# TakeNote vs Runny

The clearest difference is monetization model: TakeNote at free against Runny's paid. TakeNote also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for TakeNote against 5.0 for Runny. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TakeNote | Runny |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/takenote-ai-markdown-notes/id6751735244/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runny-quick-chat-style-notes/id6752837300/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 7 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Adam Drew](https://appshunter.io/developer/542750986) | [Alina Vetrov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1140487494) |

## What reviewers say

### TakeNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/takenote-ai-markdown-notes/id6751735244)

Capture ideas effortlessly with a distraction-free, minimalist note-taking app. It supports Markdown, organizes notes with folders and tags, and syncs across Apple devices. Optional local AI features enhance formatting and search.

**Highlights:** Distraction-free minimalist design, Full Markdown support with live rendering, Organize with Folders, Tags, and Inbox, iCloud sync across Apple devices, Private by design, no data collection, Optional local AI for formatting and search

**In-app purchases:** none


### Runny

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runny-quick-chat-style-notes/id6752837300)

Capture your thoughts instantly with this chat-style note-taking app. Add rich text, links, audio, and images with a single tap. Notes sync via iCloud and are easily managed with swipe gestures.

**Highlights:** Chat-style note interface, Rich text notes, Clickable links, Audio recording, Image capture, iCloud sync, Swipe gestures for management

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TakeNote free?

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

### Is Runny free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TakeNote or Runny?

TakeNote and Runny are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do TakeNote or Runny have ads?

Neither TakeNote nor Runny shows ads.

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