Comparison

Daily Markdown vs Drypoint

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

Head to head
About

Daily Markdown

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Daily Markdown is a minimalist journaling app designed for one simple purpose: write every day. SIMPLE BY DESIGN One note per day. No folders, no tags, no complexity. Just open the app and start writing. Yesterday's notes become read-only, keeping you focused on today. MULTIPLE TABS Organize each day with separate tabs - To-Do, Notes, Ideas. Create custom tabs on-the-fly to structure your thoughts however you like. MARKDOWN, YOUR WAY Write in familiar Markdown – bold, italic, headers, lists, checkboxes, and code blocks. Switch between Rich and Plain mode with a single click: Rich renders headings, emphasis, and lists as you type for distraction-free reading; Plain shows every Markdown character for precise editing. Your files stay plain .md either way. FOCUS MODE Hide distractions and enter a clean, minimal writing environment. Just you and your words. EVERYWHERE YOU ARE Available on Mac, iPhone, and iPad. Your notes sync automatically via iCloud across all your devices. Start on your Mac, continue on your iPhone, finish on your iPad. FEATURES • One note per day format • Multiple tabs per day • Rich and Plain Markdown modes with live syntax highlighting • Distraction-free focus mode • Pin important notes for quick access • Full-text search across all notes • iCloud sync across Mac, iPhone, and iPad • Light, dark, and auto themes • Multiple accent colors • Daily task templates • Word and character count • Keyboard shortcuts Daily Markdown respects your privacy. Your notes stay on your devices and in your personal iCloud. We never see your data. Start your daily writing habit today.

About

Drypoint

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Drypoint is a calm, beautiful Markdown editor for people who love to write. What you type is what you see — headings, bold, links, and lists style themselves live as you go, with no edit-and-preview toggle to break your flow. Your words stay yours. Every note is plain Markdown text on disk — never a locked-in proprietary format — so you can read, back up, or move your writing anywhere, for as long as you like. WRITE IN TRUE LIVE PREVIEW • One distraction-free surface — Markdown styles itself as you type • Full Markdown: headings, bold, italic, links, quotes, code, tables, task lists • Opens even huge notes instantly and stays smooth however much you write • Beautiful themes and refined typography, tuned for long writing sessions EVERYWHERE YOU WRITE • Native apps for iPhone, iPad, and Mac — designed for each, not ported • Optional iCloud sync keeps every note in step across your devices • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, a Mac menu bar app, and an Apple Watch companion • Siri, Shortcuts, and Spotlight — capture and find notes hands-free PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Local-first: works fully offline, and your notes stay on your device until you choose to sync • Lock any note with a password — the text and its attachments are protected with strong AES-GCM encryption that only your password can open • The same password unlocks a note on every device; use Face ID or Touch ID for instant access • No account, no ads, no tracking, no analytics — ever AI ON YOUR TERMS • On-device intelligence that runs privately, right on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac • Or connect your own AI provider • AI is always opt-in, and your text only ever goes where you choose to send it ORGANIZE WITHOUT FUSS • Folders, tags, and fast full-text search surface anything in a keystroke • Attach images and files right alongside your words • Export to 10 formats — PDF, HTML, Word, Rich Text, and more — in a tap DRYPOINT PRO Unlock the full experience: iCloud sync, AI, per-note encryption, every export format, and more. Start free, then choose monthly for full flexibility or yearly for the best value. Subscription Details Drypoint Pro is an auto-renewable subscription, offered as a monthly or yearly plan. Prices are shown in the app and vary by region. Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at purchase confirmation. Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can turn off auto-renewal at any time in your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://drypoint.app/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://drypoint.app/privacy.html

Screenshots

Daily Markdown2 screens
Drypoint4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Daily Markdown at none against Drypoint's 2. Drypoint's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Drypoint sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Daily Markdown asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Daily Markdown ships an update every 5 months, Drypoint every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on May 13, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Daily Markdown versus Drypoint: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDaily MarkdownDrypoint
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperValters GrisansVanhux UG

In-app purchases

None

Daily Markdown

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Drypoint

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Daily Markdown free?
Daily Markdown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Drypoint free?
Drypoint is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Daily Markdown or Drypoint have ads?
Neither Daily Markdown nor Drypoint shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Daily Markdown or Drypoint?
Daily Markdown ships an update every 5 months, and Drypoint every 2 days. Most recently, Daily Markdown was updated on May 13, 2026 and Drypoint on September 23, 2026.

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