Markdown Note Widgets vs Taskdown.md
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Markdown Note Widgets
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.
- Markdown file integration
- Customizable widget sizes
- StandBy mode support
- Privacy-first design
- One-time purchase
- Import from Obsidian/Logseq
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Unleash the power of your notes with Markdown Widget, the ultimate app for displaying your Markdown files as elegant, customizable widgets on iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and StandBy mode. Designed for privacy and creativity, Markdown Widget brings your favorite content right to your fingertips. Key Features: • Markdown File Integration: Import notes from Obsidian, Logseq, or any Markdown-based app directly into your widgets. • Custom Widget Sizes: Small, medium, large—pick the perfect size to fit your home screen or StandBy display. • StandBy Mode Ready: Take full advantage of the latest StandBy feature by showcasing your Markdown files in a new, engaging way. • Privacy-First Design: Your data is yours. We don’t access or store any of your notes—everything stays on your device. • One-Time Purchase: No subscriptions, no hassle. Pay once and unlock the full power of Markdown Widget for life. Elevate Your Workflow: Transform your Markdown files into dynamic widgets that inspire, organize, and motivate you every day. From creative ideas and inspiring quotes to essential reminders, Markdown Widget keeps what matters most always visible. Perfect for: • Creatives seeking daily inspiration • Students and writers who value simplicity • Professionals needing quick access to key notes • Anyone who loves Markdown and values their privacy Join the Markdown revolution and turn your notes into a source of daily creativity and focus. Download Markdown Widget today and take your widgets to the next level! Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Note: Some features shown in the screenshots and description, including multiple/custom widgets and full customization, require an additional one-time in-app purchase.
Taskdown.md
This app automatically extracts tasks from your Markdown notes, keeping them linked to their original context within your Obsidian vault. It offers a simple interface for editing, setting reminders, and due dates, syncing seamlessly with your existing files.
- Automatic task extraction from Markdown
- Links tasks to Obsidian context
- Simple interface for edits
- Reminders and due dates
- Seamless Obsidian vault sync
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Automatically gather your tasks from Markdown notes (no more manual cross-checking). Keep tasks linked to their original Obsidian context.Simple interface for quick edits, reminders, and due dates.Syncs seamlessly with your existing Obsidian vault.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Markdown Note Widgets at 80% against Taskdown.md's 33%. Markdown Note Widgets also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.5). Taskdown.md's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (daily vs every 6 days). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Markdown Note Widgets sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Taskdown.md asks for nothing beyond the download.
Markdown Note Widgets holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Markdown Note Widgets's written reviews are positive against 33% of Taskdown.md's.
Markdown Note Widgets ships an update every 6 days, Taskdown.md daily. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and June 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Markdown Note Widgets | Taskdown.md |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (5 ratings) — better | 2.5 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bagging Groceries | KAI RICHARD KONIG |
Customer experience
Markdown Note Widgets
Taskdown.md
In-app purchases
Markdown Note Widgets
- Monthly$1.991 Month
- Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Lifetime Subscription$39.99
Taskdown.md
No in-app purchases
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