Comparison

noteriv vs Notopia Notes

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

Head to head
About

noteriv

Features
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Noteriv is a powerful, open-source markdown note-taking app built for writers, developers, and anyone who thinks in plain text. Your notes are plain markdown files — no proprietary format, no lock-in. Open them in any editor, anywhere. EDITOR • Live markdown preview, source mode, and read-only mode • Formatting toolbar — bold, italic, headings, links, lists, code, tables • Auto-save with configurable intervals • Full markdown support: task lists, tables, fenced code blocks with syntax highlighting, LaTeX math, Mermaid diagrams, callouts, footnotes, and more KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT • Wiki-links — link notes with [[note name]], supports aliases and heading links • Backlinks panel — see every note that links to the current file • Hierarchical tags with #tag and #parent/child syntax • Vaults — multiple vaults for different projects • Folders, bookmarks, quick open, full-text search, daily notes ADVANCED FEATURES • Templates with variables (date, time, title) • Frontmatter/YAML metadata editor • Note composer — merge or split notes • File recovery with automatic snapshots • Flashcard review with spaced repetition (SM-2) • Dataview queries — query your vault like a database • Table of contents generation SYNC • GitHub sync — push and pull notes to any GitHub repository • Auto-sync every 5 seconds with background sync PRIVACY • All data stored locally on your device • No accounts required, no telemetry, no tracking • Optional GitHub sync — you control your data

About

Notopia Notes

Features
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Give your thoughts a place to grow. Notopia brings notes, daily planning and an AI companion into one personal workspace. CAPTURE THE THOUGHT Write a quick note, keep a journal or clear your head with Brain Dump. Add photos, files and voice notes alongside your writing. MAKE THE PAGE YOURS Start with a simple writing space or use Pro editor mode for more structure. Build pages with checklists, tables, callouts, goals and other blocks. Use templates for meetings, projects, study and reflection. Simple and Pro are editor modes, not subscription names. GIVE YOUR IDEAS A ROOM Organize notes into folders and explore them in Mind Palace, a visual home for your workspace. Open a room, return to a project and find notes with search, tags and favorites. BUILD A DAILY RHYTHM Use calendar notes, rituals and reminders to plan your day. Track your writing streak and return to what matters. THINK WITH ARES Ask questions about your notes and use AI tools to summarize, organize or develop your writing. AI features require an internet connection and are subject to usage limits. KEEP WRITING ON THE GO Work with notes stored on your device and sync with your account when connected. Continue in the Notopia web app using the same account. An account is required for your synced workspace. Photo, microphone and notification access are requested when needed for the features you choose to use. Support: https://notopia.co/support Privacy: https://notopia.co/privacy Terms of Use: https://notopia.co/terms

Screenshots

noteriv4 screens
Notopia Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: noteriv at none against Notopia Notes's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Notopia Notes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. noteriv asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
noteriv versus Notopia Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameternoterivNotopia Notes
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Daily
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB61 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperIronStack LLCemre ates

In-app purchases

None

noteriv

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Notopia Notes

Subscriptions2
  • Notopia Personal$4.991 Month
  • Notopia Pro$9.991 Month

Questions

Is noteriv free?
noteriv is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Notopia Notes free?
Notopia Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do noteriv or Notopia Notes have ads?
Neither noteriv nor Notopia Notes shows ads.

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