# Normal Notes vs Widgets for Obsidian

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Normal Notes at none against Widgets for Obsidian's 2. Widgets for Obsidian's advantage is iOS requirement (17.5 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Widgets for Obsidian sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Normal Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Normal Notes | Widgets for Obsidian |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.4 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgets-for-obsidian/id6642646117/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **48** |
| Positive reviews | — | 63.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 4 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.5** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thomas McKenzie](https://appshunter.io/developer/1760287729) | [JOSCHUA GLAU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1757748908) |

## What reviewers say

### Normal Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/normal-notes/id6593670477)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Widgets for Obsidian

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgets-for-obsidian/id6642646117)

Quickly capture notes and access your Obsidian vault directly from your home screen. Automate note creation with custom destinations and launch any Obsidian command with a single touch.

**Highlights:** Home screen quick capture widget, Customizable note destinations, Zettel timestamp support, Append to existing notes, Customizable actions widget, Launch any Obsidian command

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Normal Notes free?

Normal Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Widgets for Obsidian free?

Widgets for Obsidian is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Normal Notes or Widgets for Obsidian have ads?

Neither Normal Notes nor Widgets for Obsidian shows ads.

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