Comparison

Freud vs PureMarkdown

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

Head to head
About

Freud

Features
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Freud – Dein minimalistischer Begleiter für den Geist. In einer lauten Welt voller Ablenkungen bietet Freud dir einen stillen Ort zur Selbstreflexion. Keine überladenen Dashboards, keine endlosen Formulare, keine Werbung. Nur du und dein Tag. Wie es funktioniert: Am Ende des Tages fragt dich Freud ganz simpel: Wie hast du dich heute gefühlt? Wähle zwischen Positiv, Neutral oder Negativ und halte in einem einzigen Satz fest, was den Ausschlag gegeben hat. Kurz, klar, konkret. So erkennst du über Zeit Muster in deinem Leben, die dir sonst verborgen bleiben. Deine Features: • Minimalismus pur: Ein Design, das den Geist beruhigt, nicht ablenkt. • Deine Zeit: Bestimme selbst, um wie viel Uhr Freud dich mit einer sanften Notification an deinen Tagesabschluss erinnern soll. • 100 % Privat: Keine Accounts, keine Cloud, keine Server. Deine Gedanken gehören nur dir und werden ausschließlich lokal auf deinem iPhone gespeichert. Lerne dich selbst besser kennen, Tag für Tag. Mit Freud.

About

PureMarkdown

Features
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Features: 1.Cross-device Sync Sync across iPhone / iPad / Mac with no device limits and real-time updates 2.Privacy & Security Notes are stored only in your iCloud. No external servers or background data collection 3.Efficient Writing Support for note templates and custom templates for quick creation; keyboard shortcuts available on Mac 4.Multiple Export Formats Export notes as images, PDFs, or mind maps for easy sharing, archiving, and structuring 5.Data Migration Batch import and export of Markdown notes for easy backup and migration 6.Organization Manage notes with notebooks and tags to keep your content well-structured If you are looking for a simple, privacy-focused note-taking app that works seamlessly across devices, PureMarkdown is a great choice. This app does not collect user data. All content is stored only in the user’s iCloud account.

Screenshots

Freud3 screens
PureMarkdown4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PureMarkdown at every 2 weeks against Freud's monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Freud ships an update monthly, PureMarkdown every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Freud versus PureMarkdown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFreudPureMarkdown
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCem Sezekzeyang huang

In-app purchases

None

Freud

No in-app purchases

None

PureMarkdown

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Freud free?
Freud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PureMarkdown free?
PureMarkdown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Freud or PureMarkdown have ads?
Neither Freud nor PureMarkdown shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Freud or PureMarkdown?
Freud ships an update monthly, and PureMarkdown every 2 weeks. Most recently, Freud was updated on September 29, 2026 and PureMarkdown on October 7, 2026.

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