Comparison

Notepad vs Light Ink

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

Head to head
About

Notepad

Features
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【Notepad】Premium Account Pricing and Terms $ 4.99/week* $ 39.99/year* *Prices shown are in U.S. dollars; actual charges may be converted to your local currency. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and the renewal cost will be provided. Subscriptions can be managed by the user. Turning off auto-renewal may be done by going to your account settings after purchase. Cancellation of the current subscription is not allowed during the active subscription period. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://wgpwork.xyz/jishiben/privacy.html

About

Light Ink

Features
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【Light Ink】Light Ink Notes is a secure, local-first Markdown note-taking app designed for users who value privacy and efficiency. It combines advanced OCR capabilities with flexible batch management, keeping all your data on-device without relying on cloud services. **Markdown Editing** Write and preview notes in standard Markdown syntax. Format text with headers, lists, code blocks, and more, all within a clean and responsive editor. **Advanced OCR** Extract text from images directly within the app. Recognize content in multiple languages and convert it into editable Markdown notes for easy reference and organization. **Batch Management** Manage multiple notes at once with batch operations. Move, export, or organize groups of notes in a single step to streamline your workflow. **Local-First Storage** All notes are stored locally on your device. No account registration or cloud sync is required, giving you full control over your data at all times. **Privacy by Design** Built with privacy as a core principle. Your notes never leave your device unless you choose to export them, ensuring your personal and sensitive information stays protected. Light Ink Notes provides a straightforward, privacy-focused environment for capturing and organizing your thoughts in Markdown — no compromises on data ownership or security. Premium Account Pricing and Terms $ 4.99/week* $ 39.99/year* *Prices shown are in U.S. dollars; actual charges may be converted to your local currency. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and the renewal cost will be provided. Subscriptions can be managed by the user. Turning off auto-renewal may be done by going to your account settings after purchase. Cancellation of the current subscription is not allowed during the active subscription period. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://suhanhui.xyz/qingmobiji/privacy.html

Screenshots

Notepad3 screens
Light Ink3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Light Ink at none against Notepad's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Notepad sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Light Ink asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 4 level
Notepad versus Light Ink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotepadLight Ink
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLEADVISION MEDIA MANAGEMENT LIMITED晗晖 苏

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Notepad

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Prime3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Yearly Prime$39.991 Year
None

Light Ink

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Notepad free?
Notepad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Light Ink free?
Light Ink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Notepad or Light Ink have ads?
Neither Notepad nor Light Ink shows ads.

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