Comparison

MWeb vs Markdown Maker

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

Head to head
About

MWeb

A powerful writing and note-taking application focused on Markdown. It offers a robust editor, document management, and publishing capabilities for efficient text creation and organization.

Highlights
  • Markdown editor with CommonMark and GFM support
  • Document management via Folders mode
  • Note-taking with Library mode and tagging
  • Publishing and sharing functions
  • Cross-device synchronization
  • Image and math formula preview
Features
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MWeb was born in 2015. It is a writing, note-taking and publishing app focusing on Markdown. If you like Markdown or text writing, We highly recommend you try MWeb. MWeb is composed of a complete and stable editor, a Folders mode for managing documents, a Library mode specifically for notes, and a document publishing and sharing function set, with a total of four modules. The feature of MWeb's software is that it chooses platform-native technology for each platform. It is built using AppKit on macOS and UIKit on iOS/iPadOS. The following is a brief introduction to these four modules. If you are interested, you can continue reading. ## Editor features Here are some of the key features of an editor: * Base on CommonMark syntax and GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM) extended syntax, supporting TOC, tables, code blocks, math formulas, task lists, footnotes, etc. * Display the text of the Markdown document completely without any deletion. * Images can be displayed directly in the Editor, supporting jpg, png, gif, webP, HEIC and etc. * Math formulas, mermaid and Echarts drawings can be previewed in the editor. * You can set your favorite font or multiple fonts for writing. * You can choose from 11 light themes and 21 dark themes, and also support custom themes. * There is a menu to facilitate the input of Markdown syntax, and a special Markdown syntax keyboard is also provided in iOS. * Convenient tools for generating and formatting Markdown table syntax. * You can view the outline and word count of Markdown documents. * Markdown documents can be previewed and support Editor & Preview mode. ## Folders mode The first requirement of Markdown is to create and edit Markdown documents, and MWeb's Folders mode does this. It supports the following features: * Create Markdown, Textbundle documents, or simply open them for editing. * Introduce a folder with Markdown documents into the Folders mode of MWeb. MWeb will provide practical functions such as management of Markdown documents, full-text search, copy and paste to insert images, and unified storage of referenced images. * iPadOS/iOS version supports Dropbox folders. ## Library mode Markdown is so easy to use, so taking notes is also in great demand. Of course, you can use Folders mode and introduce a folder to take notes, which is also very nice and easy to share. So why do we still create a separate Library mode? Mainly, the Library mode has the following features: * There is no need to consider the file name, title and storage location, Just create note and writing. * Use category trees and tags to manage notes. A single note can be classified into multiple categories, making it easier to set categories for notes. * Organizing notes is more convenient. When moving categories and notes, renaming categories will not affect each other. You don't need to worry about incorrect associations between notes, incorrect reference location of images and attachments in notes, etc. * Complete cross-device synchronization using iCloud CloudKit technology. * The Library follows the "local first" principle and is stored in a folder, very easy for backup. Even if you use iCloud sync, your Library can be completely backed up locally. * Export the entire category of notes to PDF or Epub e-book. * The macOS version of MWeb Pro also supports generating static blogs from categories. The generated blog fully supports math formulas, mermaid, echarts etc. Allows you to create your own blog in a very simple way. ## More features... * Publish documents or notes to Wordpress, Metaweblog API, Evernote, Blogger, Tumblr, Yuque, sspai Matrix, Ghost and Medium. * Upload images in documents or notes to imgur, Qiniu, SM.MS, Tencent COS, Youpai, Alibaba OSS, custom API, etc. * Export documents or notes to PDF (with Table of Contents in macOS version). * Export documents or notes to Epub or image. Privacy Policy: https://www.mweb.im/policy.html Terms of Use: https://www.mweb.im/terms.html Hope you enjoy MWeb!

About

Markdown Maker

This app is a powerful yet user-friendly Markdown editor for Apple devices. It offers extensive formatting options, real-time previews, and supports various export formats. Organize, scan documents, and protect your work with security features.

