Comparison

MarkTask vs SandyNote

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MarkTask

Features
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MarkTask is a convenient app that allows you to easily create task lists using Markdown files and utilize them like an advanced task management app. Not only can you mark tasks as complete within the app, but you can also use external AI tools to automatically generate Markdown files and manage those files effortlessly. Manage up to 7 Markdown files simultaneously, and set notifications and icon badges for each one to ensure you never miss an important task. Real-time sync: The Markdown files and the app synchronize in both directions. Any updates made in either will be reflected automatically. Notification feature: Set reminders for tasks so that you never miss an important deadline. Icon badges: Track progress directly on the app icon, ensuring you don’t overlook any incomplete tasks. AI Integration: Use external AI tools to easily generate Markdown files, then manage them seamlessly within the app. Start organizing your tasks in a simple yet efficient way with MarkdownTodo, the new standard in task management!

About

SandyNote

Features
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Sandy Note - Notes That Feel Like Chat Stop wrestling with complicated note apps. Sandy Note lets you capture thoughts as naturally as sending a message. KEY FEATURES - Chat-Style Interface Type and send - your notes appear like chat bubbles - iCloud Sync Automatic sync across all your Apple devices - Multiple Notes Create unlimited notes, each with its own chat history - Search Function Find any note instantly - Three Beautiful Themes Choose Dark, Pink, or Mercury - Tap to Edit Edit any message by simply tapping on it - No Clutter Clean, distraction-free interface PERFECT FOR - Quick thoughts and ideas - Meeting notes - Shopping lists - Daily journaling - Brainstorming sessions HOW IT WORKS 1. Create a new note (or open existing) 2. Type your thought 3. Hit send 4. It's saved and synced That's it! No folders, no tags, no complexity. ICLOUD SYNC Your notes are automatically synced across: - iPhone - iPad - Mac (coming soon) Start on one device, continue on another - seamlessly. PRIVACY Your notes are yours alone. All data is stored in your personal iCloud account. We never see your notes. Download Sandy Note and start noting the natural way! --- Part of the Sandy Lab family of productivity apps.

Screenshots

MarkTask4 screens
SandyNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SandyNote at Free against MarkTask's $1.99. SandyNote also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 17 months). MarkTask's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.2). On ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

SandyNote is free to download; MarkTask costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MarkTask ships an update every 17 months, SandyNote daily. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 2 level
MarkTask versus SandyNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarkTaskSandyNote
Price$1.99Free β€” better
Update frequencyEvery 17 monthsDaily β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better26.2
Further details β€” not scored
Size32 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developershota komatsuHiroyuki Akaji

In-app purchases

None

MarkTask

No in-app purchases

None

SandyNote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MarkTask free?
MarkTask costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SandyNote free?
SandyNote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MarkTask or SandyNote have ads?
Neither MarkTask nor SandyNote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MarkTask or SandyNote?
MarkTask ships an update every 17 months, and SandyNote daily. Most recently, MarkTask was updated on October 3, 2026 and SandyNote on October 4, 2026.

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