# Project Notebook + vs Smolpad

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Project Notebook + at none against Smolpad's 3. Smolpad's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smolpad sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Project Notebook + asks for nothing beyond the download.

Project Notebook + ships an update monthly, Smolpad every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Project Notebook + | Smolpad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smolpad-markdown-notes/id6792438749/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 8 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18 | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yan Kin LEUNG](https://appshunter.io/developer/320172517) | [BaconWorks, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783126115) |

## What reviewers say

### Project Notebook +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/project-notebook-plus/id6783396153)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Smolpad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smolpad-markdown-notes/id6792438749)

This app offers a minimalist Markdown editor that stores your notes as plain .md files. It syncs via iCloud and allows for beautiful writing with syntax highlighting and task lists. Upgrade for unlimited notes, more sync options, and export features.

**Highlights:** Plain .md file storage, iCloud sync, Markdown syntax highlighting, Task list checkboxes, Folder organization and search, Trash and version history, Export to PDF/HTML (Pro)

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smolpad Pro | $1.49 | per month |
| Smolpad Pro | $14.99 | per year |
| Smolpad Pro Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Project Notebook + free?

Project Notebook + is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Smolpad free?

Smolpad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Project Notebook + or Smolpad have ads?

Neither Project Notebook + nor Smolpad shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Project Notebook + or Smolpad?

Project Notebook + ships an update monthly, and Smolpad every 10 days. Most recently, Project Notebook + was updated on October 31, 2026 and Smolpad on October 31, 2026.

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