Modexe vs InkNote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Modexe
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MODEXE: TWO WAYS TO WRITE, ONE PLACE TO THINK. Modexe bridges note-taking and real relational databases, natively on iPad, iPhone, and Mac. Write freely on one side and let that writing connect to structured, searchable data on the other. No prior database knowledge is required: You describe the things you care about, link them in plain language, and Modexe handles the rest. WRITE THE WAY YOU THINK β’ A clean, fast editor built on Apple's modern text engine. β’ Write in Markdown with live formatting, three heading levels, bold, italic, highlight, inline code, links, and per-paragraph alignment. β’ Type "/" anywhere to drop in something richer MODS: BUILDING BLOCKS FOR YOUR DOCUMENTS β’ Insert self-contained blocks for text, checklists, lists, tables, images, files, and handwriting. β’ Collapse, lock, reorder, move, sync, and reuse them across different documents. β’ Nothing is ever lost: removed blocks go to a drawer you can restore from anytime. A REAL RELATIONAL DATABASE, MADE SIMPLE β’ Create tables for anything: clients, courses, assignments, guests, invoices, tasks, or job applications. β’ Type what a column is for, and Modexe picks the right type. β’ Add columns for text, numbers, dates, currency, and color-coded statuses. β’ Link tables together by simply answering "How many can connect?" STRUCTURE THAT DOES THE WORK β’ Lookups and rollups that calculate across your linked records automatically. β’ Filtered views, kanban boards, and workspaces to see your data any way you need. WORKSPACES, BUILT FROM YOUR OWN STRUCTURE β’ Modexe assembles a workspace from the tables and links you defined: the relationships you drew are the layout. β’ Nothing is guessed, and nothing is generated. The same data always produces the same workspace, and it works with no network connection. β’ Change a link or a column, and the workspace follows. YOUR NOTES, CONNECTED TO YOUR DATA β’ Drop a relational chip to reference a real record. β’ Rename the record and the chip updates everywhere. β’ Every mention becomes a backlink, so from any client or course you can see every note that touches it, with no manual filing. WRITE BY HAND β’ Full Apple Pencil support on iPad: create handwritten documents with ruled lines, grids, and auto-extending pages. β’ Drop a sketch directly into a typed document. β’ On iPhone, draw with your finger. β’ Handwriting created on iPad or iPhone is viewable on Mac and syncs with the rest of your work. WORK IN TWO PLACES AT ONCE β’ Open a second document side-by-side in the Companion sidebar. β’ View a record next to your notes, or drag a Modexe Module from one document to another seamlessly. START FAST β’ Choose a preset for notes, courses, event planning, or a sales pipeline, and begin with real structure instead of a blank project. β’ A guided tour walks you through the essentials, and Help is always a tap away. YOUR DATA IS YOURS β’ Modexe is local-first: it works fully offline, with everything stored on your device. β’ Signed into iCloud, your work syncs privately across your Apple devices. β’ Import and Export as CSV anytime. No lock-in, ever. Modexe is a place to think. Write as freely as a notebook, and let it quietly become organized, connected knowledge. Pro is available as a one-time purchase or a monthly subscription. The one-time purchase includes all future Pro updates. The subscription renews automatically until canceled and can be managed in your Apple Account settings. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
InkNote
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InkNote brings your documents, notes, scans and lecture recordings together in one workspace. WORK WITH YOUR DOCUMENTS β’ Import PDF, Word, Excel, text and image files. β’ Draw with Apple Pencil or place typed notes directly on the page. β’ Save selected passages in My Notes with a link to the source document and page. β’ Export notes and drawings as PDF. SCAN AND ORGANIZE β’ Scan several pages in sequence with the camera. β’ Delete pages, add another scan and reorder pages by dragging. β’ Apply scan filters to improve document appearance. LECTURE RECORDING AND TRANSCRIPTS β’ Record audio and convert speech to text. β’ Edit or copy the transcript. β’ On supported devices, refine text with Appleβs on-device model. NOTES, TEMPLATES AND PLANNER β’ Choose lined, grid, dot and youth-focused templates. β’ Use A3, A4, A5, A6 and A7 page sizes. β’ Plan with Apple Pencil or keyboard. β’ Take a short break with daily Sudoku and chess. ACROSS YOUR DEVICES β’ Enable iCloud sync to keep notes and attachments current across iPhone, iPad and Mac devices signed in to the same Apple account. β’ Turn syncing off at any time in InkNote settings. InkNote offers an auto-renewable annual subscription. Eligible new subscribers may receive a 3-day free trial. Unless cancelled, the subscription renews at the annual price shown by the App Store after the trial. You can manage or cancel it in your Apple account settings. If the subscription ends, access to view existing notes and export them as PDF remains available. Feature availability may depend on the device, operating-system version, language and system permissions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: InkNote at 17.0 against Modexe's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Modexe sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and InkNote sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Modexe | InkNote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | β | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nicholas Leitenberger | TES MED LINK GmbH |
In-app purchases
Modexe
- Pro - Monthly$4.991 Month
- Pro Lifetime$19.99
InkNote
- InkNote Annual3 Days trial$9.991 Year









