Git Sync Markdown Notes vs noteriv
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Git Sync Markdown Notes
A fast, native markdown notebook that stores your notes in markdown format. Sync your notes with a Mac app via Git and integrate with other markdown note applications. You retain full ownership of your data.
- Markdown with inline preview
- Task lists for todos
- Sync via Github
- Works with existing markdown notes
- Wikilinks for personal wiki
- Fast search across notes
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A fast, native markdown notebook that stores your notes as markdown. Sync with mdnb for mac via Git and works with other Markdown note apps. No proprietary format. You own your data & have the right to use it in the best interface for you. We hope & think mdnb is the right place for your notes. - Markdown with inline preview - Track todos with task lists - Sync via Github - Works with your existing markdown notes from apps like Obsidian, Bear & iA Writer - Link notes with [[wikilinks]] to build a personal wiki / second brain - Spotlight-backed search across every note, in milliseconds A local-first markdown editor for people who want to own their notes. Fast, native & intuitive.
noteriv
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Noteriv is a powerful, open-source markdown note-taking app built for writers, developers, and anyone who thinks in plain text. Your notes are plain markdown files — no proprietary format, no lock-in. Open them in any editor, anywhere. EDITOR • Live markdown preview, source mode, and read-only mode • Formatting toolbar — bold, italic, headings, links, lists, code, tables • Auto-save with configurable intervals • Full markdown support: task lists, tables, fenced code blocks with syntax highlighting, LaTeX math, Mermaid diagrams, callouts, footnotes, and more KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT • Wiki-links — link notes with [[note name]], supports aliases and heading links • Backlinks panel — see every note that links to the current file • Hierarchical tags with #tag and #parent/child syntax • Vaults — multiple vaults for different projects • Folders, bookmarks, quick open, full-text search, daily notes ADVANCED FEATURES • Templates with variables (date, time, title) • Frontmatter/YAML metadata editor • Note composer — merge or split notes • File recovery with automatic snapshots • Flashcard review with spaced repetition (SM-2) • Dataview queries — query your vault like a database • Table of contents generation SYNC • GitHub sync — push and pull notes to any GitHub repository • Auto-sync every 5 seconds with background sync PRIVACY • All data stored locally on your device • No accounts required, no telemetry, no tracking • Optional GitHub sync — you control your data
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: noteriv at 3 against Git Sync Markdown Notes's 1. noteriv also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Git Sync Markdown Notes | noteriv |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nicholas Ritschel | IronStack LLC |
In-app purchases
Git Sync Markdown Notes
No in-app purchases
noteriv
No in-app purchases








