# # Type vs Markdown+ Text & Code Editor

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.

# 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.

## The numbers

| Metric | # Type | Markdown+ Text & Code Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $9.99 |
| Rating | **[4.1 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/type-markdown-editor/id1214613873/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **11** | — |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Size | 58 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [fromKK](https://appshunter.io/developer/445216892) | [Zetegy LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441879472) |

## 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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Synchronize | $2.99 | per month |
| Slide upgrade(Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Slide upgrade(Annual) | $39.99 | per year |
| Developer Support | $0.99 | one-time |


### Markdown+ Text & Code Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/markdown-plus-text-and-code-editor/id1670042061)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Markdown+ Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Markdown+ Yearly | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is # Type free?

# Type is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Markdown+ Text & Code Editor free?

Markdown+ Text & Code Editor costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Do # Type or Markdown+ Text & Code Editor have ads?

Neither # Type nor Markdown+ Text & Code Editor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, # Type or Markdown+ Text & Code Editor?

# Type ships an update every 3 weeks, and Markdown+ Text & Code Editor every 11 days. Most recently, # Type was updated on September 14, 2026 and Markdown+ Text & Code Editor on September 18, 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.*