# MergeX vs Walden

The clearest difference is monetization model: MergeX at freemium against Walden's subscription. Walden's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (90% vs 67%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MergeX sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and Walden sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Walden holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Walden has 41 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of MergeX's written reviews are positive against 90% of Walden's.

MergeX ships an update every 3 weeks, Walden monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MergeX | Walden |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mergex-notes-calendar-tasks/id1591349335/reviews) | **[4.8 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walden-calendartodonotes/id1595313870/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **41** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **90.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 71 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [梦迪 纪](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542564199) | [Huizhou Walden Information Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1161580227) |

## What reviewers say

### MergeX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mergex-notes-calendar-tasks/id1591349335)

This app offers a customizable workspace with integrated notes, tasks, calendar, focus timer, and statistics modules. Tailor your workflow with various plugins and themes across your Apple devices. It prioritizes user experience and data privacy.

**Highlights:** Modular workspace customization, Integrated notes with Markdown, Task management with Kanban mode (upcoming), Calendar with timeline and list views, Focus timer with statistics, Cross-device compatibility (iPhone, iPad, Mac), Multiple themes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro subscription | $2.49 | per month |
| Yearly Pro subscription | $25.49 | per year |


### Walden

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walden-calendartodonotes/id1595313870)

This app helps manage personal time with integrated to-do lists, a Pomodoro timer, progress tracking for goals, and a flash notes feature for capturing thoughts and practicing writing. It aims to provide a quality personal management experience.

**Highlights:** Integrated To-Do List with priority scheduling, Pomodoro timer with daily goals, Goal progress tracking with grouping, Flash notes with custom tags and search, Repeat schedules and reminders

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Membership | $2.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Membership | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly Membership | $7.99 | per year |
| 月度会员 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 年度会员 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 年度会员升级终身会员 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime - Education | $12.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Membership | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MergeX free?

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

### Is Walden free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MergeX or Walden?

Walden is rated higher. MergeX averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Walden averages 4.8 from 41 ratings.

### Do MergeX or Walden have ads?

Neither MergeX nor Walden shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MergeX or Walden?

MergeX ships an update every 3 weeks, and Walden monthly. Most recently, MergeX was updated on October 24, 2026 and Walden on October 27, 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.*