Comparison

Klad vs KEEPit

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 100% Data Ownership
  • Native Git Sync
  • Frictionless Markdown Editor
  • Daily Notes Calendar View
  • Local Organization with Folders
  • Plain-text Markdown Files
Features
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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

About

KEEPit

A private, minimalist self-chat app for capturing notes, thoughts, and daily logs. Organize your ideas in a simple stream and easily revisit past entries through a calendar view or keyword search. Your data is stored locally on your device for maximum privacy.

Highlights
  • Private self-chat interface
  • Daily message stream organization
  • Calendar view for past entries
  • Keyword search functionality
  • Local device storage
  • Color-marking for dates
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Just say it. To yourself. KEEPit is a private, minimal self-chat for notes, thoughts, daily logs, and the small things you want to keep. Write to yourself in one simple stream each day. Your messages stay in order, giving ideas, details, and moments one calm place to go. WRITE WHENEVER SOMETHING COMES UP Capture a passing thought, leave yourself a note, or write about your day. No titles to choose or folders to organize. Open KEEPit and pick up where you left off. RETURN TO PAST DAYS Move through your history with a simple calendar. Choose a date to open that day’s messages, then move between days or return to today. Color-mark dates to make certain days easier to find. FIND THINGS AGAIN Search by keyword when you remember what you wrote but not when. Tap a result to return to the message in its original stream. PRIVATE BY DEFAULT No login. No account. No cloud sync. Your entries are stored on your device. Your entries may be included in iCloud Backup, depending on your backup settings, and restored when you set up an iPhone from that backup. KEEP WRITING. RETURN WHEN YOU NEED. Write for free, with access to today’s messages and your most recent past day with entries. Subscribe monthly or yearly for full calendar access and keyword search. KEEPit is for people who already message themselves and want a quieter place to keep it. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled. Manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Klad4 screens
KEEPit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: KEEPit at 5.0 against Klad's 3.5. Klad's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Klad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and KEEPit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

KEEPit holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Klad ships an update daily, KEEPit every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Klad versus KEEPit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKladKEEPit
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMauricio CoelhoSeunghoon Baek

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Klad

One-time1
  • Klad Pro Lifetime$29.99
2 purchases

KEEPit

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Yearly$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Klad free?
Klad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KEEPit free?
KEEPit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Klad or KEEPit?
KEEPit is rated higher. Klad averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while KEEPit averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Klad or KEEPit have ads?
Neither Klad nor KEEPit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Klad or KEEPit?
Klad ships an update daily, and KEEPit every 3 weeks. Most recently, Klad was updated on October 31, 2026 and KEEPit on October 29, 2026.

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