Note.md vs Deadline Pace
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Note.md
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Open and edit Markdown files from iCloud Drive, right where they are. Browse your folders, read a clear preview, and save changes back to the same file. Note.md is a Markdown editor for iPhone and iPad. Keep working with the documents you already have, without moving them into a separate note library. READMEs, notes, drafts, and meeting minutesβopen your usual folder and continue. YOUR FOLDERS, WITHIN REACH Open a folder from iCloud Drive or Files and browse its structure. Return through recent files, search for text, or use the outline to jump to a heading. READ CLEARLY. EDIT DIRECTLY. Preview headings, lists, tables, and code. Use formatting tools to add bold text, links, and more, then save your changes to the original Markdown file. PREVIEW AS YOU WRITE Turn on inline preview to check the section you are editing without switching away from the editor. Close it whenever you want more room for your text. LISTEN AND LEAVE A NOTE Read documents aloud, keep a memo separate from the original text, organize reading lists, or record and transcribe voice notes. Use the tools you need alongside your document. FREE ESSENTIALS β’ Open files and folders β’ Read, edit, and save Markdown β’ Inline preview, search, outline, and recent files β’ Read-aloud while the app is in the foreground β’ Share Markdown and plain text The free version also includes memos for up to 3 documents, up to 3 saved voice notes, and 1 reading list. No account registration is required. NOTE.MD PRO β’ Background read-aloud and headphone controls β’ Insert photos and videos β’ Export PDF and HTML β’ Apply Markdown formatting suggestions β’ Remove creation limits for document memos, voice notes, and reading lists Choose a monthly, annual, or one-time lifetime plan. Every plan includes the same Pro features. If Pro expires, your saved documents, memos, voice notes, and reading lists are not deleted. YOUR DATA Document contents are not sent to external analysis services. Syncing and file downloads through iCloud Drive or other providers depend on your storage settings and connection. Transcription requires a supported device, OS, and language. Speech assets may need to be downloaded before first use. Inserted photos and videos are copied into an assets folder beside your Markdown file. Keep that folder with the document when moving or backing up your files. PURCHASES Monthly and annual subscriptions renew automatically until canceled. See the purchase screen for pricing and terms. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple Account settings. The lifetime plan does not renew.
Deadline Pace
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Deadline Pace turns the work required for each deadline into a clear and manageable daily plan. Enter a report, exam, certification, or other deadline together with its workload. Deadline Pace automatically creates a realistic schedule based on the remaining days, your available weekdays, and your preferred daily limit. Key Features β’ See what to work on today at a glance β’ Automatically divide work into daily tasks β’ Track progress with clear percentages β’ Record focused work with the built-in timer β’ Choose workdays, daily limits, and buffer time β’ Complete, reschedule, and adjust individual tasks β’ Receive reminders for planned work β’ No account or sign-in required The free version supports up to two selected active deadlines. Deadline Pace Plus An auto-renewable monthly subscription unlocks: β’ Unlimited active deadlines β’ Monthly and weekly planning calendars β’ 7-day and 14-day workload forecasts β’ Deadline templates and duplication β’ What-if plan comparisons β’ Detailed reviews of focus time and completed work Purchases can be restored and subscriptions can be managed from the Settings screen. More deadlines should not mean more daily stress. Start with what you can do today. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://shimekiri-pace-support.vercel.app/en/privacy
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Verdict
Note.md and Deadline Pace are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Note.md sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Deadline Pace sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Note.md ships an update every 10 days, Deadline Pace every 6 days. Both last shipped on September 13, 2026.
| Parameter | Note.md | Deadline Pace |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 6 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HAYATO KUBO | Kazuya Kita |
In-app purchases
Note.md
- Note.md Pro (Lifetime)$2.99
Deadline Pace
- Deadline Pace Plus Monthly$1.991 Month
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