# Type vs Markdown+ Text & Code Editor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
# 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.
- Easy Markdown preview
- Auto-saving of files
- Direct posting to Qiita/GitHub
- Spotlight search integration
- Cross-device synchronization
- Import Markdown via extensions
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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
Markdown+ Text & Code Editor
This native editor offers real-time Markdown and LaTeX rendering with dynamic variables for complex calculations and reusable components. Enjoy a distraction-free interface, seamless cross-device syncing, and advanced code highlighting across Apple devices.
- Real-time Markdown and LaTeX previews
- Dynamic variables for calculations
- Code highlighting for 140+ languages
- Split-view editing
- Seamless cross-device syncing
- Dark mode and custom themes
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Introducing the native, real-time Markdown editor with superpowers. Markdown+ has been meticulously crafted for Vision Pro, iPhone, iPad, and Mac. With blazing-fast performance and powerful features like dynamic variables and real-time math rendering, Markdown+ delivers an unparalleled experience across all your Apple devices. Modern Editing Tools Experience the perfect balance of simplicity and power with our distraction-free interface. The split-view design lets you edit Markdown on one side while watching your content come alive instantly on the other—with perfect synchronized scrolling and jump-to-selection capabilities. Tables, Images, Links Easily create embed tables, images, and links, without having to memorize the markup. Live Code & Math Highlighting Create beautiful documents with advanced syntax highlighting for code blocks across 140+ programming languages. Write complex mathematical formulas with LaTeX-style syntax and watch them render in real-time with professional typesetting. Smart Variables System Transform your documents with the unique Variables feature. Create reusable components for names, dates, and complex expressions. Need to calculate sin(90)+cos(80)? Simply define it once, then reference it throughout your document—changes update everywhere automatically. Use Variables to evaluate or chain multiple mathematical expression right within your document, and use the vast library of built-in functions. Dark Mode & Custom Themes Work comfortably day or night with full dark mode support and customizable themes that perfectly complement your workflow and personal style. Performance Without Compromise Built with a native-first approach, Markdown+ delivers exceptional speed even with massive documents. Our optimized parsing engine ensures real-time previews update instantly as you type, without draining your battery or slowing down your device. Seamless Cross-Device Experience Whether you're working on Vision Pro, Mac, iPad, or iPhone, Markdown+ adapts perfectly to each screen with device-specific optimizations. Start a document on your Mac and seamlessly continue on your iPhone—your experience remains consistently excellent. One-Time Purchase, Lifetime Value No subscriptions. No in-app purchases. No hidden costs. Buy Markdown+ once and use it forever on all your devices with Family Sharing included. All future updates and features are yours at no additional cost. Learn more: EULA: https://zetegy.com/eula/markdown/ Privacy policy: https://zetegy.com/privacy/markdown/ Terms of use: https://zetegy.com/terms/markdown/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: # Type at Free against Markdown+ Text & Code Editor's $9.99. # Type also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 40%). Markdown+ Text & Code Editor's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 weeks). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
# Type is free to download; Markdown+ Text & Code Editor costs $9.99 up front. # Type sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Markdown+ Text & Code Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
# Type ships an update every 3 weeks, Markdown+ Text & Code Editor every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | # Type | Markdown+ Text & Code Editor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $9.99 |
| Rating | 4.1 (11 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews — better | 40.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | fromKK | Zetegy LLC |
Customer experience
# Type
Markdown+ Text & Code Editor
In-app purchases
# Type
- Synchronize1 Month trial$2.991 Month
- Slide upgrade(Monthly)$3.991 Month
- Slide upgrade(Annual)$39.991 Year
- Developer Support$0.99
Markdown+ Text & Code Editor
- Markdown+ Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Markdown+ Yearly14 Days trial$9.991 Year
Questions
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