Comparison

Inkelle vs AnyMarkdown

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

Head to head
About

Inkelle

Features
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Inkelle is a handwriting notes app built for iPad and Apple Pencil, combining the freedom of natural handwriting with powerful organization and search. NATURAL HANDWRITING • Smooth PencilKit ink with custom brush presets, pressure sensitivity, and colors • Finger/stylus toggle, zoomed writing mode, automatic shape recognition • Multi-page documents, thumbnail sidebar, page outline, and presentation mode ORGANIZE AND SEARCH • Notebooks, tags, and smart folders for flexible organization • On-device handwriting OCR + Spotlight global search • Trash and version history — recover deletions and roll back changes IMPORT AND ANNOTATE • Import PDFs and annotate them in your own handwriting • Insert photos from your library or camera, add text boxes and stickers • Template backgrounds, export to PDF or image, system share sheet AUDIO AND CALENDAR • Attach voice recordings to your notes to capture ideas on the go • Detect dates in your notes and create calendar events with one tap AI STUDY KIT (OPTIONAL) • Summaries, Q&A, math solving, and auto-generated flashcards (SM-2 spaced repetition) • AI is powered by DeepSeek with your own API key; the app always asks for explicit consent before any text is sent. AI is fully optional — when off, all notes stay on your device and in your iCloud. ICLOUD SYNC • Private sync across your devices via iCloud/CloudKit, stored in your own private container • Home Screen widget for quick access to recent notes Inkelle respects your privacy: OCR runs on-device, there are no analytics or tracking SDKs, and your AI key is stored only in the local keychain. Inkelle Pro unlocks unlimited notebooks with an annual subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. The free version includes 10 notebooks, and viewing, editing, and exporting your existing notes is never restricted. Privacy & Terms • Privacy Policy: https://inkelle.pages.dev/privacy.html • Terms of Use (Apple standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

AnyMarkdown

Features
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Turn almost any file into clean Markdown — right on your iPhone and iPad, with every conversion running offline. AnyMarkdown converts documents, web pages, and images into well-structured Markdown, then gives you a powerful editor to polish and share the result. Every conversion happens on your device: your files are never uploaded to our servers or to any third party. CONVERT ALMOST ANYTHING • PDF — text extraction with smart headings, plus OCR for scanned pages • Word (docx), EPUB, HTML, RTF • Excel (xlsx) and CSV — turned into Markdown tables • PowerPoint (pptx) — slides become headings and bullets • Images and screenshots — text and tables via OCR • Jupyter notebooks, JSON, XML, and source code files • Web pages — paste a link and get a clean, readable article BUILT FOR MARKDOWN • Full syntax highlighting as you type • Smart lists, task checkboxes, auto-pairing, and a dedicated keyboard toolbar • Visual table editor — no more counting pipes by hand • Document outline for quick navigation • Find & replace • Live preview with adjustable themes ORGANIZE & SHARE • Library with full-text search, pinning, and grouping • iCloud sync keeps your library identical on iPhone and iPad, with an offline copy always kept on device • Send files or links from any app via the share sheet • Export as Markdown, HTML, or PDF • Word count that handles Chinese, Japanese, and Korean correctly PRIVATE BY DESIGN All conversion and OCR run locally on your device — nothing is uploaded for processing. The network is used only when you import a web link, or when your own documents sync through your private iCloud account. No accounts to create, no tracking, no third-party servers. FREE & PRO Try it for free. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited conversions — monthly, yearly, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Whether you are a writer collecting research, a developer keeping notes, or a student turning lecture PDFs into editable notes, AnyMarkdown makes everything Markdown. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

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AnyMarkdown4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Inkelle at every 3 days against AnyMarkdown's every 9 days. On price, ads, 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

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

Both are free to download. Inkelle sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year and AnyMarkdown sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Inkelle ships an update every 3 days, AnyMarkdown every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Inkelle versus AnyMarkdown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInkelleAnyMarkdown
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB105 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerꙗ ęž—åŸ¹ Ꝏ

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Inkelle

Subscriptions1
  • Inkelle Pro — Annual7 Days trial$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Inkelle Pro — Lifetime$17.99
3 purchases

AnyMarkdown

Subscriptions2
  • AnyMarkdown Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • AnyMarkdown Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • AnyMarkdown Pro Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is Inkelle free?
Inkelle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AnyMarkdown free?
AnyMarkdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Inkelle or AnyMarkdown have ads?
Neither Inkelle nor AnyMarkdown shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Inkelle or AnyMarkdown?
Inkelle ships an update every 3 days, and AnyMarkdown every 9 days. Most recently, Inkelle was updated on October 24, 2026 and AnyMarkdown on October 22, 2026.

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