# Notepad Markdown vs Markdown Note Widgets

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notepad Markdown | Markdown Note Widgets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notepad-markdown-quick-draft/id1496067471/reviews)** | [4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/markdown-note-widgets/id6738813357/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **86** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **85.9% of reviews** | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [giddyapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437204507) | [Bagging Groceries](https://appshunter.io/developer/1725636608) |

## What reviewers say

### Notepad Markdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notepad-markdown-quick-draft/id1496067471)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| QuickDraft Pro iOS + iPadOS | $4.99 | one-time |
| Quick Draft Pro | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick launch and fast note-taking
- 👍 Simple and minimalistic design
- 🔄 Seamless iCloud syncing
- 💡 Great for quick capture of ideas
- 📱 Cross-platform availability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Frequent prompts to buy Pro version
- 🗑️ Data loss and sync issues
- ⚠️ No backup function
- 🚫 Limited to one note
- 🪲 Annoying pop-ups

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Markdown Note Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/markdown-note-widgets/id6738813357)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Subscription | $39.99 | one-time |


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