Comparison

Zettel vs SMVidView

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

Head to head
About

Zettel

This app offers a minimalist note-taking experience, focusing on a single, full-screen note at a time. It features a unique swipe-to-clear gesture with haptic feedback and simple tag functionality for easy organization. Notes are saved as plain Markdown files for versatile use.

Highlights
  • Single full-screen note interface
  • Swipe-to-clear gesture with haptic feedback
  • Simple hashtag tagging system
  • Plain Markdown file export
  • Works with Files app
  • Dark mode support
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Zettel - Quick Notes for iOS. Write. Swipe to tear. Done. Zettel brings the satisfying feeling of ripping paper to your iPhone. What makes it different: - One note at a time: Full screen. No tabs, no folders, no mess. Just you and your thoughts. - Tear to clear: Swipe from the edge and drag across the screen. Your note tears away with haptic feedback that actually feels real. - Tags that work: Type #anything and it becomes a tag. Find notes instantly without setting up complicated systems. - Your files, anywhere: Notes are plain Markdown files. Edit them in other apps, sync however you want, or just keep them local. Perfect for: - Quick thoughts - Meeting notes - Daily journaling - Project ideas Simple by design: - iPhone only (as it should be) - Works with Files app - Dark mode included - No account required - Zero tracking Built by someone who got tired of overcomplicated note apps. Sometimes the best tools are the simplest ones.

About

SMVidView

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SMVidView is a streamlined utility designed for users who need a powerful, focused environment for viewing web-based media. Key Features: Optimized Playback: Enjoy a distraction-free viewing experience for MP4 and web-based video formats. System Integration: Use native iOS sharing tools to organize your discovered media. Privacy Focused: We don't track your browsing or storage habits.

Screenshots

Zettel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SMVidView at Free against Zettel's $2.99. Zettel's advantage is device support. On in-app purchases 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

SMVidView is free to download; Zettel costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Zettel versus SMVidView: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZettelSMVidView
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, Mac — better—
Requires iOS26.0 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander Moritz WeichartAsare Browne

In-app purchases

None

Zettel

No in-app purchases

None

SMVidView

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Zettel free?
Zettel costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SMVidView free?
SMVidView is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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