Comparison

Folio vs Questmarker

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

Head to head
About

Folio

Features
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Folio is a local-first library for Markdown and plain text on Mac. Bring notes and docs into one place, organize them with folders and tags, explore connections with Link Map, and write with private on-device assistanceβ€”without juggling loose files in the Finder. Library & organization β€’ Import Markdown and text via the file picker, drag-and-drop, or Import from Git Link for public GitHub repositories and individual files. β€’ Needs Organizing gives new imports a clear inbox before you file them. β€’ Folders and nested structures help you group work the way you think. β€’ Tags cut across folders so you can filter by topic or project. β€’ Pinned favorites and Recently Opened put what you need one click away. Explore connections β€’ Link Map visualizes connections between your notes. β€’ Follow links to explore related ideas and navigate your library from a new perspective. Reading & writing β€’ Use Editor, Preview, or Split View to draft and see rendered Markdown side by side. β€’ Use Writing Assistant to refine drafts, improve wording, and turn rough ideas into clearer notes with private on-device help. β€’ Find text within the current document. β€’ Sort notes by title, date added, last opened, and more. β€’ Search across your library from the sidebar. Share & export β€’ Share notes as Markdown or plain text. β€’ Export documents to a folder you choose in Finder. Whether you’re collecting research, drafting READMEs, or building a personal knowledge base, Folio keeps your Markdown connected, organized, searchable, and easy to revisit.

About

Questmarker

Features
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Turn everyday tasks into missions worth completing. Questmarker is a focused to-do and task manager with three distinct interfaces built on one shared task system. Switch styles whenever you wantβ€”your tasks, due dates, notes and completion state stay exactly where they belong. CHOOSE YOUR INTERFACE β€’ Cybershock β€” plan from a neon date-based command board β€’ Helljumpers β€” track missions across an orbital operations table β€’ Nukeboy β€” manage your list through a focused retro terminal BUILT FOR GETTING THINGS DONE β€’ Create, edit, complete, delete and restore tasks β€’ Add notes, priorities, due dates and optional reminders β€’ See overdue, today and upcoming work clearly β€’ Complete tasks in one tap with distinct visual feedback β€’ Import selected Apple Reminders only when you choose β€’ Switch interfaces without duplicating or losing anything β€’ Keep your task data local, without an account, ads or analytics FREE CORE. OPTIONAL PRO. Task management, all three launch interfaces and Apple Reminders import are free. A one-time Questmarker Pro purchase unlocks Home Screen widgets and widget actions. No account. No ads. No subscription. Just a practical task manager that makes finishing work feel better.

Screenshots

Folio4 screens
Questmarker4 screens

Verdict

The call

Folio and Questmarker are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Folio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Questmarker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Folio ships an update every 3 weeks, Questmarker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Folio versus Questmarker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFolioQuestmarker
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, Mac β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size44 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDinh Bao Thang DuongANDREAS STEINER

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Folio

One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$9.99
1 purchases

Questmarker

One-time1
  • QuestMarker Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Folio free?
Folio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Questmarker free?
Questmarker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Folio or Questmarker have ads?
Neither Folio nor Questmarker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Folio or Questmarker?
Folio ships an update every 3 weeks, and Questmarker every 2 weeks. Most recently, Folio was updated on September 30, 2026 and Questmarker on October 4, 2026.

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