Comparison

Intent vs Markdown Notes Editor

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

Head to head
About

Intent

Prepare for every meeting with AI-powered insights. Set clear goals, receive smart reminders, and reflect on meeting value to improve your productivity. Integrates seamlessly with your device calendars.

Highlights
  • AI morning brief
  • Set meeting intent and outcomes
  • Smart prep reminders
  • Post-meeting reflection
  • Meeting pattern analysis
  • Fast timeline calendar view
  • On-device AI processing
Features
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Stop winging your meetings. Intent uses on-device AI to help you prepare for every meeting, set clear goals, and reflect on what was worth your time. WHAT INTENT DOES • AI morning brief summarizes your day and highlights your priority meeting • Set a clear intent, questions, and desired outcomes before you join • Get smart prep reminders so you never walk in unprepared • Reflect after meetings — rate value, capture decisions, track follow-ups • See recurring meeting patterns and know which ones are worth keeping YOUR SCHEDULE, BEAUTIFULLY • Fast timeline view built for focus — see your real day at a glance • Month and year calendar views with meeting density • Works with all your device calendars — no account needed PRIVATE AI, ON DEVICE Apple Intelligence generates prep cues, summaries, and coaching — nothing leaves your iPhone. Instructions are localized so AI results match your language. BUILT FOR PROFESSIONALS Whether you host or attend, Intent nudges you toward clarity: purpose, decisions, and follow-ups — not just another block on the calendar. GET STARTED IN SECONDS Grant calendar access, pick the calendars that matter, and you are ready.

About

Markdown Notes Editor

A privacy-focused markdown editor and writing app that keeps all your files locally. It offers real-time syntax highlighting, AI writing assistance, and robust task management features. Designed for distraction-free writing and secure document handling.

Highlights
  • Markdown editing with syntax highlighting
  • AI writing assistant (BYO API key)
  • Full offline support
  • AES-256 file encryption
  • Todo.txt task management
  • Version history
  • Focus mode with Pomodoro timer
Features
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Markden is a privacy-first markdown editor and writing app designed for people who value ownership of their words. Every file stays on your device. No account required. No cloud lock-in. Just your thoughts in plain text. Markdown editing with real-time syntax highlighting AI writing assistant powered by Claude (bring your own API key) Full offline support with no internet required for core features AES-256 file encryption for sensitive documents Todo.txt task management with priorities, contexts, and projects Version history with up to 50 snapshots per file Focus mode with Pomodoro timer and word count goals 13 file formats supported including Markdown, JSON, YAML, CSV, Org-Mode, and AsciiDoc Dark and light terminal-inspired themes Quick note capture for instant ideas Daily notes with auto-generated templates Find and replace with full regex support Kanban board view for task management Live markdown preview with math (KaTeX) and diagrams (Mermaid) Export to HTML for sharing and publishing Customizable editor with multiple fonts, sizes, and spacing options AI WRITING TOOLS Fix grammar and spelling Rewrite for clarity Summarize long documents Change tone (formal or casual) Continue writing from where you left off Explain code blocks Generate tables and todo lists from text You pay Anthropic directly for AI usage. Markden never touches your API key or data. PRIVACY BY DESIGN All files stored locally in your app sandbox API key secured in iOS Keychain No analytics, no tracking, no telemetry No third-party SDKs that collect data No account or sign-up required Uninstalling removes everything. Nothing persists elsewhere. BUILT FOR PRODUCTIVITY 6 built-in templates: meeting notes, blog post, journal, weekly review, Cornell notes, and project readme Smart auto-save with configurable intervals File browser with favorites, search, and sort options Breadcrumb navigation for nested folders Swipe actions for quick file management Custom keyboard toolbar with format-specific shortcuts DESIGNED FOR IPHONE AND IPAD Sidebar navigation on iPad with split view editor and preview Adaptive layouts that use the full screen on every device Keyboard shortcuts and external keyboard support Markden is free to download with all editing features included. AI features require your own Anthropic API key which you can get at console.anthropic.com. Whether you write meeting notes, journal entries, blog posts, code documentation, or manage daily tasks, Markden gives you a fast, private, distraction-free space to think and write. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Intent4 screens
Markdown Notes Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Intent at 100% against Markdown Notes Editor's 0%. Intent also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, monetization model 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

Intent costs $1.99 and Markdown Notes Editor $1.99 up front. Markdown Notes Editor sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Intent asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Intent ships an update every 4 days, Markdown Notes Editor every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Intent versus Markdown Notes Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIntentMarkdown Notes Editor
Price$1.99$1.99
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.418.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMir RezaAneesh Pradeep

Customer experience

Intent

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Markdown Notes Editor

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Intent

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Markdown Notes Editor

One-time3
  • Small Coffee$1.99
  • Big Coffee$4.99
  • Generous Supporter$9.99

Questions

Is Intent free?
Intent costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Markdown Notes Editor free?
Markdown Notes Editor costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do Intent or Markdown Notes Editor have ads?
Neither Intent nor Markdown Notes Editor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Intent or Markdown Notes Editor?
Intent ships an update every 4 days, and Markdown Notes Editor every 3 weeks. Most recently, Intent was updated on September 21, 2026 and Markdown Notes Editor on October 5, 2026.

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