# Now vs SiloNote

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SiloNote at none against Now's 3. SiloNote also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.5). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Now sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. SiloNote asks for nothing beyond the download.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Now | SiloNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/silonote/id6761470046/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 22 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **16.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [浩 吴](https://appshunter.io/developer/1352720622) | [俊杰 马](https://appshunter.io/developer/1881180141) |

## What reviewers say

### Now

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/now-message-notes/id6758816670)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Membership | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual Membership | $3.99 | per year |
| Permanent Membership | $19.99 | one-time |


### SiloNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/silonote/id6761470046)

This app allows for rapid note-taking using text, photos, and voice. Notes are stored locally as Markdown files and can be synced with Obsidian. A home screen widget provides quick access to recent entries.

**Highlights:** Quick note capture, Text, photo, and voice recording, Local Markdown file storage, Customizable note folders, Obsidian sync, Home Screen widget

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Now free?

Now is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SiloNote free?

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

### Do Now or SiloNote have ads?

Neither Now nor SiloNote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Now or SiloNote?

Now ships an update weekly, and SiloNote weekly. Most recently, Now was updated on October 1, 2026 and SiloNote on September 24, 2026.

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