Comparison

Markflow vs AI Notes

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Markflow

This app allows you to open and read markdown files from various sources like Files, Mail, and Safari. It supports GitHub-flavored markdown, code syntax highlighting, and diagrams, with an integrated editor and a clean preview mode.

Highlights
  • Open .md, .markdown, .mdown files
  • GitHub-flavored markdown rendering
  • Syntax-highlighted code blocks
  • Mermaid diagram support
  • Markdown editing toolbar
  • Pinch to zoom
  • Export edited files
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The markdown reader you've been missing. Markflow opens .md files from Files, Mail, Safari downloads, or the share sheet and renders them properly. GitHub-flavored markdown, syntax-highlighted code, mermaid diagrams, tables, task lists, and more. Originals are never touched. Edits live in memory until you explicitly Save, Save as New File, or Share a copy. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Open any .md, .markdown, or .mdown file from any app • Read with a clean, native preview • Edit with a markdown toolbar above the keyboard. Bold, italic, headings, lists, links, images, code, quotes, all one tap away. • Pinch to zoom in both Preview and Edit • Export an edited copy via the system share sheet • Tap Create to start a new blank file, or "Welcome to Markflow" for a full feature tour WHAT IT RENDERS • Headings, lists, blockquotes, links, images • Syntax-highlighted code blocks • Mermaid flowcharts and diagrams • GitHub-flavored markdown tables • Task lists with checkboxes • Inline images (absolute URLs) PRIVACY Markflow makes zero network requests and collects zero data. No accounts. No login. No analytics. No tracking. No ads. The renderer is a sandboxed local file with a Content Security Policy that blocks all remote resources. Your files stay on your device. DESIGN Built native with SwiftUI and the Liquid Glass nav bar. Light and dark mode. Adaptive home screen. Stock Apple Human Interface Guidelines throughout. WHO IT'S FOR • Writers who keep notes in markdown • Developers reading READMEs and docs on the go • Anyone who's been emailed a .md and had nowhere to open it • People who want a markdown reader that does one thing well Open source. MIT licensed. github.com/madebysan/markflow

About

AI Notes

Features
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AI Notes: Smart Writing helps you capture ideas, edit notes, and use intelligent tools to work faster and more effectively. Write naturally, organize your content, and access helpful AI features directly inside your notes. Clean Note Editing Create and edit notes in a simple, focused workspace designed for clarity and productivity. Built-in AI Tools Access smart tools while writing: - Chat — ask questions and get instant help - Quiz — review content with practice questions - Translate — understand text across languages - AI Summary — turn long notes into short highlights Import Content Easily Bring information into your notes using: - Speech - OCR - PDF - Image Stay Organized Keep your notes structured and easy to manage so you can find important information quickly. One Workspace for Everything From writing and reviewing to translating and summarizing, AI Notes: Smart Writing brings everything together in one smooth experience. AI Notes: Smart Writing is designed to help you stay organized, save time, and make better use of your ideas.

Screenshots

Markflow4 screens
AI Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Markflow at none against AI Notes's shown. AI Notes's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Markflow ships an update fortnightly, AI Notes monthly. The most recent releases landed on July 7, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Markflow versus AI Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarkflowAI Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings2 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSantiago Alonso AlexandreThu Bui Thi Minh

In-app purchases

None

Markflow

No in-app purchases

None

AI Notes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Markflow free?
Markflow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AI Notes free?
AI Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Markflow or AI Notes have ads?
AI Notes shows ads; Markflow does not.
Which is updated more often, Markflow or AI Notes?
Markflow ships an update fortnightly, and AI Notes monthly. Most recently, Markflow was updated on July 7, 2026 and AI Notes on September 16, 2026.

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