Comparison

Markdown Maker vs # Type

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

Head to head
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/

About

# Type

A fast and simple Markdown editor with an easy-to-use interface. It offers features like instant preview, auto-saving, and direct posting to platforms like Qiita and GitHub. Sync your Markdown files across multiple devices with a subscription.

Highlights
  • Easy Markdown preview
  • Auto-saving of files
  • Direct posting to Qiita/GitHub
  • Spotlight search integration
  • Cross-device synchronization
  • Import Markdown via extensions
Features
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A simple, fast editor for writing in Markdown. From quick notes to meeting minutes, technical articles, and blog drafts. A screen that keeps you focused on writing, and a preview that is one swipe away. WRITE - Tap the toolbar above the keyboard to insert headings, lists, code, and other Markdown syntax - Swipe to preview what you wrote - Auto-saves when you close the editor or the app - Search your text from Spotlight - Import Markdown files from other apps such as iCloud Drive SHARE - Send your Markdown straight from the share sheet - Post to Qiita, GitHub Issues, or Gist TURN IT INTO SLIDES - Split by headings to turn Markdown into slides - Pick a theme, present, and export as PDF TYPE PREMIUM - Sync your Markdown across all your devices - Remove the watermark from slides and exported PDFs - All premium features added in the future If your subscription ends, syncing stops after a 3-day grace period. Your Markdown stays on your device, and everything is restored when you subscribe again. About Type Premium - $3.99 / month or $39.99 / year (first 2 weeks free) - Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase - The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period - You can manage or turn off auto-renewal in your account settings after purchase - If a free trial is offered, any unused portion is forfeited when you purchase a subscription Terms of use: https://type-markdown.app/terms.html Privacy policy: https://type-markdown.app/privacy.html

Screenshots

Markdown Maker4 screens
# Type4 screens

Verdict

The call

Markdown Maker and # Type both sit at 3.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 60% of # Type's written reviews are positive against 45% of Markdown Maker's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Markdown Maker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and # Type sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

# Type holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Markdown Maker's written reviews are positive against 60% of # Type's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Markdown Maker ships an update every 2 weeks, # Type every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 26, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Markdown Maker versus # Type: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarkdown Maker# Type
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (12 ratings)4.1 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.5% of reviews60.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size162 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKairoos Solutions SLfromKK

Customer experience

Markdown Maker

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

# Type

All ratings11 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Markdown Maker

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

# Type

Subscriptions3
  • Synchronize1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • Slide upgrade(Monthly)$3.991 Month
  • Slide upgrade(Annual)$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Developer Support$0.99

Questions

Is Markdown Maker free?
Markdown Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is # Type free?
# Type is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Markdown Maker or # Type?
# Type is rated higher. Markdown Maker averages 3.9 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while # Type averages 4.1 from 11 ratings.
Do Markdown Maker or # Type have ads?
Neither Markdown Maker nor # Type shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Markdown Maker or # Type?
Markdown Maker ships an update every 2 weeks, and # Type every 3 weeks. Most recently, Markdown Maker was updated on August 26, 2026 and # Type on September 14, 2026.

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