# MWeb vs Markdown Editor and Reader

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MWeb at 67% against Markdown Editor and Reader's 15%. MWeb also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (4 vs 2). Markdown Editor and Reader's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MWeb sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and Markdown Editor and Reader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MWeb ships an update every 3 weeks, Markdown Editor and Reader fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MWeb | Markdown Editor and Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (154 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mweb-markdown-writing-notes/id1183407767/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **154** | — |
| Positive reviews | **66.9% of reviews** | 15.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 68 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [禄海 区](https://appshunter.io/developer/954188947) | [Julian Lau](https://appshunter.io/developer/1603050262) |

## What reviewers say

### MWeb

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mweb-markdown-writing-notes/id1183407767)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MWeb Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| MWeb for iPhone/iPad | $14.99 | one-time |
| MWeb for Mac | $24.99 | one-time |


### Markdown Editor and Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/markdown-editor-and-reader/id1617814051)

Easily create, edit, and preview Markdown files on your mobile device. Import existing .md files and share them with others directly from the app.

**Highlights:** Create Markdown files, Edit existing .md files, Preview Markdown content, Import .md files, Share files

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Markdown Editor Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Markdown Editor Pro Yearly | $17.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MWeb free?

MWeb is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Markdown Editor and Reader free?

Markdown Editor and Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do MWeb or Markdown Editor and Reader have ads?

Markdown Editor and Reader shows ads; MWeb does not.

### Which is updated more often, MWeb or Markdown Editor and Reader?

MWeb ships an update every 3 weeks, and Markdown Editor and Reader fortnightly. Most recently, MWeb was updated on October 29, 2026 and Markdown Editor and Reader on October 27, 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.*