Comparison

mdTodo vs Pane

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

Head to head
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/

About

Pane

Features
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Pane is a premium sticky notes app designed for people who think in text. Write in Markdown with a live WYSIWYG editor that hides syntax markers as you type — just like Bear. Bold, italic, headings, code, strikethrough, and links all render beautifully while keeping your notes in plain text. WRITE & ORGANIZE • Floating sticky notes on your Mac desktop with frosted glass backgrounds • Six Apple-inspired colors — Silver, Space Gray, Gold, Rose Gold, Blue, Purple • Checklist mode with tap-to-toggle checkboxes • Smart Folders auto-sort notes into Work, Personal, Shopping, Ideas, and Journal • Kanban board to track notes through Backlog, To Do, In Progress, and Done • Wiki-style [[note links]], @mentions, and backlinks to connect your thoughts • 50+ curated templates for meetings, journals, projects, movies, books, and more FOCUS & PRODUCTIVITY • Focus Timer with Pomodoro cycles built into every note • Reminders with local notifications and Apple Calendar sync • Natural date detection — write "meeting on Friday" and Pane suggests a reminder • Typewriter mode keeps your cursor centered while you write • Voice transcription for hands-free note capture EVERYWHERE YOU NEED IT • Mac menu bar app — always one click away, never clutters your Dock • Full-featured iOS app with grid, list, and kanban views • iCloud sync keeps everything in sync across all your devices • Apple Watch companion for quick capture on the go • Lock Screen widgets to keep important notes visible • Dynamic Island shows your active note while multitasking • Spotlight search and Handoff for seamless workflow • Siri Shortcuts integration PRIVATE & SECURE • Lock sensitive notes with Face ID, Touch ID, or Optic ID • All data synced through your personal iCloud — we never see your notes • No account required, no tracking, no ads Pane is built for people who want their notes fast, beautiful, and out of the wa

Screenshots

mdTodo4 screens
Pane4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: mdTodo at Free against Pane's $5.99. Pane's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (4 vs 1). On update cadence, ads 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

mdTodo is free to download; Pane costs $5.99 up front. mdTodo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pane asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

mdTodo ships an update weekly, Pane every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
mdTodo versus Pane: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermdTodoPane
PriceFree — better$5.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHapitsuku StudioSulhadin Oney

In-app purchases

1 purchases

mdTodo

One-time1
  • 広告削除$1.99
None

Pane

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is mdTodo free?
mdTodo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pane free?
Pane costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do mdTodo or Pane have ads?
Neither mdTodo nor Pane shows ads.
Which is updated more often, mdTodo or Pane?
mdTodo ships an update weekly, and Pane every 4 days. Most recently, mdTodo was updated on October 6, 2026 and Pane on September 29, 2026.

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