# Caliu vs RYZA

The clearest difference is ads: Caliu at none against RYZA's shown. Caliu also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). RYZA's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Caliu sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and RYZA sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Caliu against 5.0 for RYZA. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Caliu ships an update weekly, RYZA fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Caliu | RYZA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caliu-markdown-notes/id6761850487/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ryza-affirmation-alarm-clock/id6774783734/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 201 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marc Torrelles](https://appshunter.io/developer/1712257538) | [JHOOX LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6774783736) |

## What reviewers say

### Caliu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caliu-markdown-notes/id6761850487)

A minimalist markdown notes app designed for writers, offering a distraction-free writing experience with features like nested tags, reminders, and cross-device syncing. It allows for easy export and integration with external tools.

**Highlights:** Markdown writing with live formatting, Nested and colored tags for organization, Cross-device sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac, Reminders for notes, Export to various formats (Markdown, ePub, RTF), REST API and MCP server for integration, Customizable themes

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Caliu Pro - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Caliu Pro - Yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| Caliu Pro Lifetime | $44.99 | one-time |


### RYZA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ryza-affirmation-alarm-clock/id6774783734)

This app helps you start your day with intention by requiring you to speak your chosen affirmation aloud to turn off the alarm. It offers a unique 'Read to Wake' feature and provides a variety of affirmations to set a positive direction for your day.

**Highlights:** Read your affirmation aloud to stop alarm, No snooze button, Voice recognition for dismissal, Variety of affirmations, Home screen widget, Light and dark mode

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rise Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| RYZA Premium Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Caliu free?

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

### Is RYZA free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Caliu or RYZA?

Caliu and RYZA are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Caliu or RYZA have ads?

RYZA shows ads; Caliu does not.

### Which is updated more often, Caliu or RYZA?

Caliu ships an update weekly, and RYZA fortnightly. Most recently, Caliu was updated on November 5, 2026 and RYZA on October 31, 2026.

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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.*