Klad vs Cool Notepad
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Klad
This app offers a fast, offline-first note-taking experience for developers and privacy-focused users. It syncs notes directly to your own Git repository, ensuring you own your data without proprietary formats or cloud lock-in.
- 100% Data Ownership
- Native Git Sync
- Frictionless Markdown Editor
- Daily Notes Calendar View
- Local Organization with Folders
- Plain-text Markdown Files
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Klad is a lightning-fast, offline-first Markdown notebook built specifically for developers and privacy-conscious thinkers. Instead of locking your notes in a proprietary database or charging you a monthly fee for cloud storage, Klad syncs directly to your own remote Git repository. You own your data, plain and simple. Whether you are tracking daily tasks, writing code snippets, or building a second brain, Klad stays out of your way. Your vault lives on your device as standard, plain-text Markdown files. This makes Klad perfectly interoperable with desktop tools like Obsidian, VS Code, or any other text editor you choose. CORE FEATURES • 100% Data Ownership: Bring your own vault. No proprietary formats, no forced cloud accounts, and zero vendor lock-in. • Native Git Sync: Choose between seamless background Auto-Sync to keep your devices updated, or take full manual control with dedicated Push/Pull commands. • Frictionless Markdown: A fast, native-feeling editor that perfectly renders headers, task lists, code blocks, and wikilinks. • Daily Notes: A built-in calendar view instantly drops you into today's note, perfect for daily standups, journaling, or habit tracking. • Local Organization: Manage your vault your way with standard folder and file structures. Built for speed and simplicity, Klad gives you the power of version-controlled, offline-first note-taking right in your pocket. Terms of Use: https://kladnotes.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://kladnotes.com/privacy
Cool Notepad
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Cool Notepad is a calm, paper-inspired workspace for thinking, writing, and getting things done on iPhone and iPad. Capture quick ideas or build structured knowledge with a rich editor that stays out of your way. WRITE YOUR WAY • Create rich notes with headings, lists, checklists, quotes, code, links, callouts, and collapsible sections. • Use wiki links and backlinks to connect related ideas. • Find anything with notebook search, tags, favorites, filters, and flexible list or grid views. STAY ORGANIZED • Group notes into notebooks and keep different areas of work separated with Spaces. • Plan projects with Kanban boards and task-focused views. • Reuse note templates, review saved links, and revisit work through a timeline. MADE FOR iPHONE & iPAD • Move naturally between Spaces, notebooks, note lists, and a distraction-light editor designed for touch. • Use Scratchpad for freehand notes and Apple Pencil on iPad. • Protect the app with Face ID or Touch ID and automatic locking on supported devices. YOUR DATA, YOUR CHOICE Cool Notepad is local-first. Core notes and notebooks work without creating an account. Export to Markdown or plain text anytime. COOL NOTEPAD PRO An optional auto-renewing monthly or yearly subscription unlocks advanced features such as version history, attachments, PDF, HTML and bulk export, recurring Kanban tasks, custom templates, multiple Spaces, and biometric lock. Whiteboards are created and edited on Mac; iPhone and iPad provide Scratchpad for drawing. Availability may vary by platform and configuration. Your notes remain yours. If Pro ends, existing data is not deleted. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/coolnotepad-privacy-policy/ No ads.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Klad at 15.1 against Cool Notepad's 17.0. 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
Both are free to download. Klad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Cool Notepad sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Klad | Cool Notepad |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Daily | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mauricio Coelho | Md. Saiful Islam Saif |
In-app purchases
Klad
- Klad Pro Lifetime$29.99
Cool Notepad
- Cool Notepad Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
- Cool Notepad Pro Yearly$95.991 Year









