# Compose vs Obsidian

The clearest difference is rating: Obsidian at 4.5 against Compose's 3.9. Obsidian also leads on ratings volume (2.7K vs 7) and chart position (#140 vs unranked). Compose's advantage is iOS requirement (8.1 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Obsidian holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Obsidian has 2.7K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Compose's written reviews are positive against 62% of Obsidian's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Compose | Obsidian |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compose-send-email-without-distraction/id947492678/reviews) | **[4.5 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/obsidian-connected-notes/id1557175442/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **2.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 62.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#140** |
| Size | 10 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cluster Labs, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/596595035) | [Dynalist Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1195392807) |

## What reviewers say

### Compose

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compose-send-email-without-distraction/id947492678)

This app offers a streamlined way to compose and send emails without the distractions of a full inbox. It focuses on a minimalist writing experience, allowing users to quickly draft messages. Email accounts must be pre-configured on the device.

**Highlights:** Minimalist email composition, Distraction-free writing environment, Quick message drafting, Requires device email configuration

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Obsidian

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/obsidian-connected-notes/id1557175442)

**Currently charting:** #140 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

Organize your thoughts and ideas with a powerful knowledge base that utilizes local Markdown files. This app acts as your personal second brain, accessible on your mobile device for seamless note-taking and idea connection.

**Highlights:** Local Markdown file storage, Customizable toolbar, Graph view for connections, Community plugins, Themes, iCloud sync

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful features
- 👍 Customizable and flexible
- 🔒 Secure and private
- 💡 Innovative note-taking approach
- 🚀 Smooth mobile experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync issues and unreliable iCloud integration
- 🔋 Slow startup and performance issues on mobile
- 👎 Steep learning curve for new users
- 👎 Limited sorting and organization options
- 👎 Lack of WYSIWYG editing on mobile

**Reported bugs**

- Sync issues leading to data loss
- Freezing and crashing on mobile devices
- Editing bugs and text input issues

**Requested features**

- Improved sorting and organization options
- WYSIWYG editing on mobile
- Better integration with other cloud storage services
- More intuitive onboarding process for new users
- Native mobile widgets and share sheet integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Compose free?

Compose is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Obsidian free?

Obsidian is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Compose or Obsidian?

Obsidian is rated higher. Compose averages 3.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Obsidian averages 4.5 from 2.7K ratings.

### Do Compose or Obsidian have ads?

Neither Compose nor Obsidian shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*