# pocketbrief vs Smolpad

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: pocketbrief at none against Smolpad's 3. pocketbrief also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Smolpad's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smolpad sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. pocketbrief asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | pocketbrief | Smolpad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smolpad-markdown-notes/id6792438749/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 29 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gabriel Oropeza](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889316836) | [BaconWorks, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783126115) |

## What reviewers say

### pocketbrief

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketbrief/id6761393486)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Smolpad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smolpad-markdown-notes/id6792438749)

This app offers a minimalist Markdown editor that stores your notes as plain .md files. It syncs via iCloud and allows for beautiful writing with syntax highlighting and task lists. Upgrade for unlimited notes, more sync options, and export features.

**Highlights:** Plain .md file storage, iCloud sync, Markdown syntax highlighting, Task list checkboxes, Folder organization and search, Trash and version history, Export to PDF/HTML (Pro)

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smolpad Pro | $1.49 | per month |
| Smolpad Pro | $14.99 | per year |
| Smolpad Pro Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is pocketbrief free?

pocketbrief is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Smolpad free?

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

### Do pocketbrief or Smolpad have ads?

Neither pocketbrief nor Smolpad shows ads.

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