# Trace vs Plain Markdown

The clearest difference is price: Trace at Free against Plain Markdown's $2.99. Plain Markdown's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Trace is free to download; Plain Markdown costs $2.99 up front. Trace sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Plain Markdown asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Trace | Plain Markdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trace-thought-log/id6762246222/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 49 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pedro Gomes do Nascimento](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893532153) | [Yongmin Ji](https://appshunter.io/developer/1732841275) |

## What reviewers say

### Trace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trace-thought-log/id6762246222)

A minimalist and private space for capturing thoughts, notes, lists, and memories. It offers a clean interface for free writing and quick searching, with optional Pro features for customization and enhanced security.

**Highlights:** Minimalist and calm interface, Free writing and reflections, Bullet and numbered lists, Quick entry search, Local-first private storage, Customizable themes (Pro), App Lock with biometric support (Pro)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Trace Pro | $0.99 | one-time |


### Plain Markdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plain-markdown/id6766194877)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Trace free?

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

### Is Plain Markdown free?

Plain Markdown costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Trace or Plain Markdown have ads?

Neither Trace nor Plain Markdown 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.*