Libreprose vs PureMarkdown
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Libreprose
A distraction-free writing application designed for crafting stories, from memoirs to fiction. It offers a minimal editor with seamless synchronization and the ability to share content episodically. Users can invite feedback from editors and enjoy an offline-friendly experience without ads.
- Minimal editor
- Seamless sync
- Episodic sharing
- Editor comments via web links
- Offline-friendly
- Ad-free experience
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LibreProse is a calm, focused writing app for stories that matter—memoir, fiction, or anything in between. • Minimal editor with seamless sync • Share stories episodically to a simple, optional feed • Invite comments from editors via web links • Offline-friendly, no ads or clutter
PureMarkdown
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Features： 1.Cross-device Sync Sync across iPhone / iPad / Mac with no device limits and real-time updates 2.Privacy & Security Notes are stored only in your iCloud. No external servers or background data collection 3.Efficient Writing Support for note templates and custom templates for quick creation; keyboard shortcuts available on Mac 4.Multiple Export Formats Export notes as images, PDFs, or mind maps for easy sharing, archiving, and structuring 5.Data Migration Batch import and export of Markdown notes for easy backup and migration 6.Organization Manage notes with notebooks and tags to keep your content well-structured If you are looking for a simple, privacy-focused note-taking app that works seamlessly across devices, PureMarkdown is a great choice. This app does not collect user data. All content is stored only in the user’s iCloud account.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Libreprose at 15.1 against PureMarkdown's 17.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.
| Parameter | Libreprose | PureMarkdown |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Abhinav Srivastava | zeyang huang |
In-app purchases
Libreprose
No in-app purchases
PureMarkdown
No in-app purchases
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