Comparison

Ashnote vs Stacy

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” 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

Stacy

Features
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Stacy is a flexible workspace for notes, projects, journals, databases, whiteboards, and connected ideas. Write with a block editor, organize information into structured pages, link related work, and collaborate on shared documents. Sketch on an infinite whiteboard canvas with stickies, shapes, and connectors โ€” the same canvas as Stacy on desktop. Record a voice memo or a whole meeting right on your phone โ€” Stacy transcribes it into a structured page with the summary, decisions, and action items. Capture a web link or text from the iOS Share Extension and finish organizing it when Stacy opens. After one successful sign-in and sync, previously available workspace data and cached shared pages can open without a connection. Supported local edits and new attachments, plus supported shared-page edits, stay on the device and retry after Stacy reconnects and revalidates access. Hosted AI, live presence, first sign-in, incoming collaborator changes, and files that have not yet been cached still require internet access. Hosted AI is optional. Before the first hosted request on iOS, Stacy explains which prompt or selected content is sent and which provider categories process it. Declining hosted AI does not remove notes, sync, or collaboration. Public pages include a Report action. Account holders can review connected devices, withdraw hosted-AI permission, and permanently delete their account from the app. Stacy is free to use. An optional Stacy Pro subscription unlocks higher AI limits, unlimited email-gated shared pages, and more attachment storage. Stacy Pro (optional auto-renewable subscription) โ€ข Stacy Pro Monthly โ€” $7.99 per month โ€ข Stacy Pro Yearly โ€” $79.99 per year Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://stacy.page/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Stacy Terms of Service: https://stacy.page/terms

Screenshots

Ashnote4 screens
Stacy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Ashnote at every 4 days against Stacy's every 9 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Ashnote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Stacy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ashnote ships an update every 4 days, Stacy every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Ashnote versus Stacy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAshnoteStacy
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days โ€” betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch โ€” betteriPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size46 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSanghoon AhnSadullah Dinc

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Ashnote

Subscriptions2
  • ASHnote Premium$2.991 Month
  • ASHnote Premium (Yearly)$24.991 Year
2 purchases

Stacy

Subscriptions2
  • Stacy Pro (Monthly)$7.991 Month
  • Stacy Pro (Yearly)$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Ashnote free?
Ashnote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stacy free?
Stacy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ashnote or Stacy have ads?
Neither Ashnote nor Stacy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ashnote or Stacy?
Ashnote ships an update every 4 days, and Stacy every 9 days. Most recently, Ashnote was updated on October 17, 2026 and Stacy on October 3, 2026.

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