# Quick Capture vs Markdown Note Widgets

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Quick Capture at 102 against Markdown Note Widgets's 5. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Quick Capture sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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 Quick Capture against 4.6 for Markdown Note Widgets. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Quick Capture has 102 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Quick Capture's written reviews are positive against 80% of Markdown Note Widgets's.

Quick Capture ships an update every 10 days, Markdown Note Widgets every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Quick Capture | Markdown Note Widgets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (102 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-capture-vault-notes/id6737046871/reviews) | **[4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/markdown-note-widgets/id6738813357/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **102** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 73.7% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pradeep Burugu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1593852439) | [Bagging Groceries](https://appshunter.io/developer/1725636608) |

## What reviewers say

### Quick Capture

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-capture-vault-notes/id6737046871)

Effortlessly capture ideas, moments, and thoughts directly into your Obsidian vaults. This app streamlines note-taking by allowing you to create multiple destinations within a vault or connect to different vaults, ensuring your inspirations are saved without interruption.

**Highlights:** Capture notes in Obsidian, Multiple vault connections, Append to existing notes, Voice recording with transcription, Document scanning, File and photo sending, Sketching and drawing capture

**Features:** Safari Extension

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime plan | $4.99 | 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 Quick Capture free?

Quick Capture 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, Quick Capture or Markdown Note Widgets?

Markdown Note Widgets is rated higher. Quick Capture averages 4.5 out of 5 from 102 ratings, while Markdown Note Widgets averages 4.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do Quick Capture or Markdown Note Widgets have ads?

Neither Quick Capture nor Markdown Note Widgets shows ads.

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

Quick Capture ships an update every 10 days, and Markdown Note Widgets every 6 days. Most recently, Quick Capture was updated on September 20, 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.*