# SMART InkScan vs Taskdown.md

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SMART InkScan at 100% against Taskdown.md's 33%. SMART InkScan also leads on rating (4.2 vs 2.5) and iOS requirement (10.3 vs 18.0). Taskdown.md's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SMART InkScan sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Taskdown.md asks for nothing beyond the download.

SMART InkScan holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of SMART InkScan's written reviews are positive against 33% of Taskdown.md's.

## The numbers

| Metric | SMART InkScan | Taskdown.md |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-inkscan/id1251587434/reviews)** | [2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taskdownmd/id6741103445/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Daily |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 69 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SMART Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/433502125) | [KAI RICHARD KONIG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1793079923) |

## What reviewers say

### SMART InkScan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-inkscan/id1251587434)

Transform handwritten notes and sketches into digital ink. Seamlessly bridge the physical and digital worlds by scanning whiteboards, documents, and more. Offers features like perspective correction, multi-image capture, and annotation for enhanced productivity.

**Highlights:** Converts handwritten notes to digital ink, Perspective correction, Multi-image capture, Annotation tools, Export as image or PDF, Direct integration with SMART Board with iQ

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Watermarks | $0.99 | one-time |
| Import PDFs | $0.99 | one-time |
| Get New Pens | $0.99 | one-time |
| Get All the Upgrades | $1.99 | one-time |


### Taskdown.md

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taskdownmd/id6741103445)

This app automatically extracts tasks from your Markdown notes, keeping them linked to their original context within your Obsidian vault. It offers a simple interface for editing, setting reminders, and due dates, syncing seamlessly with your existing files.

**Highlights:** Automatic task extraction from Markdown, Links tasks to Obsidian context, Simple interface for edits, Reminders and due dates, Seamless Obsidian vault sync

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SMART InkScan free?

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

### Is Taskdown.md free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SMART InkScan or Taskdown.md?

SMART InkScan is rated higher. SMART InkScan averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Taskdown.md averages 2.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do SMART InkScan or Taskdown.md have ads?

Neither SMART InkScan nor Taskdown.md 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.*