Comparison

Marten vs GrabIt Library Manager

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

Head to head
About

Marten

Features
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Marten is a clean, distraction-free note app built for developers. Write in Markdown with syntax-highlighted code blocks, then turn any note into a project with just the tabs you need. Keep a plain note, or add API keys, secrets, passwords, social logins, links, references, and checklists. Each filled tab becomes an item, so one note holds everything about a project. FEATURES Markdown editor Fenced code blocks with an olive, editor-style highlight. Toggle a live preview anytime. Project tabs Note, List, API, Ref, Link, Secret, Password, and Social. Add only the tabs you want with a tap. Secrets vault Store API keys, passwords, and accounts with masked fields and a quick reveal. Checklists Reminders-style lists with tap-to-complete items. Tags and search Organize with #hashtags and find anything instantly with full-text search. Sync, your way Local-first storage that works offline, with optional cloud sync across your devices. Turn sync on or off whenever you want. Built for every screen A native app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, with an adaptive three-column layout on iPad and Mac. Light and dark themes. Private by design Your notes are yours. No ads, no tracking, and you can delete your account and all data from inside the app at any time. Marketing URL: https://marten.kodefoundry.com Privacy Policy URL: https://marten.kodefoundry.com/privacy

About

GrabIt Library Manager

Features
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(Important) This app will not work without the GrabIt app for macOS. The GrabIt library manager for iPhone and iPad is now available. Access and manage screenshots taken on your Mac anytime, anywhere. Don't forget to turn on iCloud sync in the GrabIt app's preferences on your Mac!

Screenshots

Marten4 screens
GrabIt Library Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: GrabIt Library Manager at every 2 days against Marten's weekly. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Marten ships an update weekly, GrabIt Library Manager every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Marten versus GrabIt Library Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMartenGrabIt Library Manager
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 โ€” better18.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size15 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerjoseph hamawimajimakHARU

In-app purchases

None

Marten

No in-app purchases

None

GrabIt Library Manager

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Marten free?
Marten is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GrabIt Library Manager free?
GrabIt Library Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Marten or GrabIt Library Manager have ads?
Neither Marten nor GrabIt Library Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Marten or GrabIt Library Manager?
Marten ships an update weekly, and GrabIt Library Manager every 2 days. Most recently, Marten was updated on September 10, 2026 and GrabIt Library Manager on September 23, 2026.

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