# # Type vs Markdown Editor and Reader

The clearest difference is review sentiment: # Type at 56% against Markdown Editor and Reader's 15%. # Type also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Markdown Editor and Reader's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. # Type sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month 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.

# Type ships an update every 9 days, Markdown Editor and Reader fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | # Type | Markdown Editor and Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/type-markdown-editor/id1214613873/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **11** | — |
| Positive reviews | **56.4% of reviews** | 15.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 69 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [fromKK](https://appshunter.io/developer/445216892) | [Julian Lau](https://appshunter.io/developer/1603050262) |

## What reviewers say

### # Type

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/type-markdown-editor/id1214613873)

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:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Synchronize | $2.99 | per month |
| Type Premium (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Type Premium (Annual) | $39.99 | per year |
| Developer Support | $0.99 | 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 # Type free?

# Type 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 # Type or Markdown Editor and Reader have ads?

Markdown Editor and Reader shows ads; # Type does not.

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

# Type ships an update every 9 days, and Markdown Editor and Reader fortnightly. Most recently, # Type was updated on November 1, 2026 and Markdown Editor and Reader on October 30, 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.*