# Markdown Note Widgets vs mdTodo

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Markdown Note Widgets | mdTodo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/markdown-note-widgets/id6738813357/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mdtodo/id6759975486/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 26 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bagging Groceries](https://appshunter.io/developer/1725636608) | [Hapitsuku Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876870589) |

## 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 |


### mdTodo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mdtodo/id6759975486)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 広告削除 | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*