Comparison

Markdown Notes vs Markdown Editor and Reader

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

Head to head
About

Markdown Notes

Create, format, and export notes using Markdown with a professional writing tool. Features include syntax highlighting, a dedicated input keyboard, and multi-format export options. Customize themes and text size for a personalized writing experience.

Highlights
  • Markdown syntax highlighting
  • Markdown input/editing keyboard
  • Multi-format file export and sharing
  • Customizable theme colors
  • Adjustable text size
Features
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Markdown Notes is a professional Markdown writing tool. Markdown Notes is unique and innovative, allowing you to create and use your notes. You can create, typeset, and export in Markdown Notes, which can be done very simply and works very well. [Features] * Support Markdown syntax highlighting * Markdown syntax input / editing keyboard * File multi-format export, share * Theme color free replacement * Support for adjusting the text size when writing

About

Markdown Editor and Reader

Easily create, edit, and preview Markdown files on your mobile device. Import existing .md files and share them with others directly from the app.

Highlights
  • Create Markdown files
  • Edit existing .md files
  • Preview Markdown content
  • Import .md files
  • Share files
Features
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Write Markdown as easily as plain text. Markdown Editor opens in an instant – no account, no setup. For notes, READMEs, documentation, blog posts, to-do lists and anything that should look good. WRITE WITH SYNTAX HIGHLIGHTING Headings, bold, italic, code, links, lists and quotes are highlighted as you type. The Markdown characters step back so your words stay in focus – and the editor stays smooth even with long documents. FORMAT WITHOUT SEARCHING • A formatting bar above the keyboard: heading, bold, italic, lists, checklists, links, code, quotes, tables and images in one tap • Lists continue by themselves when you press Return • Keyboard shortcuts ⌘B, ⌘I and ⌘K on iPad PREVIEW AND READ One tap on the eye shows your document beautifully formatted – with tables, checklists, nested lists, code blocks and images. On iPad, see your text and the live preview side by side. Documents can also open straight in the preview, perfect for reading. REAL FILES, NOTHING LOCKED IN Your documents are plain .md files in the Files app under “On My iPhone › Markdown Editor”. Open Markdown and text files from iCloud Drive or other apps and edit them right where they are. ORGANIZED YOUR WAY • Folders with their own color and icon • Pin what matters to the top • Sort by date, name, or your own order with drag and drop • Search finds every word across all your documents • Find and replace, word count, reading time, printing MARKDOWN EDITOR PRO For when you want more – as a monthly or yearly subscription: • No ads • iCloud sync between iPhone and iPad • Export to PDF and HTML, beautifully formatted • Eight designs, from warm paper to deep black midnight • Widgets for your Home Screen and Lock Screen • Version history: bring back any earlier draft • App lock and a private folder with Face ID Payment is charged to your Apple Account. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel it anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://jlau.netlify.app/markdown-editor/privacy/ Markdown Editor is built by an independent developer. If you enjoy it, a rating means a lot!

Screenshots

Markdown Notes4 screens
Markdown Editor and Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Markdown Notes at 67% against Markdown Editor and Reader's 15%. Markdown Notes also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.0). Markdown Editor and Reader's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, 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. Markdown Notes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Markdown Editor and Reader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Markdown Notes versus Markdown Editor and Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarkdown NotesMarkdown Editor and Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better15.4% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer俊川 林Julian Lau

Customer experience

Markdown Notes

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Markdown Editor and Reader

Written reviews13 reviews
Positive15.4%
Neutral7.7%
Negative76.9%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Markdown Notes

One-time1
  • Pro Version$0.99
2 purchases

Markdown Editor and Reader

Subscriptions2
  • Markdown Editor Pro7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Markdown Editor Pro Yearly7 Days trial$17.991 Year

Questions

Is Markdown Notes free?
Markdown Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Markdown Editor and Reader free?
Markdown Editor and Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Markdown Notes or Markdown Editor and Reader have ads?
Markdown Editor and Reader shows ads; Markdown Notes does not.

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