Comparison

CloudPad++ vs FlatNote

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

Head to head
About

CloudPad++

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CloudPad++ is a modern cross-platform text editor with cloud synchronization, designed for professionals and anyone who values convenient text editing. KEY FEATURES Cloud Synchronization Automatic synchronization of all your documents across devices. Start editing on iPhone, continue on iPad or Mac - all changes are instantly available everywhere. Syntax Highlighting Professional code highlighting for multiple programming languages. Perfect for developers working with code across different devices. Offline Mode All documents are available offline. Work without internet - synchronization happens automatically when you connect to the network. Security Secure authentication via Google and Apple ID. Your data is protected with modern encryption methods. User-friendly Interface Intuitive iOS-style design with dark theme support. Minimalist interface keeps you focused on your work. FEATURES - Create and edit unlimited documents - Organize documents by folders and categories - Quick search through document content - Export documents in various formats - Support for multiple programming languages - Auto-save changes - Document version history - Multi-language interface WHO IS IT FOR - Developers - code editing with syntax highlighting - Writers - convenient text work across all devices - Students - quick notes and lecture summaries with sync - Bloggers - article drafts always at hand - Anyone who works with text and values mobility WHY CloudPad++ CloudPad++ combines simplicity and power. It's not just a notepad - it's a professional tool available in your pocket. Synchronization works fast and reliably, the interface is thoughtfully designed, and performance remains high even when working with large documents. Start using CloudPad++ right now and access your documents wherever you are! We are constantly working on improving the app. Your feedback and suggestions help make CloudPad++ better!

About

FlatNote

This app allows you to create and organize notes using markdown formatting. It offers live formatting, image support, and robust organization features. Your notes are stored as plain files and sync via iCloud across your Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Live markdown formatting
  • Image embedding in notes
  • Folder organization and pinning
  • Real checkboxes
  • In-note search
  • Cross-device iCloud sync
  • Plain .md file export
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FlatNote is a markdown notes app for people who want their writing to stay plain, portable, and theirs. It runs on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, and your notes sync across all of them through your own iCloud, or stay in a folder you choose. Type markdown and watch it format as you go. Headings, bold, italic, strikethrough, links, quotes, bullet lists, and tappable checkboxes all render while you write. The raw symbols stay out of your way and reappear only on the line you are editing, so you always know exactly what you typed. WHAT YOU GET - Live formatting. See the result as you type, with a one minute reference note included. - Photos in your notes. Paste an image or attach one; it is saved next to the note as an ordinary file, not in a database. - Folders, pins, and sorting. Organize notes into real directories and keep the ones you use on top. - Real checkboxes. Tap to check things off, right in the note. - Find in a note. Search the open note and jump between highlighted matches. - Quick formatting. A formatting bar above the keyboard on iPhone and iPad, and standard shortcuts on Mac. - Find your notes fast. Search the whole library by title or content. YOUR WORDS BELONG TO YOU - Every note is a plain .md file. No proprietary format, no lock-in, readable in any app, on any device, years from now. - Your notes live in your iCloud and sync across your iPhone, iPad, and Mac automatically, signed in with your Apple ID. No separate account to make. - Export carries everything. Share any note as markdown, with its pictures included, or export your whole library as one zip of ordinary files. The files are also right there in the Files app on iOS and Finder on Mac. - Delete is honest. Deleted notes go to Trash, where they can be recovered. QUIET BY DESIGN - No ads. No tracking. No analytics. Nothing about you leaves your devices and your iCloud. - Works on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, in light and dark. FlatNote keeps the format simple so you can keep your thinking clear.

Screenshots

CloudPad++4 screens
FlatNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CloudPad++ at every 6 days against FlatNote's every 2 months. CloudPad++ also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CloudPad++ ships an update every 6 days, FlatNote every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
CloudPad++ versus FlatNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCloudPad++FlatNote
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander SikachevKate Benediktsson

In-app purchases

None

CloudPad++

No in-app purchases

None

FlatNote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CloudPad++ free?
CloudPad++ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FlatNote free?
FlatNote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CloudPad++ or FlatNote have ads?
Neither CloudPad++ nor FlatNote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CloudPad++ or FlatNote?
CloudPad++ ships an update every 6 days, and FlatNote every 2 months. Most recently, CloudPad++ was updated on October 25, 2026 and FlatNote on October 13, 2026.

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