Comparison

openote vs AI Markdown Notes

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

Head to head
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openote

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openote โ€” On-device AI Markdown Notes AI that runs on your device. Standard .md files. iCloud Drive sync. openote keeps your notes truly yours. --- WHY OPENOTE? iCloud Drive sync openote syncs your notes across all your devices through your own iCloud Drive. No third-party servers in between. On-device AI (iOS 18.1+) Summarize a note in one tap. Get smart tag suggestions. Turn plain text into Mermaid diagrams. Powered by Apple Foundation Models running entirely on your device โ€” fully offline, no data leaves your device. Real-time Mermaid diagram preview Write diagrams in markdown and see them render instantly. Flowcharts, sequence diagrams, class diagrams โ€” no plugins, no internet required. Standard .md files No proprietary format. Open them in any editor, on any platform. Move them out anytime. Truly lock-in free. No account. Fully offline. No sign-up. No email collected. No tracking. AI runs only on your device. --- CORE FEATURES Markdown Editor - Real-time syntax highlighting - Auto-save every 0.5 seconds - Customizable toolbar (markdown, lists, Mermaid shortcuts) - Word and character count Smart Search - Full-text search across title and body (FTS) - Highlighted search results - Korean, English, and Japanese search support Tags and Folders - #hashtag syntax for instant categorization - Tag autocomplete - Folder-based organization AI Features (iOS 18.1+) - Note summary (one tap) - Smart tag suggestions - Text to Mermaid diagram conversion Mermaid Diagrams - Live preview - Pinch to zoom and pan - Offline rendering (no CDN required) Export - PNG export - Open .md files on Mac Siri and Shortcuts - "Create a note in openote" - "Search openote for..." - Spotlight search integration --- PRO UPGRADE For power users who want more: - Unlimited AI usage - 10+ premium themes (Midnight, Nord, Dracula, and more) - Transparent PNG, PDF, SVG export - 3x high-resolution output - 12+ exclusive Pro app icons - Accent color customization --- WHAT MAKES OPENOTE DIFFERENT - Syncs through your own iCloud Drive - AI runs on your device, not on a server - Native Mermaid preview, no plugins - Notes are standard .md files you can open anywhere --- PRIVACY - No account required - No email collected - Notes never sent to any server - AI runs entirely on your device - iCloud uses only your own Apple account Your notes are yours alone. openote โ€” Write freely. Own everything.

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AI Markdown Notes

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Notes, tasks, voice captures, attachments, and AI recall usually end up split across different apps. WashiNote brings them back into one calm, local-first workspace built for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Write in Markdown with a focused editor that stays readable as your notes grow. Keep headings, tags, inline images, and long-form writing in one place without turning your workflow into a cluttered document system. Plan work in the same library where you write. WashiNote keeps notes, tasks, and projects connected, so quick ideas, scheduled tasks, and larger project material do not drift apart. Capture more than text: - Record meetings and turn speech into editable note text - Attach PDFs, text files, HTML, images, and audio - Import readable content for search and AI workflows - Save web material through browser sharing flows Recall what you saved: - Search across notes, tasks, projects, and attachments - Use AI to retrieve, summarize, and organize what matters - Build read-only knowledge pages from your own material - Keep related ideas visible through connected context Stay local-first by default. Core writing, planning, capture, and AI workflows work without turning the app into a cloud-dependent workspace. When you want more portability, Pro unlocks iCloud sync across devices, note export, purchase restore, and encrypted `.washi` backup tools. WashiNote is built for people who want a quieter, more durable way to think: one workspace for writing, planning, capturing, and finding things again.

Screenshots

openote4 screens
AI Markdown Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: openote at none against AI Markdown Notes's 1. openote also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). AI Markdown Notes's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. AI Markdown Notes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. openote asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
openote versus AI Markdown Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteropenoteAI Markdown Notes
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac โ€” better
Requires iOS17.0 โ€” better26.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size9 MB478 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWooyoung KimTANG CHENGJUN

In-app purchases

None

openote

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

AI Markdown Notes

One-time1
  • Upgrade to Pro$5.99

Questions

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

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