# Wikist vs Markdown Note Widgets

The clearest difference is update cadence: Markdown Note Widgets at every 5 days against Wikist's every 11 months. Markdown Note Widgets also leads on ratings volume (5 vs 1). Wikist's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wikist 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.

Wikist holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Markdown Note Widgets has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Wikist ships an update every 11 months, Markdown Note Widgets every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wikist | Markdown Note Widgets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wikist/id1563425734/reviews)** | [4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/markdown-note-widgets/id6738813357/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | — | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [劼 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/1552332001) | [Bagging Groceries](https://appshunter.io/developer/1725636608) |

## What reviewers say

### Wikist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wikist/id1563425734)

Visualize your editing contributions across various Wiki platforms with interactive charts and a heatmap. This app syncs with iCloud and provides detailed statistics for users and wikis, supporting most MediaWiki instances.

**Highlights:** Supports MediaWiki instances (Wikipedia, Fandom), Contribution matrix (heatmap), Widgets for statistics, User and wiki statistics, Interactive contribution charts, iCloud sync

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A Nordic Fruit Water | $0.99 | one-time |
| A Swedish Meatballs | $3.99 | one-time |


### 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 Wikist free?

Wikist 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, Wikist or Markdown Note Widgets?

Wikist is rated higher. Wikist averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Markdown Note Widgets averages 4.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do Wikist or Markdown Note Widgets have ads?

Neither Wikist nor Markdown Note Widgets shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wikist or Markdown Note Widgets?

Wikist ships an update every 11 months, and Markdown Note Widgets every 5 days. Most recently, Wikist was updated on October 5, 2026 and Markdown Note Widgets on October 15, 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.*