Comparison

Ashnote vs LittleMarks

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

LittleMarks

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LittleMarks brings memos, daily moods, to-dos, habits, Work Diary, Body Records, Cycle, Countdowns, and daily Review together in one app. Clear views, flexible reminders, and Home Screen widgets make it easier to follow everyday progress and remember meaningful dates. WORK DIARY Ā· PRO • Set monthly, daily or hourly pay and your work schedule • See estimated earnings, work progress and time until home • Mark workdays, rest, paid leave or unpaid leave • Turn wish prices into work time, with currency conversion estimates • Use Work Diary widgets, Lock Screen Live Activities and Dynamic Island on supported iPhones MEMOS • Colourful notes for text, photos, tables, websites, QR codes, contacts and passwords • Rename columns, resize tables, save table templates and organise notes into groups • Search notes or browse their creation and update dates on the calendar • Keep 5 notes free, or unlimited notes with Pro DAILY MOODS • Collect original mood characters, including the same feeling more than once • Keep the time of each selection and see mood counts by month • Look back, fill in missed days and edit entries in the mood calendar • Explore monthly mood statistics TO-DOS • Quadrant, schedule, and list views • Due dates, repeat schedules, and multiple reminders • Complete supported tasks from widgets HABITS & TRACKING • Daily, weekly, monthly, and custom schedules • Organize trackers with groups and emoji • Review progress by week, month, or year DAILY REVIEW • See memos, to-dos, habits, Body Records, Cycle, and Countdowns on one calendar • Filter what appears and look back or plan ahead BODY RECORDS • Track weight, chest, waist, and hips • View BMI, goals, history, and trends • Optionally sync supported data with Apple Health COUNTDOWNS & ANNIVERSARIES • Save future dates and past milestones • Choose one-time, daily, weekly, monthly, yearly or custom repeats, with Gregorian and lunar dates • Add multiple reminders and choose what widgets display CYCLE • Record periods and optional intimate activity • View estimated periods, fertile windows, and ovulation LITTLEMARKS PRO Home Screen widgets require Pro, including the interactive Mood Bucket. Some other features require Pro. Optional quarterly and yearly auto-renewable subscriptions, or a lifetime purchase, are available in the app. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled through your App Store account settings. Prices and available plans are shown before purchase. With Pro, choose which modules to sync through your private iCloud Drive: habits, to-dos, anniversaries, Decide, Memos, Mood or Work Diary. Work Diary includes pay, schedules, leave and wishes; hiding income stays on each device. Memos includes notes, tables, images and password records; Mood includes daily selections and past entries. Memo content, including passwords, is stored as ordinary text without extra app encryption or an iCloud Keychain requirement. Body, Cycle and Apple Health records are excluded. Sign in with Apple is required to use the iPhone app. Privacy Policy: https://littlemarks.expo.app Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Ashnote4 screens
LittleMarks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Ashnote at 5 against LittleMarks's 2. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and LittleMarks sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ashnote ships an update every 4 days, LittleMarks every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Ashnote versus LittleMarks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAshnoteLittleMarks
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB61 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperSanghoon AhnNathan Guo

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Ashnote

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

LittleMarks

Subscriptions2
  • LittleMarks Pro Quarterly$3.993 Months
  • LittleMarks Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • LittleMarks Pro Lifetime$12.99

Questions

Is Ashnote free?
Ashnote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LittleMarks free?
LittleMarks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ashnote or LittleMarks have ads?
Neither Ashnote nor LittleMarks shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ashnote or LittleMarks?
Ashnote ships an update every 4 days, and LittleMarks every 3 days. Most recently, Ashnote was updated on October 31, 2026 and LittleMarks on November 6, 2026.

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