DEA*PAD vs Plain Markdown
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
DEA*PAD
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IDEA*PAD is a simple note-taking app for people who want to jot things down right away. - Just 3 Pages Only 3 pages. Unlike feature-heavy note apps, there's nothing to overthink -- just open and start writing. - Write Instantly Start writing the moment you open the app. Capture ideas and quick notes in seconds. - Pinch to Resize Text Pinch to quickly adjust the font size. Comfortable to read and write, at any size. - PRO Plan Customize your tab colors. Create your own personalized note environment. It also supports the developer! - Multilingual Available in English, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese. [About this app] - Terms of Service: https://company.dotinstall.com/apps/ideapad-app/terms.html - Privacy Policy: https://company.dotinstall.com/apps/ideapad-app/privacy.html
Plain Markdown
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Plain Markdown Read your .md files in place. Pick a folder on your iPhone or in iCloud Drive. The app lists every .md file inside ā nothing more, nothing less. Tap a file to read it; the markdown is rendered with quiet, weight-driven typography that gets out of the way. The app uses Apple's standard folder picker, so it works with iCloud Drive, On My iPhone, and any third-party Files app provider (Dropbox, Google Drive, Working Copy, etc.). Pick once, and the app remembers ā drill into subfolders, come back, switch folders. No accounts. No sync engine. No editor. Just a reader. Ā· Folder picker with iCloud Drive and Files-app provider support Ā· Drill into subfolders ā back-button navigation Ā· Inline images (jpg, png, gif, webp, svg, heic, heif, bmp, avif) Ā· GitHub-flavored markdown: tables, blockquotes, code blocks, task lists, strikethrough Ā· Adjustable text size (5 steps) Ā· Light & dark mode Ā· Mono body font option for code-style reading Ā· Local only ā your files never leave your device Privacy This app does not collect data, display ads, or communicate with any server. The folder picker is Apple's. Files are read on-device only. There are no analytics, no third-party SDKs, no telemetry. Less, but better.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: DEA*PAD at Free against Plain Markdown's $2.99. Plain Markdown's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
DEA*PAD is free to download; Plain Markdown costs $2.99 up front. DEA*PAD sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Plain Markdown asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | DEA*PAD | Plain Markdown |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free ā better | $2.99 |
| Ads | ā | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No ā better |
| Devices | ā | iPhone, iPod ā better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 14.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DOTINSTALL Co., Ltd. | Yongmin Ji |
In-app purchases
DEA*PAD
- Upgrade to PRO$2.99
Plain Markdown
No in-app purchases









