Comparison

Markdown Note Widgets vs mdTodo

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

mdTodo

Manage your tasks using standard Markdown files stored directly on iCloud Drive. This minimalist app offers instant task management, interactive widgets, and Apple Watch support, all without requiring an account.

Highlights
  • iCloud Drive Sync
  • Standard Markdown format
  • Interactive Widgets
  • Apple Watch support
  • Drag & Drop reordering
  • Inline editing
Features
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Manage your tasks in Markdown files on iCloud Drive. Check off todos from your iPhone instantly. Ad-supported, no account required. FEATURES - Lightning Fast: Open the app and manage tasks in 2 seconds - iCloud Drive Sync: Auto-sync with Markdown files on Mac and iPad - Standard Markdown: Uses "- [ ]" checkbox format. Edit in any text editor - Interactive Widgets: Toggle tasks complete/incomplete right from your home screen (small, medium, large) - Apple Watch: Check and complete tasks from your wrist - Drag & Drop: Reorder tasks easily - Inline Editing: Tap a task to edit text directly - Folder Mode: Manage multiple .md files at once PERFECT FOR - Markdown enthusiasts using iA Writer, Typora, VS Code, or similar editors - Privacy-conscious users: Your data stays in YOUR iCloud Drive. No external servers - Minimalists tired of bloated todo apps. Just checkboxes, nothing more - PKM users who want to quickly manage tasks in their knowledge base WHY mdTodo? - Your data, your files: Standard Markdown files with zero lock-in - iCloud Drive sync without an account - Instant launch: Manage todos without opening heavy editors Privacy Policy: https://hapitsuku.com/mdtodo/privacy/en/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Markdown Note Widgets4 screens
mdTodo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: mdTodo at 5.0 against Markdown Note Widgets's 4.6. mdTodo also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (100% vs 80%). Markdown Note Widgets's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 mdTodo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

mdTodo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Markdown Note Widgets has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Markdown Note Widgets's written reviews are positive against 100% of mdTodo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Markdown Note Widgets ships an update every 5 days, mdTodo weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Markdown Note Widgets versus mdTodo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarkdown Note WidgetsmdTodo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBagging GroceriesHapitsuku Studio

Customer experience

Markdown Note Widgets

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

mdTodo

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
1 purchases

mdTodo

One-time1
  • 広告削除$1.99

Questions

Is Markdown Note Widgets free?
Markdown Note Widgets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is mdTodo free?
mdTodo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Markdown Note Widgets or mdTodo?
mdTodo is rated higher. Markdown Note Widgets averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while mdTodo averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Markdown Note Widgets or mdTodo have ads?
Neither Markdown Note Widgets nor mdTodo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Markdown Note Widgets or mdTodo?
Markdown Note Widgets ships an update every 5 days, and mdTodo weekly. Most recently, Markdown Note Widgets was updated on October 1, 2026 and mdTodo on October 6, 2026.

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