# SearchApps vs HelixNotes

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: HelixNotes at 14.0 against SearchApps's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | SearchApps | HelixNotes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helixnotes/id6788490726/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 2 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Key Network Services Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1841349185) | [Yuri Karamian](https://appshunter.io/developer/6788490728) |

## What reviewers say

### SearchApps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/searchapps/id6757697669)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### HelixNotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helixnotes/id6788490726)

A private, open-source Markdown note-taking app that keeps your data on your device. Organize notes with notebooks, tags, and wiki links, and utilize advanced features like mathematical notation and diagrams.

**Highlights:** Local Markdown storage, Visual and source code editor, Notebooks, tags, and wiki links, Task management and calendar views, KaTeX and Mermaid diagram support, Version history and backups, Optional WebDAV sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SearchApps free?

SearchApps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is HelixNotes free?

HelixNotes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do SearchApps or HelixNotes have ads?

Neither SearchApps nor HelixNotes shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*