Comparison

Notepad Markdown vs Markdown Note Widgets

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Notepad Markdown

Capture thoughts instantly with this lightweight notes app. It offers a distraction-free interface for quick drafting, supports markdown formatting for structured notes, and includes intuitive checklist creation. Seamless iCloud sync ensures your notes are available across all your devices.

Highlights
  • Lightning-fast note-taking
  • Markdown formatting
  • Intuitive checklist creation
  • Seamless multi-device sync
  • Distraction-free interface
  • Quick drafting and editing
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# Quick Draft: Your Essential Notepad with Markdown Support Capture your thoughts instantly with this streamlined notes app for iOS. Quick Draft is the lightweight notepad designed to help you document ideas, compose messages, and organize tasks with unprecedented speed and simplicity. ## Lightning-Fast Note-Taking Turn fleeting thoughts into permanent records. Launch and start typing immediately with our distraction-free notepad interface. Create, edit, and manage notes on the go, then seamlessly share your content to any app with a single tap. ## Markdown-Powered Note Organization Elevate your notepad experience with intuitive markdown formatting. Quick Draft transforms simple text into beautifully structured notes, making it the perfect markdown companion for students, writers, and professionals alike. ## Intuitive Checklist Creation Manage tasks effortlessly within your notes: - Convert any line into an interactive checklist item - Tap to toggle completion status - Organize everything from shopping lists to project milestones in your notepad ## Seamless Multi-Device Sync Your notepad travels with you. Quick Draft's iCloud integration ensures your notes are instantly available across all your devices, providing a consistent markdown experience whether you're using iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Quick Draft: The essential markdown notepad that stays out of your way, letting you focus on capturing your thoughts. Also available for macOS - your complete notepad ecosystem for all devices!

About

Markdown Note Widgets

Display your Markdown files as customizable widgets on iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and StandBy mode. This privacy-focused app allows you to import notes from various Markdown apps and showcase them elegantly on your device. Enjoy a one-time purchase for lifetime access to all features.

Highlights
  • Markdown file integration
  • Customizable widget sizes
  • StandBy mode support
  • Privacy-first design
  • One-time purchase
  • Import from Obsidian/Logseq
Features
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Unleash the power of your notes with Markdown Widget, the ultimate app for displaying your Markdown files as elegant, customizable widgets on iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and StandBy mode. Designed for privacy and creativity, Markdown Widget brings your favorite content right to your fingertips. Key Features: • Markdown File Integration: Import notes from Obsidian, Logseq, or any Markdown-based app directly into your widgets. • Custom Widget Sizes: Small, medium, large—pick the perfect size to fit your home screen or StandBy display. • StandBy Mode Ready: Take full advantage of the latest StandBy feature by showcasing your Markdown files in a new, engaging way. • Privacy-First Design: Your data is yours. We don’t access or store any of your notes—everything stays on your device. • One-Time Purchase: No subscriptions, no hassle. Pay once and unlock the full power of Markdown Widget for life. Elevate Your Workflow: Transform your Markdown files into dynamic widgets that inspire, organize, and motivate you every day. From creative ideas and inspiring quotes to essential reminders, Markdown Widget keeps what matters most always visible. Perfect for: • Creatives seeking daily inspiration • Students and writers who value simplicity • Professionals needing quick access to key notes • Anyone who loves Markdown and values their privacy Join the Markdown revolution and turn your notes into a source of daily creativity and focus. Download Markdown Widget today and take your widgets to the next level! Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Note: Some features shown in the screenshots and description, including multiple/custom widgets and full customization, require an additional one-time in-app purchase.

Screenshots

Notepad Markdown4 screens
Markdown Note Widgets4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Notepad Markdown at 86 against Markdown Note Widgets's 5. Notepad Markdown also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). Markdown Note Widgets's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Notepad Markdown sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Markdown Note Widgets sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Notepad Markdown against 4.6 for Markdown Note Widgets. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notepad Markdown has 86 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Notepad Markdown's written reviews are positive against 80% of Markdown Note Widgets's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Notepad Markdown ships an update fortnightly, Markdown Note Widgets every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Notepad Markdown versus Markdown Note Widgets: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotepad MarkdownMarkdown Note Widgets
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (86 ratings) — better4.6 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews85.9% of reviews — better80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings86 — better5
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DevelopergiddyappBagging Groceries

Customer experience

Notepad Markdown

All ratings86 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews71 reviews
Positive85.9%
Neutral5.6%
Negative8.5%

Markdown Note Widgets

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

Bugs and requests

Notepad Markdown

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Data not synchronizing or being deleted/overwritten
  • New pop-up on each load about buying premium version
  • App prompts to purchase Pro every day
  • iCloud syncing not working
  • Dropdown pad disappears when using with PopClip
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  • App crashes periodically, especially when syncing iCloud changes
  • Dramatic loss of old notes upon new version installation
  • Cursor positioning issues in bullet points on iPhone
  • App crashes frequently
  • Notes disappear after closing the app
  • No synchronization with iPhone (works on iPad)
  • iCloud sync not working anymore

Requested features

19 requests
  • Widget view with settings for font, size, and color
  • Option to hide from dock
  • Allow choosing file location
  • Additional page and bullet point options
  • Apple Watch app
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  • Widget option to see part of the note
  • More icon options for Mac menu bar
  • Search feature
  • Ability to have more than one draft
  • Share extension for macOS and iOS
  • Ability to swipe back and forth between pages
  • Dark mode icon variant
  • Option to hide word/character counts
  • Support for multiple notes
  • Less intrusive or disable-able opening animation
  • URL schemes with basic x-callback-url
  • Adding dates/due dates and alerts
  • Option to choose font
  • Format selected text to title/subtitle

Markdown Note Widgets

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Notepad Markdown

One-time2
  • QuickDraft Pro iOS + iPadOS$4.99
  • Quick Draft Pro$7.99
3 purchases

Markdown Note Widgets

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Subscription$39.99

Questions

Is Notepad Markdown free?
Notepad Markdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Markdown Note Widgets free?
Markdown Note Widgets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Notepad Markdown or Markdown Note Widgets?
Notepad Markdown is rated higher. Notepad Markdown averages 4.6 out of 5 from 86 ratings, while Markdown Note Widgets averages 4.6 from 5 ratings.
Do Notepad Markdown or Markdown Note Widgets have ads?
Neither Notepad Markdown nor Markdown Note Widgets shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Notepad Markdown or Markdown Note Widgets?
Notepad Markdown ships an update fortnightly, and Markdown Note Widgets every 5 days. Most recently, Notepad Markdown was updated on October 8, 2026 and Markdown Note Widgets on October 1, 2026.

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