Comparison

Obsideck vs HabitMkr

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

Head to head
About

Obsideck

A casual Markdown note-taking app for iPhone and iPad that displays your notes as a grid of cards. It allows for quick previews, following links and tags, and editing with a focused editor, all while respecting your privacy.

Highlights
  • Card grid for casual browsing
  • Rich Markdown preview
  • Wiki link navigation
  • Tappable tags
  • Interactive task lists
  • Focused Markdown editor
  • Privacy-focused, no account needed
Features
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Your notes, as cards. Obsidian, made casual. Obsideck is a relaxed way to use your Obsidian notes on iPhone and iPad. Point it at any folder — your Obsidian notes in iCloud Drive, a local folder on your device, or anywhere the Files app can reach — and your notes appear as a tidy grid of cards. Tap a card for a quick preview, follow links and tags, check off tasks, and switch to a focused editor whenever you want to make a change. Everything stays fast and light — no heavy setup, no plugins to configure, just your notes, ready when you are. **Free to start, unlock once** Free to download: browse, search, edit, create notes, and use the preset themes. One Unlock adds pins, card colors, backlinks, the Custom theme, daily notes, and widgets — no subscription, Family Sharing supported. Existing buyers get everything at no extra cost. **A card grid for casual browsing** Your notes are laid out as cards in a masonry grid, like sticky notes. Sort by date modified, date created, or name. Reorder by dragging. With Unlock: pin notes to the top and color cards. Long-press a card for quick actions. **Themes** Choose Violet, Ocean, or Warm, or build a Custom theme: per-element colors, bold and italic, and code block colors. Adjust text size and line spacing for the preview and the editor in Appearance. **Daily notes and widgets** Obsideck reads your Obsidian daily-note settings and shows today's note on a Today card. Add New Note, Today, or Pinned widgets to your Home Screen; the data they show stays on your device. **Rich Markdown preview** - Headings, emphasis, lists, quotes, and code blocks - Frontmatter shown as a clean, structured panel - Callouts (`> [!note]`, `> [!warning]`, and more) rendered with icons - Images embedded with Obsidian syntax: `![[image.png]]` **Wiki links that actually work** Tap a `[[note]]` link to jump straight to that note. Obsideck searches all your notes to resolve links, supports aliases and heading links, and lists backlinks to the note you're reading; with Unlock, tap one to jump there. **Tappable tags** Tap any `#tag` to instantly search your notes for every one that uses it — inline tags and frontmatter tags alike. **Interactive task lists** Check and uncheck `- [ ]` task items right in preview — tap anywhere on the row, not just the checkbox. Your changes are written back to the file. **Edit with a focused editor** Switch to edit mode for syntax-highlighted Markdown editing. Changes auto-save back to the file, so your notes stay in sync with Obsidian and every other tool you use. **Privacy first** - No account or sign-in, and no servers of ours — only Apple's iCloud sync and App Store purchases - No ads, no tracking, no analytics - Your notes never leave your device or your own iCloud Drive - Obsideck reads and writes only the folder you explicitly select **Please note** - Obsideck is a companion reader/editor for Markdown notes; it is not affiliated with Obsidian or Obsidian.md. - Obsideck is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed, or sponsored by Dynalist Inc. Obsidian is a trademark of Dynalist Inc. - The app works with plain Markdown (.md) files. Some advanced Obsidian plugin syntax may not be rendered. - Obsideck is designed for everyday note collections — roughly up to a few hundred notes per folder and a few thousand notes in total. Performance is not guaranteed for very large collections beyond this range. - To use your Obsidian notes, keep them somewhere the Files app can reach (for example, iCloud Drive). - Card layout (order, pins, and colors) is saved in a small hidden `.obsideck` folder at the top of the folder you chose, so it syncs across your devices along with your notes (for example, via iCloud Drive). It never modifies your note files, and Obsidian simply ignores the folder. Deleting the `.obsideck` folder resets the layout to default. Terms of Use: https://unadongames.com/obsideck/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://unadongames.com/obsideck/privacy.html

About

HabitMkr

This app helps you build and maintain consistent daily routines. Track your progress visually, set custom schedules, and stay motivated without subscriptions or ads. It's designed for privacy and simplicity on Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Create custom daily, weekly, or scheduled habits
  • Visual progress tracking with streaks and grids
  • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets
  • Private data storage via iCloud sync
  • One-time purchase, no subscriptions
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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HabitMkr is a private habit tracker for iPhone, iPad, and Mac that makes it easier to build routines and stay consistent—without a subscription. Create habits that fit your life, check them off in seconds, and see your progress over time. HabitMkr keeps your daily routine simple, visual, and satisfying so you can focus on showing up. WHY HABITMKR? • Pay once. Keep it forever. No subscriptions, ads, social feeds, or account setup. HabitMkr is a $4.99 one-time purchase. • Private by design. Your habit data stays on your devices and syncs through your iCloud account. No HabitMkr account required. • Made for Apple devices. Add a habit on your Mac, complete it on your iPhone, and review your progress on iPad with native iCloud sync. BUILD A ROUTINE THAT FITS • Create daily, weekly, or custom-schedule habits • Use colors and icons to make each routine recognizable • Check off habits with simple, tactile controls • Keep important habits visible with Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets • Add notes to capture context and reflect on your progress SEE YOUR PROGRESS • Follow current and best streaks • View weekly and monthly completion grids • Spot missed days and patterns at a glance • Track completion rates with clear visual insights • Build momentum by seeing your consistency grow HabitMkr is for anyone who wants a private, simple habit tracker for: workouts, water, reading, walking, sleep, journaling, meditation, supplements, focused work, and the small routines that add up. Download HabitMkr and make consistency feel effortless.

Screenshots

Obsideck4 screens
HabitMkr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HabitMkr at weekly against Obsideck's every 2 months. HabitMkr also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Obsideck ships an update every 2 months, HabitMkr weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Obsideck versus HabitMkr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterObsideckHabitMkr
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShota HoriNortheastern Software Services LLC

Customer experience

Obsideck

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

HabitMkr

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Obsideck

No in-app purchases

None

HabitMkr

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Obsideck free?
Obsideck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HabitMkr free?
HabitMkr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Obsideck or HabitMkr have ads?
Neither Obsideck nor HabitMkr shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Obsideck or HabitMkr?
Obsideck ships an update every 2 months, and HabitMkr weekly. Most recently, Obsideck was updated on October 31, 2026 and HabitMkr on October 31, 2026.

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