# markdown notes vs Tackboard

The clearest difference is ads: markdown notes at none against Tackboard's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. markdown notes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Tackboard sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | markdown notes | Tackboard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Size | 66 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BaconWorks, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783126115) | [Vincent Chiu](https://appshunter.io/developer/414105379) |

## What reviewers say

### markdown notes

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

**Features:** Vision Pro 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 |


### Tackboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tackboard-notes-and-boards/id6805542396)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is markdown notes free?

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

### Is Tackboard free?

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

### Do markdown notes or Tackboard have ads?

Tackboard shows ads; markdown notes does not.

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