# AI Markdown Notes vs Smolpad

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Smolpad at 18.0 against AI Markdown Notes's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AI Markdown Notes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Smolpad sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | AI Markdown Notes | 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 | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 478 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TANG CHENGJUN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887430333) | [BaconWorks, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783126115) |

## What reviewers say

### AI Markdown Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-markdown-notes-washinote/id6761606664)

**Features:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Pro | $5.99 | one-time |


### 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 AI Markdown Notes free?

AI Markdown Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Smolpad free?

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

### Do AI Markdown Notes or Smolpad have ads?

Neither AI Markdown Notes nor Smolpad shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*