DecaNotes vs Inkdale
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
DecaNotes
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DecaNotes is a powerful decentralized note-taking application that puts you in full control of your data. Built with privacy and ownership in mind, DecaNotes stores your notes on decentralized networks like Sia Renterd and locally, ensuring your information remains truly yours. KEY FEATURES Rich Markdown Editor - Advanced block-based editor with real-time markdown support - Tables, checklists, headings, quotes, and code blocks - Footnotes and callouts for better organization - Drag-and-drop block reordering - Syntax highlighting for code Decentralized Storage - Sia Renterd integration for secure, decentralized storage - Local storage option for offline-first workflow - End-to-end encrypted data Beautiful Design - Modern, intuitive interface - Dark mode support - Smooth animations and gestures - Native iOS experience Performance - Lightning-fast editor with optimized rendering - Instant sync across devices - Offline-first architecture - Minimal battery usage Privacy First - No account required for local storage - Your data never touches our servers - Open-source and transparent - Full control over your encryption keys STORAGE BACKENDS Local Storage - Free, instant, offline-first Sia Renterd - Decentralized cloud storage with blockchain Perfect for developers, writers, researchers, and anyone who values privacy and data ownership. Start taking notes the decentralized way with DecaNotes today!
Inkdale
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Private, encrypted notes that can answer your questions, right on your iPhone. Inkdale keeps your notes yours: encrypted on your device, synced through a cloud folder you already own, and never seen by us. No account, no subscription, no servers. ASK YOUR NOTES Type a question in plain English and get an answer drawn from your own notes, powered by Apple's on-device AI. Nothing is uploaded. The model runs entirely on your iPhone. (Requires iPhone 15 Pro or later.) PRIVATE BY DESIGN โข AES-256 encryption on your device, unlocked with Face ID or your password. Only you hold the key. โข No account, no sign-up, no servers. Nothing of yours on our machines, because there are none. โข Lock the whole vault, a folder, or a single note behind Face ID. YOUR NOTES, YOUR CLOUD โข Sync through iCloud, Dropbox, or any folder you already use. โข Encrypted files you own. Move them or walk away anytime. No lock-in. A QUIET PLACE TO WRITE โข A fast, clean editor: checklists, folders, photos, Markdown. โข Quick to open, quick to write, out of your way. Free on iPhone. The full writing studio, with note summaries and more, lives on the Mac as Inkdale for Mac.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: DecaNotes at 3 against Inkdale's 1. DecaNotes also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | DecaNotes | Inkdale |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | โ | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 โ better | 17.6 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nikita Orlov | Jatin Shah |
In-app purchases
DecaNotes
No in-app purchases
Inkdale
No in-app purchases









