Ashnote vs Opaline
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Ashnote
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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
Opaline
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Opaline is the calendar you'll actually want to open. Your schedule is already on your iPhone โ Opaline just makes it beautiful. Pick a look that fits your mood, see your month at a glance from the Home Screen, and keep everything in sync without creating a single account. โ DRESS YOUR CALENDAR โ โข 70+ themes, from clean minimal layouts to Y2K neon, 8-bit pixel, terminal green, cozy animal worlds, and seasonal looks โข Switch the whole vibe with a single tap โ by mood, by season, by day โข Every theme restyles the grid, event bars, fonts, and your widget โ SEE YOUR MONTH WITHOUT OPENING THE APP โ โข A Home Screen widget keeps this month in view โข Turn your calendar into a matching lock-screen wallpaper โข Your monthly note appears on the wallpaper too โ KEEP THE CALENDARS YOU ALREADY HAVE โ โข Apple, iCloud, Google, Outlook โ any calendar connected to your iPhone shows up automatically โข No new account, no migration, nothing to set up โข Add, edit, and recolor your calendars right inside the app โ NOTES & CHECKLISTS FOR THE MONTH โ โข Jot a one-line intention, or build a tickable to-do list โข Check things off with a single tap โ YOUR ROUTINE, ONE TAP AWAY โ โข Save the events you add often as quick templates โข Drop them onto today instantly โ MONTH, WEEK & DAY VIEWS โ โข See the whole month, or zoom into hour-by-hour detail โข Pinch to adjust the time scale โ MAKE IT YOURS โ โข Fonts, event-bar styles, accent color, week start day, days per week โ all adjustable โ PRIVATE BY DESIGN โ โข No account, no sign-up. Your events stay on your device and in your iOS calendars. โ AROUND THE WORLD โ โข Fully localized in 9 languages Opaline is free with the default theme. Extra themes are one-time purchases โ buy them individually, or unlock everything with All Access. No subscriptions, ever.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Ashnote at every 4 days against Opaline's every 2 weeks. Ashnote also leads on device support (5 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.1). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Ashnote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Opaline sells 20 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Ashnote ships an update every 4 days, Opaline every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ashnote | Opaline |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days โ better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 โ better | 26.1 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 80 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sanghoon Ahn | VyxWorks |
In-app purchases
Ashnote
- ASHnote Premium$2.991 Month
- ASHnote Premium (Yearly)$24.991 Year
Opaline
- Bare Mono$0.99
- Wa Monyo$0.99
- Cross Stitch$0.99
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- Nordic Knit$0.99
- Snow Day$0.99
- Wa Yoi$0.99
- Wa Sumi$0.99
- Winter Songbook$0.99
- Wa Aizome$0.99
- Snowy Town$0.99
- Zodiac$0.99
- Pressed Flowers$0.99
- Butter Bakery$0.99
- Rose Scrapbook$0.99
- Ballpoint Meow$0.99
- Watermelon Bar$0.99
- Pool Day$0.99
- Sandy Shore$0.99
- Retro Surf$0.99
- Doodle Arcade$0.99









