# Freewrite vs Branchnote

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Branchnote at 16.4 against Freewrite's 18.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | Freewrite | Branchnote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/branchnote-notes-and-checklists/id6798061347/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **4** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 1 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dhrumil Patel](https://appshunter.io/developer/6781902798) | [Branchnote LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6798061349) |

## What reviewers say

### Freewrite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freewrite-minimal-notes/id6781902311)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Branchnote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/branchnote-notes-and-checklists/id6798061347)

Organize your thoughts with a unique branching system, where each topic has its own container. Write and format notes using Markdown, with a convenient toolbar for easy styling. Secure your notes with a passcode or biometrics, and easily back them up.

**Highlights:** Organize notes by topic branches, Markdown formatting with toolbar, Full-text search with highlighted excerpts, Passcode and biometric lock, Notes backup and restore functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Freewrite free?

Freewrite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Branchnote free?

Branchnote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Freewrite or Branchnote have ads?

Neither Freewrite nor Branchnote shows ads.

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