# iWriter 2 vs Markdown Editor

The clearest difference is price: Markdown Editor at Free against iWriter 2's $9.99. Markdown Editor also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). iWriter 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Markdown Editor is free to download; iWriter 2 costs $9.99 up front. Markdown Editor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iWriter 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

iWriter 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, Markdown Editor every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iWriter 2 | Markdown Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iwriter-2/id1467417914/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **10** | — |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Size | 19 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Serpensoft Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/321979768) | [OKAN KAYCI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807380236) |

## What reviewers say

### iWriter 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iwriter-2/id1467417914)

A minimalist Markdown editor designed for distraction-free writing. It offers MultiMarkdown support with live preview, syntax highlighting, and seamless export to various formats. Organize and manage your documents with a built-in manager.

**Highlights:** Minimalist, distraction-free writing interface, Full MultiMarkdown support with live preview, Syntax highlighting and keyboard shortcuts, Automatic progress saving, Seamless export to HTML, PDF, EPUB, DOCX, LaTeX, Built-in document manager with search, Rebuilt with TextKit 2 for enhanced performance

**In-app purchases:** none


### Markdown Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/markdown-editor-write-and-pdf/id6757811258)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iWriter 2 free?

iWriter 2 costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Markdown Editor free?

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

### Do iWriter 2 or Markdown Editor have ads?

Markdown Editor shows ads; iWriter 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, iWriter 2 or Markdown Editor?

iWriter 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Markdown Editor every 2 months. Most recently, iWriter 2 was updated on October 15, 2026 and Markdown Editor on October 8, 2026.

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