Comparison

Sunder vs Folio

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

Head to head
About

Sunder

Features
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Sunder splits your tasks into what's next and what's not. No due dates, no reminders, no notifications. Two lists - Soon: what you’re doing next. - Later: what you’ll get to after. Spaces Keep work tasks separate from your personal and other tasks. Minimal tracking Working on it or Blocked to help you keep track of things. Widgets Widgets for soon, widgets for later, or for both. Private Data stays on your device. No account, no sign up.

About

Folio

Features
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Folio is a local-first library for Markdown and plain text on Mac. Bring notes and docs into one place, organize them with folders and tags, explore connections with Link Map, and write with private on-device assistance—without juggling loose files in the Finder. Library & organization • Import Markdown and text via the file picker, drag-and-drop, or Import from Git Link for public GitHub repositories and individual files. • Needs Organizing gives new imports a clear inbox before you file them. • Folders and nested structures help you group work the way you think. • Tags cut across folders so you can filter by topic or project. • Pinned favorites and Recently Opened put what you need one click away. Explore connections • Link Map visualizes connections between your notes. • Follow links to explore related ideas and navigate your library from a new perspective. Reading & writing • Use Editor, Preview, or Split View to draft and see rendered Markdown side by side. • Use Writing Assistant to refine drafts, improve wording, and turn rough ideas into clearer notes with private on-device help. • Find text within the current document. • Sort notes by title, date added, last opened, and more. • Search across your library from the sidebar. Share & export • Share notes as Markdown or plain text. • Export documents to a folder you choose in Finder. Whether you’re collecting research, drafting READMEs, or building a personal knowledge base, Folio keeps your Markdown connected, organized, searchable, and easy to revisit.

Screenshots

Sunder4 screens
Folio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sunder at none against Folio's 1. Sunder also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). 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. Folio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sunder asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sunder ships an update daily, Folio every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Sunder versus Folio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSunderFolio
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Mac
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThomas WattsDinh Bao Thang Duong

In-app purchases

None

Sunder

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Folio

One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Sunder free?
Sunder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Folio free?
Folio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sunder or Folio have ads?
Neither Sunder nor Folio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sunder or Folio?
Sunder ships an update daily, and Folio every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sunder was updated on October 20, 2026 and Folio on October 25, 2026.

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