Comparison

Ashnote vs ZooMark

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

Head to head
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

About

ZooMark

Features
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ZooMark is a Markdown notes app for macOS. As you type, formatting appears instantly, while your text stays clean and portable. Write lightly and clearly in Markdown — no fussy formatting required. ā–  Features Ā· Hybrid Markdown editor — bold, italic, headers, lists, to-dos, and code render like formatting as you type, while the source stays plain Markdown text. Ā· Split preview — Editor / Split / Preview modes. In Split, edit on the left and watch the rendered document (with GFM tables and links) on the right at the same time. Ā· Folders — organize notes like Apple Notes; drag to reorder and nest them, and move multiple notes into a folder at once. Ā· Hashtags & internal links — gather notes with #tags, and connect them with [[Title]] wiki links. Ā· Powerful search — find notes fast with tag:, title:, @todo, and "exact phrase" operators. Ā· Themes — light and dark themes (Honey Bear, Solar Cream, Panda, Tasmanian Devil Black, and more), set inside the app independent of the system appearance. Ā· Note lock — hide sensitive notes behind Touch ID or a password. Ā· Import Ā· Export Ā· Share — import .md files; save notes as Markdown, HTML, TXT, or PDF, or share them to other apps. Ā· iCloud sync & backup — when signed in to iCloud, all folders and notes sync and back up across your devices automatically.

Screenshots

Ashnote4 screens
ZooMark4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ZooMark at none against Ashnote's 2. ZooMark also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 days). Ashnote's advantage is device support (5 vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and ads 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. Ashnote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. ZooMark asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ashnote ships an update every 4 days, ZooMark every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Ā· 2 level
Ashnote versus ZooMark: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAshnoteZooMark
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSanghoon AhnSangwook Joo

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Ashnote

Subscriptions2
  • ASHnote Premium$2.991 Month
  • ASHnote Premium (Yearly)$24.991 Year
None

ZooMark

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ashnote free?
Ashnote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ZooMark free?
ZooMark is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ashnote or ZooMark have ads?
Neither Ashnote nor ZooMark shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ashnote or ZooMark?
Ashnote ships an update every 4 days, and ZooMark every 2 days. Most recently, Ashnote was updated on October 17, 2026 and ZooMark on October 18, 2026.

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