# Markdown Note Widgets vs TaskForge

The clearest difference is ratings volume: TaskForge at 108 against Markdown Note Widgets's 5. TaskForge also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 80%) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Markdown Note Widgets sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and TaskForge 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 — 4.6 for Markdown Note Widgets against 4.7 for TaskForge. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TaskForge has 108 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Markdown Note Widgets's written reviews are positive against 90% of TaskForge's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Markdown Note Widgets | TaskForge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/markdown-note-widgets/id6738813357/reviews) | **[4.7 (108 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taskforge-obsidian-tasks/id6744716215/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **108** |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **90.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 26 MB | 157 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bagging Groceries](https://appshunter.io/developer/1725636608) | [Azhar Dewji](https://appshunter.io/developer/1806149199) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### TaskForge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taskforge-obsidian-tasks/id6744716215)

Manage your Obsidian tasks directly from your mobile device with real-time sync and notifications. Visualize your workload with calendar and Kanban views, and stay organized with powerful search and filtering. Create and edit tasks using familiar Markdown syntax.

**Highlights:** Real-time push notifications for tasks, Home screen widgets for at-a-glance task viewing, Deep integration with Obsidian vaults, Calendar and Kanban board task visualization, Advanced search and filtering capabilities, Markdown-powered task creation and editing, Cross-platform sync via iCloud

**Features:** Siri integration

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TaskForge Premium (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| TaskForge Premium (Yearly) | $19.99 | per year |
| TaskForge Premium (Lifetime) | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Markdown Note Widgets free?

Markdown Note Widgets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TaskForge free?

TaskForge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Markdown Note Widgets or TaskForge?

TaskForge is rated higher. Markdown Note Widgets averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while TaskForge averages 4.7 from 108 ratings.

### Do Markdown Note Widgets or TaskForge have ads?

Neither Markdown Note Widgets nor TaskForge shows ads.

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

Markdown Note Widgets ships an update every 5 days, and TaskForge every 5 days. Most recently, Markdown Note Widgets was updated on October 1, 2026 and TaskForge on October 10, 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.*