M Editor vs QingMo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
M Editor
A mobile code editor that allows you to perform PC-like tasks on your smartphone or tablet. It supports FTP connections, file editing, directory creation, and source code retrieval. Ideal for developers on the go.
- Code editing on mobile
- FTP connection support
- File and directory management
- Website source code retrieval
- JSON data analysis
- File output via email
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This is a code editor for smartphones and tablets. This code editor supports FTP connection. You can do the work you have been doing on the PC with the terminal you are using now. During the move? Travel destinations? Have you ever needed a PC even in such a case? Edit files, create directories, preview files, get website source code, code scraping (by jQuery), JSON data analysis, file output (in mail etc.) What file extension can I create? Newly created text file html, css, js, json, txt, xml, cgi, php, pl, py, rb However, files downloaded by FTP can be edited with the same extension. In addition, the image file corresponds to jpg, png, gif.
QingMo
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QingMo is a cross-platform Markdown editor built for a smooth writing flow. Edit on the left, see the rendered result on the right in real time — no more switching back and forth between syntax and output. — Live Preview — Rendering kicks in the moment you stop typing, with millisecond response. Switch freely between source, split, and preview modes. In split mode the editor and preview scroll in sync, so you never lose your place in long documents. — Navigate Long Documents — - Minimap: a structural overview on the right edge, color-coded by headings, body, and code. Click or drag to jump — accurate even with soft wrapping. - Sticky Header: keeps the full heading path of your current position pinned at the top while scrolling; click any level to jump back. - Two-way Linked Highlight: select text on one side and the matching text on the other is highlighted automatically. (All optional, toggleable in Settings, off by default.) — Full Markdown Support — - CommonMark: headings, emphasis, lists, quotes, links, images, rules - GitHub Flavored Markdown: tables, task lists, strikethrough, autolinks - KaTeX math: inline $...$ and block $$...$$, rendered offline - Superscript and subscript for chemical formulas and math notes - Syntax highlighting for dozens of languages: Python, Swift, Rust, Go, Java, JavaScript, SQL, and more — Fast Input — One-tap toolbar for bold, headings, lists, tables, formulas and more. On mobile, a quick-symbol bar sits above the keyboard so hard-to-type characters are always within reach. Full keyboard shortcuts for external keyboard users. — Consistent Across Devices + iCloud Sync — iPhone, iPad, and Mac share the same rendering core for consistent results everywhere. Turn on iCloud and your documents sync automatically across devices signed in to your Apple ID. — Handy File Management — A built-in file explorer: create, rename, delete, duplicate, and drag items into folders. Export to PDF or a single self-contained HTML file for easy sharing and archiving. — Privacy First — QingMo collects no personal data and contains no ads or trackers. Your documents stay in the local folder you choose or in your own iCloud container. — QingMo Pro (optional) — The core writing experience is free forever. A one-time QingMo Pro purchase (no subscription) unlocks advanced extras: - Mermaid diagrams (flowcharts, sequences, Gantt) - One-tap publishing and Chinese typography tools (auto spacing, simplified/traditional conversion) - Advanced PDF export (themes, headers/footers, page numbers, watermark, cover) and long-image export - Version history, detailed word count, focus mode, and image archiving Purchase is handled entirely by the App Store, and "Restore Purchases" is available. Whether you are writing technical notes, organizing to-dos, drafting papers, or capturing ideas, QingMo keeps you focused on the content.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: QingMo at every 3 weeks against M Editor's every 6 months. M Editor's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. M Editor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and QingMo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
M Editor ships an update every 6 months, QingMo every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | M Editor | QingMo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 9.0.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kazutaka Sakamoto | 兆卓 张 |
In-app purchases
M Editor
- FTP Upload$3.99
QingMo
- QingMo Pro (Lifetime)$4.99









