# Cache vs OffShelf

The clearest difference is review sentiment: OffShelf at 100% against Cache's 0%. OffShelf also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Cache's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OffShelf sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Cache asks for nothing beyond the download.

OffShelf holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OffShelf has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Cache's written reviews are positive against 100% of OffShelf's.

Cache ships an update every 3 weeks, OffShelf weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cache | OffShelf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cache-markdown-notes/id6761917553/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offshelf-study-timer-planner/id6767906574/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 39 MB | 145 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Rocketware Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/994079890) | [Basheer Rjoub](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896519282) |

## What reviewers say

### Cache

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cache-markdown-notes/id6761917553)

This app offers a private and secure way to manage your notes and tasks using Markdown and Git for synchronization. It prioritizes user control, speed, and offline access, ensuring your data is always yours and accessible.

**Highlights:** Private notes and tasks, Markdown format, Git synchronization, Version control, Offline access, Instant search, Task tracking

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### OffShelf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offshelf-study-timer-planner/id6767906574)

This app helps you focus by blocking distracting applications during timed study sessions. Track your progress, set goals, and study with friends to improve your productivity.

**Highlights:** Pomodoro and deep-work timer modes, App blocking during focus sessions, Study progress tracking by topic, Daily streaks and weekly planner, Co-study sessions with friends, Live activity and home screen widgets, Offline functionality

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| OffShelf Premium — Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| OffShelf Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| OffShelf Premium — Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| OffShelf Premium Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cache free?

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

### Is OffShelf free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cache or OffShelf?

OffShelf is rated higher. Cache averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while OffShelf averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Cache or OffShelf have ads?

Neither Cache nor OffShelf shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cache or OffShelf?

Cache ships an update every 3 weeks, and OffShelf weekly. Most recently, Cache was updated on October 31, 2026 and OffShelf 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.*