Comparison

Markdown Maker vs QR Foundry

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

QR Foundry

Features
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QR Foundry helps you create QR codes in bulk, ready to print or share. Import data from a CSV or Excel file, paste a list, or enter your values manually. QR Foundry detects file columns to help you prepare your QR code batch with ease. Customize every QR code for your project: • choose colors and style; • add text below the QR code; • use a column from your file or custom text; • add automatic numbering; • refine your layout before exporting. Export your project in the format that works for you: • print-ready PDF; • individual PNG files; • QR code sheets; • cut guides to make printing and finishing easier. QR Foundry is ideal for labels, inventory, events, products, menus, business cards, and any project that needs multiple customized QR codes. Keep your projects organized and return to them whenever you need. Terms of Use: use of QR Foundry is subject to Apple’s Standard End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Markdown Maker4 screens
QR Foundry4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Markdown Maker at 16.4 against QR Foundry's 18.0. 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

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 QR Foundry sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Markdown Maker versus QR Foundry: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarkdown MakerQR Foundry
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews45.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size162 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKairoos Solutions SLJules Clear

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
1 purchases

QR Foundry

One-time1
  • QR Foundry Pro$3.99

Questions

Is Markdown Maker free?
Markdown Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QR Foundry free?
QR Foundry is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Markdown Maker or QR Foundry have ads?
Neither Markdown Maker nor QR Foundry shows ads.

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