# GTW vs Blockquote Markdown Editor

The clearest difference is price: Blockquote Markdown Editor at Free against GTW's $5.99. Blockquote Markdown Editor also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.1) and review sentiment (68% vs 55%). GTW's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#188 vs unranked). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Blockquote Markdown Editor is free to download; GTW costs $5.99 up front. Blockquote Markdown Editor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GTW asks for nothing beyond the download.

Blockquote Markdown Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32 and 26 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of GTW's written reviews are positive against 68% of Blockquote Markdown Editor's.

GTW ships an update every 3 weeks, Blockquote Markdown Editor every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and July 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GTW | Blockquote Markdown Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.1 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gtw-markdown-and-text-editor/id1225146526/reviews) | **[4.4 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blockquote-markdown-editor/id1396620426/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **32** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | 55.3% of reviews | **67.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#188** | — |
| Size | 53 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christoph Gogolin](https://appshunter.io/developer/511901280) | [Muhammad-Sharif Moustafa](https://appshunter.io/developer/887309900) |

## What reviewers say

### GTW

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gtw-markdown-and-text-editor/id1225146526)

**Currently charting:** #188 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

A plain text and Markdown editor optimized for fast editing of local and remote files. Supports cloud storage, FTP, SFTP, and offers advanced features like syntax highlighting, snippets, and markdown preview.

**Highlights:** Edit local and remote files (Dropbox, OneDrive, FTP, SFTP), Markdown preview, convert, and export (PDF, DOCX, HTML), Syntax highlighting for popular coding languages, Snippets with placeholder support, Focus Mode for distraction-free editing, External keyboard and iPad Pro support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Blockquote Markdown Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blockquote-markdown-editor/id1396620426)

This app is a powerful editor for Markdown and plain text documents, offering full integration with the Files app for seamless document management across various cloud services. It provides a live preview, robust text editing features, and supports a comprehensive range of Markdown syntax.

**Highlights:** Full Files app integration, Markdown thumbnails in Files app, Comprehensive Markdown support, Live preview, Flexible interface, Auto-save, Split View and Slide Over support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Upgrade | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GTW free?

GTW costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Blockquote Markdown Editor free?

Blockquote Markdown Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GTW or Blockquote Markdown Editor?

Blockquote Markdown Editor is rated higher. GTW averages 3.1 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Blockquote Markdown Editor averages 4.4 from 26 ratings.

### Do GTW or Blockquote Markdown Editor have ads?

Neither GTW nor Blockquote Markdown Editor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GTW or Blockquote Markdown Editor?

GTW ships an update every 3 weeks, and Blockquote Markdown Editor every 11 days. Most recently, GTW was updated on September 19, 2026 and Blockquote Markdown Editor on July 17, 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.*