PureMarkdown vs Simple Notes Widget
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
PureMarkdown
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FeaturesοΌ 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 userβs iCloud account.
Simple Notes Widget
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | PureMarkdown | Simple Notes Widget |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks β better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | zeyang huang | Qvyshift LLC |
In-app purchases
PureMarkdown
No in-app purchases
Simple Notes Widget
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Is Simple Notes Widget free?
Do PureMarkdown or Simple Notes Widget have ads?
Which is updated more often, PureMarkdown or Simple Notes Widget?
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