Comparison

ZenSlate vs inkScript

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

Head to head
About

ZenSlate

Features
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ZenSlate is a calm, minimal notes app for iPhone and iPad. Capture quick thoughts, draft ideas, manage checklists, and keep your writing in sync with your Mac through iCloud. ZenSlate keeps the interface quiet so your slate stays center stage. Write in plain text or use live inline Markdown for a cleaner editing experience. Headings, lists, checklists, links, code, quotes, tables, and fenced code blocks render gently while preserving your original Markdown source. Key Features: • Made for iPhone and iPad A compact writing space on iPhone, with a sidebar workflow on iPad for moving between slates quickly. • iCloud sync Read and edit your slates across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. • Live inline Markdown Use Markdown for headings, bold, italic, links, inline code, lists, task lists, block quotes, tables, and code fences. • Raw text mode Switch to plain source editing whenever you want the simplest possible canvas. • Keyboard accessory controls When the keyboard is open, use quick controls for Markdown formatting, lists, indentation, undo/redo, and keyboard dismiss. • Pin and manage slates Keep important slates close, duplicate drafts, clear a slate, or delete what you no longer need. • Calm themes and typography Choose the mood and reading feel that fit your writing. • Hardware keyboard friendly On iPad, core shortcuts work where iPadOS supports them. ZenSlate is a simple place for slates, drafts, checklists, notes, and loose thoughts. Write with clarity. Stay organized with ease.

About

inkScript

Features
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Use inkScript to turn your e-book device into a screen you look at as you type your text. This means no more eye-strain, no more distractions and, certainly, no AI. Your iOS device or a Mac serves as a host where the texts are stored, but you don’t ever have to look at its screen while typing. Setup takes a couple of minutes, and if you’re not yet ready to get a Bluetooth keyboard to connect to your iPhone, start with the Mac version; switching between iOS and Mac is seamless. Just push an icon to turn the laptop’s screen off so it doesn’t distract you. Your Kindle is not just a screen when writing with inkScript: you touch it to scroll through the text, move the cursor or select a fragment, to copy, paste, undo and redo the changes, etc. With a subscription active, you also have a wide choice of fonts; you can turn “flow mode” on to write the first draft with minimal editing and have the application imitate typewriter sounds. Your app is not there just to write drafts; you have a fully functional system to organise the texts into folders, preview them, search, pin the text you’re working on, etc. When you’re in a hurry and have trouble reaching for your Kindle, just use inkScript to jot down your thoughts the way you use a regular note-taking app. Every writer’s flow is personal, but if you are still looking for that perfect tool — one that lets your imagination step away from the digital noise but doesn’t feel ancient — try inkScript: this might well be it! Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ZenSlate4 screens
inkScript4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ZenSlate at none against inkScript's 2. inkScript's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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. inkScript sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. ZenSlate asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ZenSlate ships an update every 2 weeks, inkScript every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
ZenSlate versus inkScript: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZenSlateinkScript
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS26.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSachin KumarNikolay Nikiforov

In-app purchases

None

ZenSlate

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

inkScript

Subscriptions2
  • inkScript Pro monthly$2.991 Month
  • inkScript Pro yearly$24.991 Year

Questions

Is ZenSlate free?
ZenSlate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is inkScript free?
inkScript is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ZenSlate or inkScript have ads?
Neither ZenSlate nor inkScript shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ZenSlate or inkScript?
ZenSlate ships an update every 2 weeks, and inkScript every 4 days. Most recently, ZenSlate was updated on September 28, 2026 and inkScript on October 2, 2026.

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