Comparison

Calendar Quick Notes (JotFast) vs Markdown Cards

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

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About

Calendar Quick Notes (JotFast)

Features
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JotFast is the minimalist mobile app for instantly capturing ideas, events, rants, or recaps via voice memos and notes on a calendar. Privacy-focused with on-device processing, it's your no-fuss companion for organized, chronological life logs Welcome to JotFast, the mobile app designed to capture the essence of your day with minimal fuss. Whether it’s a fleeting idea, a meeting recap, or a personal rant, JotFast turns your thoughts into a private, organized life log with voice memos and notes. Launched with the modern user in mind, this app is your go-to for preserving daily moments without the clutter of overcomplicated features. What JotFast Does JotFast is built for speed and simplicity. Record a voice memo with one tap, jot a quick note, or let the app suggest names based on context—like “Park Idea” if you’re outdoors. It’s a brain dump tool that doesn’t judge, storing your entries in a clean, chronological log. The app leverages on-device processing to minimize data sent to the cloud, keeping your privacy front and center. Optional location tagging adds context, but it’s off by default—your choice. Key Features Quick Capture: Start recording or typing in seconds. No menus, no delays. Privacy First: Data stays on your device unless you opt into cloud sync. No ads, no third-party sharing. Daily Overview: View your log by day, with filters for voice, text, or tagged entries. How It Stands Out In a sea of note apps, JotFast cuts the fat. Unlike apps with feature bloat or basic vibe, it’s laser-focused on daily life logging with a brain-dump edge. The UX is brutal in its honesty—no gimmicks, just tools that work. 2,349 What's New in This Version

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Markdown Cards

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Markdown Cards is the fastest way to make a stack of flashcards on iPhone — and the simplest way to study them. You can build a stack in two ways: WRITE IT: Open the markdown sheet and type. The format is deliberately tiny: • # for the stack title • ## for the front of a card • ### for the back of a card GENERATE IT: Tap "Generate with Apple Intelligence", describe what you want to memorize (e.g. "top AI terms", "interview Q&A", "art movements", etc.), and the on-device model writes a full deck in the format above. The result drops straight into the editor — edit it like anything else, or save as-is. That's it. No body text, no lists, no formatting. The editor lints your file in real time and saves when it's valid. DESIGNED FOR STAYING OUT OF THE WAY: • Every stack is a markdown file. Nothing proprietary. Copy, paste and share. No accounts, no exports, no import wizards. • Apple Intelligence runs on-device. Or use your favorite AI tool to generate a markdown. • No subscription, no paid to unlock, no login. • Open a stack. Tap a card to flip. Swipe to advance. Tap and hold to edit a card or stack. WHO IT'S FOR: • Anyone who wants a dedicated and simple flashcard app. • Devs or any technical professionals who would rather write markdown than fight a clunky UI. • Students who don't want overly complicated flashcard app with subscriptions. • Anyone who remembers HyperCard and wonders why apps today stopped being simple and elegant. REQUIREMENTS: • In-app generation of cards requires iOS 26 or later on a device with Apple Intelligence enabled in Settings. The rest of the app works on older iPhones — you just won't see the generate button do its thing. PRIVACY: This app uses GlitchTip to report crashes and errors so bugs can be diagnosed and fixed. No personal data is collected, and nothing is used for tracking or advertising.

Screenshots

Calendar Quick Notes (JotFast)4 screens
Markdown Cards4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Calendar Quick Notes (JotFast) at 2 against Markdown Cards's —. Calendar Quick Notes (JotFast) also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard2 real differences · 3 level
Calendar Quick Notes (JotFast) versus Markdown Cards: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalendar Quick Notes (JotFast)Markdown Cards
PriceFreeFree
AdsYes—
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad — better—
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChung Kin Alex CHANJINSOO AN

In-app purchases

None

Calendar Quick Notes (JotFast)

No in-app purchases

None

Markdown Cards

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Calendar Quick Notes (JotFast) free?
Calendar Quick Notes (JotFast) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Markdown Cards free?
Markdown Cards is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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