Comparison

Markdown Widget vs Text Expander

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

Head to head
About

Markdown Widget

Features
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Markdown Widget 是一款桌面小组件应用,专注于将 Markdown 格式的内容以直观、美观的方式解析并展示在您的桌面小组件上。无论您是记录笔记、查看待办事项还是展示重要信息,都能通过简单的Markdown语法轻松实现个性化定制,让您随时随地获取关键信息,提高工作和学习效率。

About

Text Expander

Create custom shortcuts for frequently used text and images to insert them instantly with a dedicated keyboard. Automate dates, times, and clipboard content for dynamic messages. Save time and reduce repetitive typing.

Highlights
  • Custom text and image shortcuts
  • Magic Variables for dates, times, clipboard
  • Custom keyboard access
  • Share reply collections
  • Typing speed test and time saved statistics
  • Group assignment and quick filters
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Boost Your Typing Speed with Custom Shortcuts Tired of typing the same phrases over and over? Create short aliases for frequently used text and insert them instantly with a custom keyboard. Whether it’s emails, addresses, or responses, save time and type effortlessly. Features: • Create and manage custom text and images shortcuts • Magic Variables automatically insert dates, times, clipboard content, and random variations - turning static templates into dynamic, personalized messages that save hours of repetitive typing. • Access them quickly with a custom keyboard • Share your replies collection with colleagues and friends • Type faster and reduce repetitive typing • Assign one of 4 groups and use quick filters while typing • Test your typing speed and track statistic of saved time Simplify your workflow and boost productivity — download now! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Markdown Widget4 screens
Text Expander3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Markdown Widget at none against Text Expander's 4. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Text Expander sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Markdown Widget asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Markdown Widget versus Text Expander: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarkdown WidgetText Expander
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (25 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—88.9% of reviews
Number of ratings—25 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOukeenNikolai Rodionov

In-app purchases

None

Markdown Widget

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Text Expander

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$3.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Markdown Widget free?
Markdown Widget is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Text Expander free?
Text Expander is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Markdown Widget or Text Expander have ads?
Neither Markdown Widget nor Text Expander shows ads.

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