Folder organization and pinning, Real checkboxes, In-note search, Cross-device iCloud sync, Plain .md file export

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KittyNote free?

KittyNote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is FlatNote free?

FlatNote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do KittyNote or FlatNote have ads?

Neither KittyNote nor FlatNote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, KittyNote or FlatNote?

KittyNote ships an update every 2 months, and FlatNote every 3 months. Most recently, KittyNote was updated on October 3, 2026 and FlatNote on September 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*