Markdown Vault vs Cogito
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Markdown Vault
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Markdown Vault is a calm, focused way to read your Markdown notes on iPhone and iPad. Turn your knowledge base into a clean, distraction-free reading experience with beautifully rendered Markdown, fast navigation, and reliable offline access. Whether youβre reviewing docs, study notes, or personal writing, Markdown Vault helps you find what you need and stay in flow. Key features: - Clean Markdown rendering optimized for mobile reading - Fast browsing and search across your library - Offline access to your saved content - Smart organization for notebooks, folders, and files - Reading-first design with a lightweight, native iOS feel Built for people who think in Markdown: - Developers and technical writers - Students and researchers - Teams sharing internal documentation Anyone who wants their notes in plain text, readable anywhere Markdown Vault keeps your content simple, portable, and always within reach.
Cogito
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Cogito β Think. Capture. Organize. Cogito is a clean, minimalist note-taking app designed to help you capture ideas and stay organized β with no accounts, no cloud, and no data collection. Your thoughts stay private on your device. Write fast, organize with labels, and find anything in seconds. Organize with Labels Tag notes with color-coded labels β Work, Personal, Ideas, Finance, Health, Travel, and more. Filter your list in one tap. Powerful Search Find any note by title or content instantly with a fast, always-visible search bar. Sort Your Way Order notes by name, date modified, or date created β ascending or descending. Bulk Actions Select multiple notes to delete them at once and keep your list clean. Trash & Recovery Deleted a note by mistake? Cogito moves it to trash first so you can restore it before it's gone for good. Light, Dark & System Theme Switch between light mode, dark mode, or follow your system setting. Adjustable Font Size Choose from four sizes to make writing and reading comfortable for you. Cogito Premium Unlock unlimited notes and a custom accent color to make the app truly yours. Why Cogito? Unlike cluttered note apps packed with features you'll never use, Cogito focuses on what matters: capturing your thoughts quickly, organizing them intuitively, and keeping them private on your device. Perfect For - Quick notes and reminders - Project and work organization - Study notes - Personal journals - Ideas and to-do lists Download Cogito and keep your thoughts to yourself. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Markdown Vault at none against Cogito's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Cogito sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Markdown Vault asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Markdown Vault | Cogito |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 18.2 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Peer Assembly | Franck Hu |
In-app purchases
Markdown Vault
No in-app purchases
Cogito
- Cogito Premium$3.991 Month
- Cogito Premium$5.991 Year
- Cogito Premium$12.99