Highlights
  • Markdown syntax highlighting
  • Real-time preview
  • Support for extra markups (tables, footnotes, MathML)
  • Export to PDF, HTML, PNG, TXT
  • iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive sync
  • Document organization
  • PDF reader and scanner
Features
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Markdown Maker is an innovative, flexible and powerful, yet easy to use, Markdown text editor for iPad and iPhone (and macOS with Apple Silicon). Our Markdown engine supports the standard syntax and it has been extended to include very useful extra markups items (MultiMarkdown): tables, footnotes, lists, images, links, highlight, strikethrough, superscript, MathML and more. Markdown Maker is compatible with MacDown, Ulysses, IA Writer, Mou, etc. documents on your computer too. + WRITE. FORMAT · Markdown Maker offers formatting assistance, such as syntax highlighting and coloration, to point out markup errors or missing markup elements. · Highly efficient Markdown rendering · Quick preview of the rendered document in real time when writing or editing · Extra markups: tables, footnotes, lists, images, links, highlight, strikethrough, superscript and MathML · Find and replace · Syntax highlighting · Insert special symbols arrows, parentheses, maths, bullets/stars, GPS location, etc. · Over 30 languages typing support including Japanese, Chinese, Arabic & Hebrew · Extra keys: tab, forward delete, cursor up/down/left/right, etc. · Live counters: characters, words, sentences, words per sentence & reading time · Dictation lets you speak text instead of typing + SHARE. EXPORT · Export, share and print your documents to multiple formats like Markdown, PDF, HTML, PNG, TXT, etc. · Auto-sync documents with other devices and computers via iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive or Box · Import/Export from iCloud, Dropbox, Box and Google Drive support · Zip folders/notebooks and email them as an attachment + ORGANIZE. STRUCTURE. FIND · Organize your work in unlimited notebooks, folders and subfolders · Design the cover of your notebooks + RESEARCH. SCAN. PDF LIBRARY · Full PDF reader and manager included for reference files, ebooks, articles, resources, papers, etc. · Use the camera of your iPad/iPhone to scan documents, notes, recipes, tickets, etc. as PDF · Use split-screen and multitasking side by side with other apps while writing + BE SAFE. PROTECT YOUR WORK · Protect your work with an app security passcode · Protect any folder or project with a passcode · Automatic Backups of your documents and projects Privacy Policy http://www.noteswriter.com/Kairoos_Privacy_Policy.html EULA https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MWeb4 screens
Markdown Maker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MWeb at 4.5 against Markdown Maker's 3.9. MWeb also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 45%) and ratings volume (153 vs 12). On price, update cadence, 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. MWeb sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and Markdown Maker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MWeb holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MWeb has 153 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of MWeb's written reviews are positive against 45% of Markdown Maker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MWeb ships an update every 3 weeks, Markdown Maker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 2, 2026 and August 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MWeb versus Markdown Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMWebMarkdown Maker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (153 ratings) — better3.9 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews66.9% of reviews — better45.5% of reviews
Number of ratings153 — better12
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB162 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer禄海 区Kairoos Solutions SL

Customer experience

MWeb

All ratings153 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral4.6%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews133 reviews
Positive66.9%
Neutral14.3%
Negative18.8%

Markdown Maker

All ratings12 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive45.5%
Neutral9.1%
Negative45.5%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

MWeb

Subscriptions1
  • MWeb Yearly Subscription$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • MWeb for iPhone/iPad$14.99
  • MWeb for Mac$24.99
2 purchases

Markdown Maker

Subscriptions1
  • Markdown Unlock All and AI3 Days trial$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Markdown Maker Upgrade$3.99

Questions

Is MWeb free?
MWeb is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Markdown Maker free?
Markdown Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MWeb or Markdown Maker?
MWeb is rated higher. MWeb averages 4.5 out of 5 from 153 ratings, while Markdown Maker averages 3.9 from 12 ratings.
Do MWeb or Markdown Maker have ads?
Neither MWeb nor Markdown Maker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MWeb or Markdown Maker?
MWeb ships an update every 3 weeks, and Markdown Maker every 2 weeks. Most recently, MWeb was updated on September 2, 2026 and Markdown Maker on August 26, 2026.

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