Comparison

Notes Den vs Pocket Typewriter

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

Head to head
About

Notes Den

Features
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Notes Den is a fast, local-first markdown notebook for ideas, tasks, files, and connected notes. Write with live markdown, organize notes into folders, connect ideas with wiki-links, find context with backlinks and tags, and keep attachments alongside your notes. Everything works offline on your device first. When you sign in, Notes Den can sync notes, folders, and attachments through your account so your workspace follows you. Features: - Local-first notes backed by on-device storage - Live markdown editing with checklists, headings, code, quotes, and formatting - Wiki-links, backlinks, tags, and fast search - Folder organization with quick switching - Attachments for photos, PDFs, and files - Optional cloud sync with account sign-in - Optional end-to-end encrypted sync for note and attachment content - Import/export tools for keeping your notes portable Notes Den is built for simple, focused note taking without ads or tracking.

About

Pocket Typewriter

Features
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Platn is a pocket typewriter for your phone. One sheet. A 15-minute ruler. Done. No account. No sync anxiety. No subscription. Write now. Edit later somewhere else. Support is an optional tip. Nothing unlocks.

Screenshots

Notes Den4 screens
Pocket Typewriter3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Notes Den at none against Pocket Typewriter's 1. Pocket Typewriter's advantage is update cadence (daily vs fortnightly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pocket Typewriter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Notes Den asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Notes Den ships an update fortnightly, Pocket Typewriter daily. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Notes Den versus Pocket Typewriter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotes DenPocket Typewriter
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDen Digital LLCForesty LLC

In-app purchases

None

Notes Den

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Pocket Typewriter

One-time1
  • Support Platn$2.99

Questions

Is Notes Den free?
Notes Den is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pocket Typewriter free?
Pocket Typewriter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Notes Den or Pocket Typewriter have ads?
Neither Notes Den nor Pocket Typewriter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Notes Den or Pocket Typewriter?
Notes Den ships an update fortnightly, and Pocket Typewriter daily. Most recently, Notes Den was updated on November 10, 2026 and Pocket Typewriter on November 10, 2026.

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