Comparison

Linkdown vs Ashnote

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

Head to head
About

Linkdown

Features
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Extract clean content from any web page and convert it to Markdown. Save articles, docs, and research for your notes, wiki, or blog. Fast, offline, and beautifully simple.

About

Ashnote

Features
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ASHnote is a local-first markdown notes and journaling app for personal use. All notes are saved directly on your device as plain text files. No account is required, and no data is sent to any server unless you choose to set up iCloud or Git sync. Key features - Markdown editor with slash commands and a formatting toolbar - Folder structure with custom emoji icons - Calendar and journal views for daily note organization - Mood and weather icons for journaling - Tags and favorites for quick filtering - Pin important notes to the top - Full-text search - Optional iCloud sync to keep notes across Apple devices - Optional Git sync to back up notes to a Git repository - Fully offline capable Privacy-first You can use ASHnote without logging in. Unless you explicitly enable iCloud or Git sync, no data is transmitted to our servers. ASHnote offers all core note-taking features for free, with an optional auto-renewable premium subscription that unlocks additional features. ASHnote Premium (Auto-Renewable Subscription) - Monthly: US$2.99/month - Yearly: US$24.99/year Premium subscription includes: - Version history - Sticky notes - Multiple vaults - Export and sharing (PDF, HTML, ZIP) - AI assistant Payment will be charged to your Apple account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://note.sunteq.net/terms Privacy Policy: https://note.sunteq.net/privacy

Screenshots

Linkdown1 screens
Ashnote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Ashnote at 5 against Linkdown's 2. Ashnote also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Linkdown versus Ashnote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinkdownAshnote
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch β€” better
Requires iOS17.615.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size4 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerι„’ι“­εΏ— η½—Sanghoon Ahn

In-app purchases

None

Linkdown

No in-app purchases

None

Ashnote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Linkdown free?
Linkdown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ashnote free?
Ashnote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Linkdown or Ashnote have ads?
Neither Linkdown nor Ashnote shows ads.

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