Marten vs GrabIt Library Manager
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Marten
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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
GrabIt Library Manager
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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!
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Verdict
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.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | Marten | GrabIt Library Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 2 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 โ better | 18.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | joseph hamawi | majimakHARU |
In-app purchases
Marten
No in-app purchases
GrabIt Library Manager
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do Marten or GrabIt Library Manager have ads?
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