Comparison

Markdown Note Widgets vs TaskNotes

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

TaskNotes

Features
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TaskNotes is a calm, capable task manager built around portable Markdown records. Capture work quickly, decide what matters today, and organise tasks without locking your information into one app. • Create, edit, complete, search, and reorder tasks • Plan with lists, boards, calendars, due dates, and scheduled dates • Set priorities, recurring tasks, reminders, and dependencies • Track time and attach images • Turn rough notes into selected tasks with Scratchpad • Choose system, light, or dark appearance • Inspect the Markdown record behind any task TaskNotes works with mdbase collections. Use a hosted collection or connect one kept on your computer; the same interface and task model apply either way. Your collection remains the authoritative home of your tasks, and each task stays a structured Markdown record you can use beyond TaskNotes. Reminders are delivered by mdbase, so TaskNotes does not need to stay open. Notification payloads contain no task titles, descriptions, paths, or record content. Learn more at tasknotes.dev.

Screenshots

Markdown Note Widgets4 screens
TaskNotes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TaskNotes at none against Markdown Note Widgets's 3. TaskNotes also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, 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

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. TaskNotes asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Markdown Note Widgets ships an update every 5 days, TaskNotes weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Markdown Note Widgets versus TaskNotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarkdown Note WidgetsTaskNotes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBagging GroceriesCallum Alpass

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
None

TaskNotes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Markdown Note Widgets free?
Markdown Note Widgets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TaskNotes free?
TaskNotes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Markdown Note Widgets or TaskNotes have ads?
Neither Markdown Note Widgets nor TaskNotes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Markdown Note Widgets or TaskNotes?
Markdown Note Widgets ships an update every 5 days, and TaskNotes weekly. Most recently, Markdown Note Widgets was updated on October 16, 2026 and TaskNotes on October 10, 2026.

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