# 1Writer vs Markdown Note Widgets

The clearest difference is price: Markdown Note Widgets at Free against 1Writer's $4.99. Markdown Note Widgets also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). 1Writer's advantage is ratings volume (388 vs 5) and chart position (#92 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Markdown Note Widgets is free to download; 1Writer costs $4.99 up front. 1Writer sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Markdown Note Widgets sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for 1Writer against 4.6 for Markdown Note Widgets. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 1Writer has 388 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of 1Writer's written reviews are positive against 80% of Markdown Note Widgets's.

1Writer ships an update every 2 months, Markdown Note Widgets every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 1Writer | Markdown Note Widgets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (388 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1writer-markdown-text-editor/id680469088/reviews) | [4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/markdown-note-widgets/id6738813357/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **388** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **83.9% of reviews** | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#92** | — |
| Size | 19 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ngoc Luu](https://appshunter.io/developer/476810735) | [Bagging Groceries](https://appshunter.io/developer/1725636608) |

## What reviewers say

### 1Writer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1writer-markdown-text-editor/id680469088)

**Currently charting:** #92 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

This app is a powerful text editor for creating, revising, and sharing ideas efficiently. It supports plain text and Markdown, with advanced features like an extended keyboard, photo insertion, and custom URL actions. Sync with cloud services and personalize your writing experience.

**Highlights:** Markdown syntax highlighting and preview, Extended keyboard with custom buttons, Photo insertion with Dropbox integration, Sync with iCloud, Dropbox, and WebDAV, Custom URL actions and JavaScript support, In-app web browser for research, Passcode and biometric app protection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Nice Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Generous Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Massive Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Amazing Tip | $19.99 | one-time |


### Markdown Note Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/markdown-note-widgets/id6738813357)

Display your Markdown files as customizable widgets on iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and StandBy mode. This privacy-focused app allows you to import notes from various Markdown apps and showcase them elegantly on your device. Enjoy a one-time purchase for lifetime access to all features.

**Highlights:** Markdown file integration, Customizable widget sizes, StandBy mode support, Privacy-first design, One-time purchase, Import from Obsidian/Logseq

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Subscription | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 1Writer free?

1Writer costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Markdown Note Widgets free?

Markdown Note Widgets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 1Writer or Markdown Note Widgets?

1Writer and Markdown Note Widgets are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 388 and 5 ratings respectively.

### Do 1Writer or Markdown Note Widgets have ads?

Neither 1Writer nor Markdown Note Widgets shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 1Writer or Markdown Note Widgets?

1Writer ships an update every 2 months, and Markdown Note Widgets every 5 days. Most recently, 1Writer was updated on October 12, 2026 and Markdown Note Widgets on October 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*