Comparison

Writemator vs MarkdownNote

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

Head to head
About

Writemator

This app provides a distraction-free writing environment for iOS and iPadOS. It offers robust text editing features, extensive customization options, and seamless integration with cloud storage and system tools.

Highlights
  • Distraction-free writing interface
  • Built-in Files App Support
  • Multiple Window and Drag and Drop for iPadOS
  • Search, Replace, Synonyms, and Antonyms
  • Dropbox Sync and TextExpander Support
  • Customizable fonts, colors, and line spacing
  • Keyboard shortcuts and extended keyboard row
Features
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◉ "New Apps We Love" - Apple ◉ "A solid new alternative to text editors like iA Writer and 1Writer" - Federico Viticci ◉ "I like the program very much" - Michael D. Shear ◉ "Best New App for iPad and iPhone" - imore.com ◉ "The original distraction-free writing app" - idownloadblog.com ◉ "WriteRoom for iOS lives on as Writemator" - Jesse Grosjean, founder of Hog Bay Software Writemator is based on the source code of WriteRoom app for iOS & iPadOS with all bug fixes and new features. FEATURES: • Based on WriteRoom source code for iOS & iPadOS. Fast handling of large documents. • Updated for the latest iOS and iPadOS with all bug fixes and new features. • Built-in Files App Support. • Support Multiple Window feature for iPadOS. • Drag and Drop Support (for items like plain text, xml, html, URLs, etc.) of iPadOS (in Split View). • Touch ID/ Passcode/ Face ID support. • Search tool that lets you search for and find every document that contains your search text. • TypeWriter Mode. • Live Word Counter. • Customizable System Dark Mode. • Reading Time option available. • Lined Paper option available. • Dropbox Sync API V2. Support both "Sync Automatically" and "Manual Sync". • Writemator allows you to choose the folder with which you link in your Dropbox account. • Keyboard Shortcuts. Toal 58 keyboard shortcuts are available (excluding iPadOS system keyboard shortcuts). • Quick Search & Replace text feature available. Works great even for a document with more than 500,000 words. • Synonyms, Antonyms, Rhyming words for a selected word. • Drag-to-scroll scroll bar for quick navigation bigger documents. Just like desktop app scrolling. • In full-screen view, tap margins to move cursor toward margin (iPad only). • Many new fonts are added like iA Writer Duospace, IBM Plex, SF UI Text, etc. More than 150 fonts are available. • Extended keyboard row with customizable keys. • Dark Mode keyboard. • Support TextExpander Touch Expansion. Updated to the latest SDKs of TETouch. • Document Picker Support. Support "Import" and "Export" methods of document picker. • Access Writemator files in iOS Files app. • Extra app icons available to change the app icon. • Customize your text and background color to any color, line spacing, font size to make your own writing room. • Line spacing is improved from the older version of WriteRoom. Margin option is available. • Siri Shortcuts. • Tint color option. • Sort the folder list by name or date, descending. • Hide or unhide status bar. Dark mode status bar for dark background • Scroll headings during typing to hide headings. • Rename your document or folder. • Swipe to delete a document or a folder. • Detect links in a document. • Support text right to left (useful for writers for languages like in Arabic) • Powerful URLs scheme support • Export and share file in PDF format. • Hide or show file extensions ;html, css, plain text, ft, etc.

About

MarkdownNote

This app provides a dedicated keyboard and real-time preview to simplify writing Markdown. Effortlessly insert syntax, copy notes with one tap, and enjoy a clean interface for blogs, reports, and organized notes.

Highlights
  • Dedicated Markdown keyboard
  • Real-time preview
  • One-tap copy
  • Simple and intuitive design
  • Markdown syntax insertion
Features
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“Markdown Memo Pad” is a simple editor app that makes writing Markdown effortless. Equipped with a dedicated keyboard and real-time preview functionality, it enhances your Markdown writing experience, making it smoother and more comfortable. ・ Key Features • Dedicated Markdown Keyboard – Quickly insert headings, bold text, links, and other Markdown syntax with a single tap • Real-time Preview – Instantly check how your Markdown will look with just one tap • One-Tap Copy – Copy your Markdown notes instantly and use them for blogs, reports, and more • Simple & Intuitive Design – A clean, user-friendly UI with no unnecessary clutter ・ Recommended for • Those who write blog posts or technical notes in Markdown • People who want to organize their notes efficiently for work or study • Anyone looking for a simple and easy-to-use Markdown editor “Markdown Memo Pad” is a versatile tool suitable for both beginners and advanced users. Make your Markdown writing experience more enjoyable and seamless!

Screenshots

Writemator4 screens
MarkdownNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MarkdownNote at 100% against Writemator's 54%. MarkdownNote also leads on price ($1.99 vs $2.99). Writemator's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Writemator costs $2.99 and MarkdownNote $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Writemator ships an update every 6 days, MarkdownNote every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Writemator versus MarkdownNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWritematorMarkdownNote
Price$2.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.0 (58 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings58 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAmit ChaudharyOsawa Takuya

Customer experience

Writemator

All ratings58 ratings
Positive74.1%
Neutral1.7%
Negative24.1%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive53.7%
Neutral2.4%
Negative43.9%

MarkdownNote

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Writemator

No in-app purchases

None

MarkdownNote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Writemator free?
Writemator costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MarkdownNote free?
MarkdownNote costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Writemator or MarkdownNote have ads?
Neither Writemator nor MarkdownNote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Writemator or MarkdownNote?
Writemator ships an update every 6 days, and MarkdownNote every 2 weeks. Most recently, Writemator was updated on September 3, 2026 and MarkdownNote on September 7, 2026.

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