Comparison

Athena Editor vs # Type

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

Head to head
About

Athena Editor

A code editor for iOS that supports various cloud storage services and syntax highlighting for multiple programming languages. It also offers special support for Bluetooth keyboards with Zawgyi input for Myanmar users.

Highlights
  • File opening via iOS Document Picker
  • Integration with Google Drive, iCloud, Git2Go
  • Syntax highlighting for Markdown, Swift, C#, Java, XML
  • Bluetooth keyboard support with Zawgyi input
  • Control + Shift keyboard switching
Features
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Athena is code editor that support opening file iOS Document Picker. It's supporting Google Drive, iCloud Document, Git2Go, etc. It's supporting syntax highlighting for markdown, swift, C#, java, XML,etc. Special feature for Myanmar people is "SUPPORTING BLUETOOTH KEYBOARD". Yes, you can type with Zawgyi in Athena Editor. Using Control + Shift to change the keyboard.

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

Athena Editor4 screens
# Type4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Athena Editor at 4.8 against # Type's 4.1. Athena Editor also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 60%) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. # Type sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Athena Editor asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Athena Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Athena Editor's written reviews are positive against 60% of # Type's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Athena Editor ships an update monthly, # Type every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 4, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Athena Editor versus # Type: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAthena Editor# Type
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4 ratings) — better4.1 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings411 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCOMQUAS Co., LtdfromKK

Customer experience

Athena Editor

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

# Type

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

In-app purchases

None

Athena Editor

No in-app purchases

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 Athena Editor free?
Athena Editor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is # Type free?
# Type is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Athena Editor or # Type?
Athena Editor is rated higher. Athena Editor averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while # Type averages 4.1 from 11 ratings.
Do Athena Editor or # Type have ads?
Neither Athena Editor nor # Type shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Athena Editor or # Type?
Athena Editor ships an update monthly, and # Type every 3 weeks. Most recently, Athena Editor was updated on August 4, 2026 and # Type on September 14, 2026.

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