Comparison

Source Code Master vs Markdown+ Text & Code Editor

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

Head to head
About

Source Code Master

View the source code of any webpage with syntax highlighting and customizable themes. Access code instantly from any URL or via a Safari app extension. Save favorites, share via email, or copy to your clipboard.

Highlights
  • View source code with one tap
  • Full syntax highlighting
  • Built-in browser
  • 60+ customizable themes
  • Bookmark favorite pages
  • Email source code
  • Copy source code to clipboard
Features
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Simply the best tool for view source code of any web pages with syntax highlighted and customizable highlight themes. Enter an URL and see the source code immediately. With built-in app extension, one tap to view the source code from Safari. FEATURES: • View source code with a single tap • Full syntax highlight • Built-in browser to view the web • More than 60 multiple themes to fit your viewing experience • Fastly save and access your favorite web page with bookmarks • Easily send source code via email • Copy source code to pasteboard • Simple and easy to use interface

About

Markdown+ Text & Code Editor

This native editor offers real-time Markdown and LaTeX rendering with dynamic variables for complex calculations and reusable components. Enjoy a distraction-free interface, seamless cross-device syncing, and advanced code highlighting across Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Real-time Markdown and LaTeX previews
  • Dynamic variables for calculations
  • Code highlighting for 140+ languages
  • Split-view editing
  • Seamless cross-device syncing
  • Dark mode and custom themes
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Introducing the native, real-time Markdown editor with superpowers. Markdown+ has been meticulously crafted for Vision Pro, iPhone, iPad, and Mac. With blazing-fast performance and powerful features like dynamic variables and real-time math rendering, Markdown+ delivers an unparalleled experience across all your Apple devices. Modern Editing Tools Experience the perfect balance of simplicity and power with our distraction-free interface. The split-view design lets you edit Markdown on one side while watching your content come alive instantly on the other—with perfect synchronized scrolling and jump-to-selection capabilities. Tables, Images, Links Easily create embed tables, images, and links, without having to memorize the markup. Live Code & Math Highlighting Create beautiful documents with advanced syntax highlighting for code blocks across 140+ programming languages. Write complex mathematical formulas with LaTeX-style syntax and watch them render in real-time with professional typesetting. Smart Variables System Transform your documents with the unique Variables feature. Create reusable components for names, dates, and complex expressions. Need to calculate sin(90)+cos(80)? Simply define it once, then reference it throughout your document—changes update everywhere automatically. Use Variables to evaluate or chain multiple mathematical expression right within your document, and use the vast library of built-in functions. Dark Mode & Custom Themes Work comfortably day or night with full dark mode support and customizable themes that perfectly complement your workflow and personal style. Performance Without Compromise Built with a native-first approach, Markdown+ delivers exceptional speed even with massive documents. Our optimized parsing engine ensures real-time previews update instantly as you type, without draining your battery or slowing down your device. Seamless Cross-Device Experience Whether you're working on Vision Pro, Mac, iPad, or iPhone, Markdown+ adapts perfectly to each screen with device-specific optimizations. Start a document on your Mac and seamlessly continue on your iPhone—your experience remains consistently excellent. One-Time Purchase, Lifetime Value No subscriptions. No in-app purchases. No hidden costs. Buy Markdown+ once and use it forever on all your devices with Family Sharing included. All future updates and features are yours at no additional cost. Learn more: EULA: https://zetegy.com/eula/markdown/ Privacy policy: https://zetegy.com/privacy/markdown/ Terms of use: https://zetegy.com/terms/markdown/

Screenshots

Source Code Master4 screens
Markdown+ Text & Code Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Source Code Master at $0.99 against Markdown+ Text & Code Editor's $9.99. Source Code Master also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.6). Markdown+ Text & Code Editor's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 16 months) and review sentiment (50% vs 40%). On ads, monetization model and device support 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

Source Code Master costs $0.99 and Markdown+ Text & Code Editor $9.99 up front. Markdown+ Text & Code Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Source Code Master asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Source Code Master ships an update every 16 months, Markdown+ Text & Code Editor every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Source Code Master versus Markdown+ Text & Code Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSource Code MasterMarkdown+ Text & Code Editor
Price$0.99 — better$9.99
Rating3.3 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB35 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperRatha SouZetegy LLC

Customer experience

Source Code Master

All ratings6 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

Markdown+ Text & Code Editor

Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Source Code Master

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Markdown+ Text & Code Editor

Subscriptions2
  • Markdown+ Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Markdown+ Yearly14 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Source Code Master free?
Source Code Master costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Markdown+ Text & Code Editor free?
Markdown+ Text & Code Editor costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do Source Code Master or Markdown+ Text & Code Editor have ads?
Neither Source Code Master nor Markdown+ Text & Code Editor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Source Code Master or Markdown+ Text & Code Editor?
Source Code Master ships an update every 16 months, and Markdown+ Text & Code Editor every 11 days. Most recently, Source Code Master was updated on October 7, 2026 and Markdown+ Text & Code Editor on October 16, 2026.

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