# Widgets for Obsidian vs Markdown Note Widgets

Widgets for Obsidian and Markdown Note Widgets both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of Markdown Note Widgets's written reviews are positive against 67% of Widgets for Obsidian's. Widgets for Obsidian's advantage is ratings volume (31 vs 5). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Widgets for Obsidian sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month 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 — 4.5 for Widgets for Obsidian against 4.6 for Markdown Note Widgets. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Widgets for Obsidian has 31 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Widgets for Obsidian's written reviews are positive against 80% of Markdown Note Widgets's.

Widgets for Obsidian ships an update every 10 days, Markdown Note Widgets every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on July 18, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Widgets for Obsidian | Markdown Note Widgets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgets-for-obsidian/id6642646117/reviews) | **[4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/markdown-note-widgets/id6738813357/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **31** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.5** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JOSCHUA GLAU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1757748908) | [Bagging Groceries](https://appshunter.io/developer/1725636608) |

## What reviewers say

### 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

**In-app purchases (2)**

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


### 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 Widgets for Obsidian free?

Widgets for Obsidian 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, Widgets for Obsidian or Markdown Note Widgets?

Markdown Note Widgets is rated higher. Widgets for Obsidian averages 4.5 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Markdown Note Widgets averages 4.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do Widgets for Obsidian or Markdown Note Widgets have ads?

Neither Widgets for Obsidian nor Markdown Note Widgets shows ads.

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

Widgets for Obsidian ships an update every 10 days, and Markdown Note Widgets every 6 days. Most recently, Widgets for Obsidian was updated on July 18, 2026 and Markdown Note Widgets on September 13, 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.*