Comparison

Markdown Note Widgets vs OnVault

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Markdown file integration
  • Customizable widget sizes
  • StandBy mode support
  • Privacy-first design
  • One-time purchase
  • Import from Obsidian/Logseq
Features
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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.

About

OnVault

Features
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OnVault is an offline OCR app for people who want to organize and search documents entirely on their device. You can capture invoices, receipts, contracts, business cards, application forms, ID documents, and more with your iPhone, then review, store, and search them with confidence. OCR and search are completed entirely on-device, without sending documents to the cloud Documents are easy to find not only by file name, but also by their contents Face ID and re-authentication settings make it easier to handle confidential documents appropriately Documents can be exported to Files only when needed, making it easy to fit into existing workflows Key Features Document scanning and image import Corner correction, rotation, page review, and scan enhancement review Full-text search of OCR text Filtered search by date range, category, and more Save to Files and configure post-save original file handling rules App Lock, re-authentication, and original image retention settings Audit log, deletion history, and audit report export Ideal For Supporting storage of KYC and identity verification documents Organizing invoices, receipts, and contracts Situations where you want to search business cards or application forms later Document workflows in environments where cloud use is restricted Privacy Policy: https://onvault.mjo.app/en/privacy Terms of Use: https://onvault.mjo.app/en/terms

Screenshots

Markdown Note Widgets4 screens
OnVault4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Markdown Note Widgets at every 5 days against OnVault's fortnightly. OnVault's advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Markdown Note Widgets sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and OnVault sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Markdown Note Widgets ships an update every 5 days, OnVault fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Markdown Note Widgets versus OnVault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarkdown Note WidgetsOnVault
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBagging GroceriesAKIFUMI YOSHIMURA

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Markdown Note Widgets

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Subscription$39.99
3 purchases

OnVault

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium7 Days trial$36.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime License$79.99

Questions

Is Markdown Note Widgets free?
Markdown Note Widgets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OnVault free?
OnVault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Markdown Note Widgets or OnVault have ads?
Neither Markdown Note Widgets nor OnVault shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Markdown Note Widgets or OnVault?
Markdown Note Widgets ships an update every 5 days, and OnVault fortnightly. Most recently, Markdown Note Widgets was updated on October 30, 2026 and OnVault on October 31, 2026.

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