markdown notes vs Screen Time Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
markdown notes
A minimalist Markdown editor that stores all your notes as plain text files, accessible across your devices. It offers beautiful writing tools, seamless cloud sync, and powerful organization features without any bloat.
- Plain .md file storage
- iCloud Drive sync
- Markdown syntax highlighting
- Task list checkboxes
- Folder and instant search organization
- Menu bar app on Mac
- Export to PDF, HTML, RTF (Pro)
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Smolpad is a smol Markdown editor with respect for your files. Every note is a plain .md file you can open with any app, on any device, forever. Your files are your own. No database. No lock-in. No bloat. Just a tiny, fast home for your notes on Mac, iPhone, and iPad. WRITE IN MARKDOWN, BEAUTIFULLY • Syntax dims as you type, or hides away entirely with one tap • Task lists become real checkboxes. Checkboxes that check. • Headings, bold, italic, code, quotes, and tables, styled as you write • A formatting bar for common touches, plus full keyboard shortcuts • Pictures too: drag or paste one in, resize it by its corner, and it lives as a plain file beside the note YOUR FILES, ANYWHERE • Notes sync through your own iCloud Drive, included free • Open your notes folder in Finder or Files any time • Organize with folders, pins, and instant search • Find notes in Spotlight, and open them with Siri or Shortcuts • Nothing ever leaves your devices except to your own cloud SMOL ON PURPOSE • On the Mac, Smolpad lives in your menu bar, one hotkey away • Tear off a note into its own window when you want to stay a while • On iPhone and iPad, it opens fast and stays out of your way • Seven hand-picked fonts and a clean, quiet interface MAKE IT YOURS WITH SMOLPAD PRO • Unlimited notes (the free tier includes ten) • Dropbox, pCloud, or Google Drive sync, in a folder that belongs to you • Export to PDF, HTML, or rich text, and print • Lock Screen widgets on iPhone, and Smolpad on Apple Watch • Twenty-nine editor themes, from Tokyo Night to Catppuccin • Seventeen app icons and the full menu bar icon set Smolpad Pro is available as a monthly or yearly subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase. The free tier is a real notes app, not a trial. Made by a smol team that believes plain text outlives everything. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://smolpad.com/privacy
Screen Time Control
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Screen Time Control: Focus Take control of your digital life and build healthier screen habits with Screen Time Control: Focus. Reduce distractions, stay productive, and spend more time on what truly matters. Whether you're working, studying, or simply looking to cut down on excessive phone use, our smart tools help you stay focused every day. Stay Focused Reduce unnecessary phone usage and create healthier daily habits with intelligent screen time management. Block Distracting Apps Limit access to distracting apps during work, study, family time, or bedtime to improve concentration and productivity. Build Better Habits Create personalized schedules and daily limits to develop long-term digital wellness habits. Track Your Progress Monitor your screen usage with clear insights and statistics. View your daily activity and celebrate improvements over time. Smart Focus Sessions Start distraction-free focus sessions to help you complete tasks, study efficiently, and achieve your goals. Custom Schedules Create different focus schedules for work, school, exercise, bedtime, or personal time. Daily Goals Set realistic screen time goals and stay motivated with progress tracking and reminders. Why Choose Screen Time Control: Focus? • Reduce daily screen time • Block distracting apps • Improve focus and productivity • Build healthier digital habits • Track daily and weekly progress • Create personalized schedules • Simple, fast, and easy to use • Clean and intuitive interface • Privacy-focused experience • Designed for students, professionals, and families Whether you're trying to reduce social media use, improve productivity, study without distractions, or create healthier phone habits, Screen Time Control: Focus gives you the tools you need to stay in control. Download today and start building healthier screen habits with Screen Time Control: Focus. Privacy policy : https://screentimecontrolfocus.blogspot.com Terms of use : https://sites.google.com/view/brtermsofuse/home
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: markdown notes at none against Screen Time Control's shown. markdown notes also leads on device support (4 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. markdown notes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Screen Time Control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | markdown notes | Screen Time Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 71 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BaconWorks, LLC | Bhavnaben Rupareliya |
In-app purchases
markdown notes
- Smolpad Pro$1.491 Month
- Smolpad Pro$14.991 Year
- Smolpad Pro Lifetime$29.99
Screen Time Control
- Weekly [ 1 Week ]$0.997 Days
- Monthly [ 1 Month ]$2.491 Month
- Yearly [ 1 Year ]$7.991 Year
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