# Folio vs Flyout

The clearest difference is update cadence: Flyout at every 5 days against Folio's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Folio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Flyout sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Folio ships an update every 3 weeks, Flyout every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Folio | Flyout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flyout-notes-markdown-code/id6799400371/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, Mac | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dinh Bao Thang Duong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529449646) | [GORKEM YILDIRIM](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896596024) |

## What reviewers say

### Folio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/folio-markdown-library/id6765871325)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


### Flyout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flyout-notes-markdown-code/id6799400371)

A markdown note-taking app for iPhone and iPad that allows quick capture via share sheet, widgets, or shortcuts. Organize notes with folders, tags, and reminders, with end-to-end encrypted iCloud sync.

**Highlights:** Markdown editor with syntax highlighting, Tabbed scratchpad for quick notes, Reminders within notes, Folders and tags for organization, Password-protected notes, End-to-end encrypted iCloud sync, Capture via share sheet, widgets, and Shortcuts

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7-Day Trial | Free | one-time |
| Flyout for iPhone | $9.99 | one-time |
| Flyout for iPhone, iPad & Mac | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Folio free?

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

### Is Flyout free?

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

### Do Folio or Flyout have ads?

Neither Folio nor Flyout shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Folio or Flyout?

Folio ships an update every 3 weeks, and Flyout every 5 days. Most recently, Folio was updated on November 5, 2026 and Flyout 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.*
