Comparison

PureMarkdown vs Simple Notes Widget

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

Head to head
About

PureMarkdown

Features
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Features: 1.Cross-device Sync Sync across iPhone / iPad / Mac with no device limits and real-time updates 2.Privacy & Security Notes are stored only in your iCloud. No external servers or background data collection 3.Efficient Writing Support for note templates and custom templates for quick creation; keyboard shortcuts available on Mac 4.Multiple Export Formats Export notes as images, PDFs, or mind maps for easy sharing, archiving, and structuring 5.Data Migration Batch import and export of Markdown notes for easy backup and migration 6.Organization Manage notes with notebooks and tags to keep your content well-structured If you are looking for a simple, privacy-focused note-taking app that works seamlessly across devices, PureMarkdown is a great choice. This app does not collect user data. All content is stored only in the user’s iCloud account.

About

Simple Notes Widget

Features
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Simple Notes Widget is the fastest way to keep your lists where you can see them β€” on your home screen, your desktop, and every device you own. WIDGET FIRST Put a page of notes right on your iPhone or iPad home screen, or your Mac desktop. Check things off directly in the widget β€” no need to open the app β€” and flip between pages with the widget's arrows. PAGES, NOT PILES Organize notes into simple pages: Groceries, To-Do, Trip, Ideas. Reorder with a drag. Rename or add pages anytime. CHECK IT OFF Tap the circle to mark a note done and it gets a clean strikethrough. Completed notes can sink to the bottom automatically. REMINDERS THAT REPEAT Give any note a reminder β€” one-time, or repeating daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly. Tapping the notification opens the note. PRIORITIES Flag notes low, normal, or high priority with a colored dot. EVERYWHERE WITH ICLOUD Your notes sync automatically between iPhone, iPad, and Mac through your private iCloud account. No sign-ups, no accounts β€” and your notes are never visible to us. SAFETY NET Deleted notes wait in Recently Deleted for 30 days, so an accidental swipe never costs you a list. Simple Notes Widget is free, with no ads and no tracking.

Screenshots

PureMarkdown4 screens
Simple Notes Widget4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PureMarkdown at every 2 weeks against Simple Notes Widget's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PureMarkdown ships an update every 2 weeks, Simple Notes Widget every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
PureMarkdown versus Simple Notes Widget: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPureMarkdownSimple Notes Widget
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks β€” betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS17.617.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size3 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerzeyang huangQvyshift LLC

In-app purchases

None

PureMarkdown

No in-app purchases

None

Simple Notes Widget

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PureMarkdown free?
PureMarkdown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simple Notes Widget free?
Simple Notes Widget is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PureMarkdown or Simple Notes Widget have ads?
Neither PureMarkdown nor Simple Notes Widget shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PureMarkdown or Simple Notes Widget?
PureMarkdown ships an update every 2 weeks, and Simple Notes Widget every 2 months. Most recently, PureMarkdown was updated on November 5, 2026 and Simple Notes Widget on November 10, 2026.

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