# Amber vs Roast Monkey

The clearest difference is price: Roast Monkey at Free against Amber's $2.99. Roast Monkey also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.4). Amber's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Roast Monkey is free to download; Amber costs $2.99 up front. Roast Monkey sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Amber asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Amber against 5.0 for Roast Monkey. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Amber | Roast Monkey |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amber-simple-markdown/id6760438057/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roast-monkey-habit-tracker/id6768683592/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 14 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [DONGWOOK LEE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871320322) | [VERTEX STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1805080787) |

## What reviewers say

### Amber

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amber-simple-markdown/id6760438057)

A Markdown notes app designed for efficient writing and a clear reading experience. Organize notes in folders, search your library, and sync across Apple devices. Includes built-in tutorials for easy onboarding.

**Highlights:** Markdown styling as you type, Folder organization, Fast writing and calm reading view, Search across library, Photo attachments, iCloud syncing across devices

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Roast Monkey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roast-monkey-habit-tracker/id6768683592)

This app uses a humorous, tough-love approach to help you build and break habits. Track your progress with a reactive monkey character, unlock achievements, and engage in friendly competition or accountability with friends. It's designed for those who need a strong nudge to achieve their goals.

**Highlights:** Customizable savagery levels for feedback, Reactive monkey character with 12 moods, Track habit building and breaking, Streak milestones and badge unlocks, Fame and Shame leaderboards, Shame a friend feature, Private by default, no account needed

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription Roast Monkey | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Amber free?

Amber costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Roast Monkey free?

Roast Monkey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Amber or Roast Monkey?

Amber and Roast Monkey are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Amber or Roast Monkey have ads?

Neither Amber nor Roast Monkey shows ads.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*