Comparison

Folio vs Bubble Page

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

Head to head
About

Folio

Features
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Folio is a local-first library for Markdown and plain text on Mac. Bring notes and docs into one place, organize them with folders and tags, explore connections with Link Map, and write with private on-device assistanceβ€”without juggling loose files in the Finder. Library & organization β€’ Import Markdown and text via the file picker, drag-and-drop, or Import from Git Link for public GitHub repositories and individual files. β€’ Needs Organizing gives new imports a clear inbox before you file them. β€’ Folders and nested structures help you group work the way you think. β€’ Tags cut across folders so you can filter by topic or project. β€’ Pinned favorites and Recently Opened put what you need one click away. Explore connections β€’ Link Map visualizes connections between your notes. β€’ Follow links to explore related ideas and navigate your library from a new perspective. Reading & writing β€’ Use Editor, Preview, or Split View to draft and see rendered Markdown side by side. β€’ Use Writing Assistant to refine drafts, improve wording, and turn rough ideas into clearer notes with private on-device help. β€’ Find text within the current document. β€’ Sort notes by title, date added, last opened, and more. β€’ Search across your library from the sidebar. Share & export β€’ Share notes as Markdown or plain text. β€’ Export documents to a folder you choose in Finder. Whether you’re collecting research, drafting READMEs, or building a personal knowledge base, Folio keeps your Markdown connected, organized, searchable, and easy to revisit.

About

Bubble Page

Features
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Bubble Page is a private place to write small notes as if you were sending messages to yourself. Each short record becomes part of a simple timeline, arranged by date and time, so you can look back on your day without keeping a heavy journal. Write a thought before it disappears, mark a task you finished, or leave a quiet note about a moment you want to remember. At the end of the day, Bubble Page can turn your records into a receipt-style daily page that you can save as an image. Features: - Quick text records on iPhone - Dictation-friendly record flow on Apple Watch - Daily timeline arranged by time - Calendar, today shortcut, and search - Receipt-style daily page image - Pro: iCloud backup, restore, and export - App lock with Face ID or a 4-digit passcode Bubble Page is for the little messages you leave only for yourself.

Screenshots

Folio4 screens
Bubble Page4 screens

Verdict

The call

Folio and Bubble Page are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Folio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Bubble Page sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Folio ships an update every 3 weeks, Bubble Page monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Folio versus Bubble Page: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFolioBubble Page
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks β€” betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, MaciPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β€” better
Requires iOS17.0 β€” better18.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size44 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDinh Bao Thang Duongironwhy

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Folio

One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$9.99
1 purchases

Bubble Page

One-time1
  • Bubble Page Pro$2.99

Questions

Is Folio free?
Folio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bubble Page free?
Bubble Page is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Folio or Bubble Page have ads?
Neither Folio nor Bubble Page shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Folio or Bubble Page?
Folio ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bubble Page monthly. Most recently, Folio was updated on November 5, 2026 and Bubble Page on November 10, 2026.

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