Markdown Maker vs BlitzGTD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
BlitzGTD
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Are you weary of drowning in never-ending to-do lists and productivity tools that only add to the complexity? It is time to reclaim your time and energy with BlitzGTD, the ultimate personal productivity system designed to help you achieve more in less time! Forget about getting lost in convoluted methodologies and overwhelming task management. BlitzGTD takes the best principles from GTD (Getting Things Done) and supercharges them with a streamlined approach that will revolutionize the way you work. So, what sets BlitzGTD apart? Turbocharged Phases for Maximum Efficiency BlitzGTD introduces a powerful phased approach that aligns your tasks with modern agile methodologies: Today: Seize the Day Start every day fresh with the Today phase. Throw everything that comes your way in your Today list, keeping it short and focused. Prioritize, categorize, and handle tasks one by one. With BlitzGTD, you'll be in control, and tasks will flow smoothly from start to finish. Sprint: Accelerate Your Progress The Sprint phase is where you have tasks for the week. After completing your Today list, turn to the Sprint list for your next challenges. Keep it reasonable and stay on track towards your goals. Backlog: Fuel for the Future The Backlog phase is your treasure trove of ideas and tasks for future sprints. Store everything you want to tackle later. But don't let it become a graveyard! BlitzGTD keeps your Backlog active and tidy, ensuring you never lose sight of important tasks waiting for their time to shine. Archive: Remember Your Triumphs While others leave completed tasks in the dark, BlitzGTD celebrates your victories in the Archive phase. Preserve valuable information for years to come. You'll be amazed at how it aids recall and frees up mental space, especially when requests about past work come knocking. Schedule: Time Your Success For tasks with specific deadlines or time-sensitive requirements, the Schedule phase is your trusty ally. Pinpoint when tasks should be pushed to your Today list. Add reminders or set up recurring schedules effortlessly. Stay on top of your commitments with ease. Unleash Your Potential with Smart Planning BlitzGTD's planning events empower you to take charge of your day and week: Daily Event: Conquer Each Day Start your day with the Daily event. Once a day, dive into your calendar, Today, and Sprint lists. With a clear vision of what lies ahead, you'll arrange tasks strategically, ensuring a productive day ahead. No more aimless scrambling—BlitzGTD keeps you focused on what matters most. Weekly Event: Command Your Week Before each week unfolds, the Weekly event grants you the power to harness its potential fully. Take a dedicated moment to review your calendar, Sprint, and Backlog. Fine-tune your plan, ensuring a well-structured, intentional week. Say goodbye to overwhelm and hello to balanced productivity. BlitzGTD provides versatile features to tackle even the most complex tasks effortlessly: Simple hierarchy: Where Complexity Finds Clarity No more going into the rabbit hole. Tasks have Sub-Tasks and that's it. You work on a complex project? Yeah, that's the task. The detailed planning is done in the linked project planning tool, which does it the best. Embrace simplicity like never before, while keeping your workflow simple and organized. Tags: Context, Simplified Forget about rigid folders and categories. BlitzGTD embraces the power of tags as first-class citizens. Use 1-2 tags to add context and gain a holistic overview of your tasks. No more decision paralysis—simply tag and go! Attachments: Secure what is necessary Upload images or files that are part of the task to have everything in one place. No more searching for the screenshot! See https://blitzgtd.fa-krug.de/blitzgtd/ for an even deeper introduction. Also available on MacOS with full real-time sync! Attributions - https://hotpot.ai/ Legal Notice: https://blitzgtd-krug.de/legalnotice/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BlitzGTD at every 4 days against Markdown Maker's every 2 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Markdown Maker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and BlitzGTD sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Markdown Maker ships an update every 2 weeks, BlitzGTD every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on August 26, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Markdown Maker | BlitzGTD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (12 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 162 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kairoos Solutions SL | Sascha Krug |
In-app purchases
Markdown Maker
- Markdown Unlock All and AI3 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Markdown Maker Upgrade$3.99
BlitzGTD
- BlitzGTD Pro$5.99









