# SiloNote vs Book Context

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SiloNote at none against Book Context's 2. SiloNote also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Book Context sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. SiloNote asks for nothing beyond the download.

SiloNote ships an update weekly, Book Context every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SiloNote | Book Context |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/silonote/id6761470046/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 17 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [俊杰 马](https://appshunter.io/developer/1881180141) | [双仕 韩](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885479901) |

## What reviewers say

### SiloNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/silonote/id6761470046)

This app allows for rapid note-taking using text, photos, and voice. Notes are stored locally as Markdown files and can be synced with Obsidian. A home screen widget provides quick access to recent entries.

**Highlights:** Quick note capture, Text, photo, and voice recording, Local Markdown file storage, Customizable note folders, Obsidian sync, Home Screen widget

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Book Context

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-context-smart-library/id6761686112)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $7.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SiloNote free?

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

### Is Book Context free?

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

### Do SiloNote or Book Context have ads?

Neither SiloNote nor Book Context shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SiloNote or Book Context?

SiloNote ships an update weekly, and Book Context every 3 weeks. Most recently, SiloNote was updated on October 10, 2026 and Book Context on October 7, 2026.

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