# LightNote vs MDWriter

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LightNote at none against MDWriter's 1. LightNote also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MDWriter sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.49 per month. LightNote asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | LightNote | MDWriter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Size | 2 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Siyong Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/6777462143) | [hirokazu murabe](https://appshunter.io/developer/894364772) |

## What reviewers say

### LightNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightnote-handwriting-recorder/id6749302116)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### MDWriter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mdwriter-simple-text-editor/id6751864895)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan | $0.49 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LightNote free?

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

### Is MDWriter free?

MDWriter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do LightNote or MDWriter have ads?

MDWriter shows ads; LightNote does not.

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