Comparison

MWeb vs Blockquote Markdown Editor

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

Blockquote Markdown Editor

This app is a powerful editor for Markdown and plain text documents, offering full integration with the Files app for seamless document management across various cloud services. It provides a live preview, robust text editing features, and supports a comprehensive range of Markdown syntax.

Highlights
  • Full Files app integration
  • Markdown thumbnails in Files app
  • Comprehensive Markdown support
  • Live preview
  • Flexible interface
  • Auto-save
  • Split View and Slide Over support
Features
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Blockquote is an editor for Markdown and plain text documents that puts you in full control. Full support for the Files app means you can work with your documents your way. View, create, and edit Markdown and plain text documents in any app that supports the Files app, including Google Drive, Dropbox, Onedrive, iCloud, Box, git repositories, WebDAV servers, and more!* Features: > Full support for iOS 12 and the Files app Blockquote integrates so well with iOS that you'll forget how you managed without it. And support for the Files app means you can open the same document in more than one app at the same time. Get creative with your workflows - Blockquote is flexible enough to handle it! > Markdown thumbnails in Files app View thumbnails of the contents of your Markdown documents in the Files app so you can recognize your files at a glance. > Automatically open and view Markdown files in Blockquote Tapping on a Markdown document in the Files app will immediately open it in Blockquote. > Comprehensive Markdown support Blockquote supports: - headers - emphasis - strong - underline - strike-through - links - automatic linking - ordered and unordered lists - check lists - inline and block preformatted text - images (remote only) - tables - block quotes - quotes - horizontal rules - LaTeX (premium upgrade required) > Live preview A side-by-side preview lets you see exactly what your Markdown document looks like as you type it. > Flexible interface Easily view your Markdown document as plain-text or as rendered HTML with a quick tap of a button. > Clean design Few, intelligently placed buttons are there when you need them and easily ignored when you don't. > Robust text editor A fast, clean editing experience means you'll love using Blockquote for working with all of your plain text files. > Auto-save Blockquote was designed to protect your documents first-and-foremost. Quit the app at any time and it will save your document for you. Work with large files with ease and confidence. > Split View and Slide Over support for iPad Multitasking is built into Blockquote with Split View and Slide Over support. > Absolutely no privacy-invading ads Use Blockquote confidently knowing that no ads will track your every movement. > Good privacy practices Blockquote comes with a strict and narrow privacy policy. There are no analytics in Blockquote and I don't collect any data from your usage of the app. Premium Features (purchased with a one-time payment): > Get rid of upgrade reminders Use Blockquote without any interruptions and gain several useful features. > Export Markdown to HTML and PDF Take advantage of Markdown's versatility and export your documents to HTML and PDF files, complete with CSS. > Print formatted Markdown files Great for shopping lists and to-do's. > Syntax highlighting Work on your Markdown documents effortlessly with syntax highlighting in the editor. > LaTeX support Write LaTeX math right alongside your Markdown to get the best of both worlds: easy formatting of Markdown with the power of LaTeX. > Do more from the keyboard with keyboard shortcuts Navigate the app efficiently with keyboard shortcuts so you can work on your documents with fewer interruptions. > Be more productive with a Markdown keyboard Quickly type hashtags, dashes, and more with an easy-to-use Markdown keyboard. > Markdown themes Choose from 13 different hand-crafted themes to display your Markdown. > Access to future premium features Upgrade once and get all future updates. > Support a student's education I'm an independent developer and student who makes apps that I find useful and hope you do too. *Third party apps and accounts are required for access to cloud services. Blockquote by itself does not provide any cloud functionality. Blockquote is not affiliated with nor endorsed by John Gruber or Markdown.

Screenshots

MWeb4 screens
Blockquote Markdown Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Blockquote Markdown Editor at every 11 days against MWeb's every 3 weeks. Blockquote Markdown Editor also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.1). MWeb's advantage is ratings volume (153 vs 26). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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 Blockquote Markdown Editor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for MWeb against 4.4 for Blockquote Markdown Editor. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MWeb has 153 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 67% and 68% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MWeb ships an update every 3 weeks, Blockquote Markdown Editor every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 2, 2026 and July 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MWeb versus Blockquote Markdown Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMWebBlockquote Markdown Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (153 ratings) — better4.4 (26 ratings)
Positive reviews66.9% of reviews67.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings153 — better26
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.112.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer禄海 区Muhammad-Sharif Moustafa

Customer experience

MWeb

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

Blockquote Markdown Editor

All ratings26 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral3.8%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive67.9%
Neutral17.9%
Negative14.3%

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
1 purchases

Blockquote Markdown Editor

One-time1
  • Premium Upgrade$3.99

Questions

Is MWeb free?
MWeb is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Blockquote Markdown Editor free?
Blockquote Markdown Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MWeb or Blockquote Markdown Editor?
MWeb is rated higher. MWeb averages 4.5 out of 5 from 153 ratings, while Blockquote Markdown Editor averages 4.4 from 26 ratings.
Do MWeb or Blockquote Markdown Editor have ads?
Neither MWeb nor Blockquote Markdown Editor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MWeb or Blockquote Markdown Editor?
MWeb ships an update every 3 weeks, and Blockquote Markdown Editor every 11 days. Most recently, MWeb was updated on September 2, 2026 and Blockquote Markdown Editor on July 17, 2026.

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