# # Type vs Marky

The clearest difference is ads: # Type at none against Marky's shown. # Type also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Marky's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. # Type sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Marky sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

# Type ships an update every 3 weeks, Marky daily. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | # Type | Marky |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| 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 | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 58 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [fromKK](https://appshunter.io/developer/445216892) | [takumi otani](https://appshunter.io/developer/6788743778) |

## 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 |


### Marky

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marky/id6788743776)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Marky Pro | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is # Type free?

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

### Is Marky free?

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

### Do # Type or Marky have ads?

Marky shows ads; # Type does not.

### Which is updated more often, # Type or Marky?

# Type ships an update every 3 weeks, and Marky daily. Most recently, # Type was updated on September 14, 2026 and Marky on September 11, 2026.

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