Cairn vs Drypoint
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Cairn
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Cairn (차곔차곔) is a calm, anonymous-first todo app ā every core feature works without an account. Like the small stones stacked into a cairn on a quiet trail, line up today's tasks one by one with clarity. ā Core features - Anonymous by default: no sign-up, no transmission. All data stays on your device. - Inline markers: type @, #, !, * to set date, time, importance, and repeat in one line. e.g. "@tomorrow #3pm meeting", "*every-monday run". - Two-way swipe: left for reschedule / favorite / repeat. Right for duplicate / move group / delete. - Groups and color labels: organize by work, personal, fitness ā at a glance. - Notifications with quiet hours: push reminders that auto-defer to the next morning during quiet hours. - Stats dashboard: weekly / monthly / yearly completion, 14-day sparkline, average completion time. - Backup & restore: JSON / CSV / Markdown export and import. Move devices safely. - Dark mode and three themes (Tica, Tally, Nudge). - English / Korean auto-detected. ā Tracks - Anonymous (default): full core, on-device only. - Pro: ad-free ā one-time purchase, yours forever. ā What we don't collect No location, contacts, photos, microphone, camera, or health data. In anonymous mode, not a single byte leaves your device. ā About Sobok ā building small tools that add quiet order to daily life. Contact: admin@sobok.kr Privacy / Terms: https://sobok.kr/carin/legal/terms
Drypoint
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Drypoint is a calm, beautiful Markdown editor for people who love to write. What you type is what you see ā headings, bold, links, and lists style themselves live as you go, with no edit-and-preview toggle to break your flow. Your words stay yours. Every note is plain Markdown text on disk ā never a locked-in proprietary format ā so you can read, back up, or move your writing anywhere, for as long as you like. WRITE IN TRUE LIVE PREVIEW ⢠One distraction-free surface ā Markdown styles itself as you type ⢠Full Markdown: headings, bold, italic, links, quotes, code, tables, task lists ⢠Opens even huge notes instantly and stays smooth however much you write ⢠Beautiful themes and refined typography, tuned for long writing sessions EVERYWHERE YOU WRITE ⢠Native apps for iPhone, iPad, and Mac ā designed for each, not ported ⢠Optional iCloud sync keeps every note in step across your devices ⢠Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, a Mac menu bar app, and an Apple Watch companion ⢠Siri, Shortcuts, and Spotlight ā capture and find notes hands-free PRIVATE BY DESIGN ⢠Local-first: works fully offline, and your notes stay on your device until you choose to sync ⢠Lock any note with a password ā the text and its attachments are protected with strong AES-GCM encryption that only your password can open ⢠The same password unlocks a note on every device; use Face ID or Touch ID for instant access ⢠No account, no ads, no tracking, no analytics ā ever AI ON YOUR TERMS ⢠On-device intelligence that runs privately, right on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac ⢠Or connect your own AI provider ⢠AI is always opt-in, and your text only ever goes where you choose to send it ORGANIZE WITHOUT FUSS ⢠Folders, tags, and fast full-text search surface anything in a keystroke ⢠Attach images and files right alongside your words ⢠Export to 10 formats ā PDF, HTML, Word, Rich Text, and more ā in a tap DRYPOINT PRO Unlock the full experience: iCloud sync, AI, per-note encryption, every export format, and more. Start free, then choose monthly for full flexibility or yearly for the best value. Subscription Details Drypoint Pro is an auto-renewable subscription, offered as a monthly or yearly plan. Prices are shown in the app and vary by region. Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at purchase confirmation. Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can turn off auto-renewal at any time in your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://drypoint.app/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://drypoint.app/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Drypoint at none against Cairn's shown. Drypoint also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days). Cairn's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Cairn sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Drypoint sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Cairn ships an update every 5 days, Drypoint every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | Cairn | Drypoint |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 2 days ā better |
| Ads | Yes | No ā better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch ā better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 ā better | 18.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Heajung Yoo | Vanhux UG |
In-app purchases
Cairn
- Cairn Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
- Cairn Pro yearly$12.991 Year
- Cairn Pro - Ad-free forever$0.99
Drypoint
- Pro Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Pro Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year









