Comparison

# Type vs Spanly

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

Spanly

Features
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Spanly turns the time that matters into a clear visual gauge. Exams, birthdays, anniversaries, project deadlines—see what’s left with numbers and progress bars, and change how you spend each day. KEY FEATURES • Countdown and progress gauges for every goal • Display units: seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks, months, or years • To-Do lists with subtasks, linked checkmarks, and quantity progress • Calendar view for scheduled tasks • Home Screen widgets so you can check progress without opening the app • Dark mode and multi-language support PREMIUM Enjoy full access for the first 30 days. After that, unlock widgets, To-Dos, calendar, and an ad-free experience with a one-time Premium purchase. Keep your focus on what matters next—with Spanly.

Screenshots

# Type4 screens
Spanly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: # Type at none against Spanly's shown. Spanly's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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 and Spanly sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

# Type ships an update every 3 weeks, Spanly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
# Type versus Spanly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter# TypeSpanly
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperfromKKRina Hayashi

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
1 purchases

Spanly

One-time1
  • Spanly Premium$4.99

Questions

Is # Type free?
# Type is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spanly free?
Spanly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do # Type or Spanly have ads?
Spanly shows ads; # Type does not.
Which is updated more often, # Type or Spanly?
# Type ships an update every 3 weeks, and Spanly every 5 weeks. Most recently, # Type was updated on September 14, 2026 and Spanly on September 28, 2026.

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