Comparison

# Type vs Readstock

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

Head to head
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

About

Readstock

Features
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ReadStock is an app to quickly save and organize articles you want to read. 【Features】 • Save articles by pasting a URL • Organize with categories and tags • Mark articles as "Read Later" • Favorite articles for quick access • Sort by date added or last viewed • Easy sign-in with Google • Available in Japanese and English Save interesting articles you find while browsing, useful work resources, or anything worth revisiting — ReadStock keeps them all organized and ready when you need them.

Screenshots

# Type4 screens
Readstock3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Readstock at none against # Type's 4. Readstock also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). # Type's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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. # Type sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Readstock asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
# Type versus Readstock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter# TypeReadstock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews56.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB32 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperfromKKtaishiro honda

In-app purchases

4 purchases

# Type

Subscriptions3
  • Synchronize1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • Type Premium (Monthly)14 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Type Premium (Annual)14 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Developer Support$0.99
None

Readstock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is # Type free?
# Type is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Readstock free?
Readstock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do # Type or Readstock have ads?
Readstock shows ads; # Type does not.

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