Comparison

HMScriptEditor vs MarkChart

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

Head to head
About

HMScriptEditor

This app provides a simple editor and runner for HomeMatic scripts, designed for home automation software developers. It offers syntax highlighting and allows scripts to be run and tested directly on preconfigured CCU base stations.

Highlights
  • HomeMatic script editing
  • Script runner
  • Syntax highlighting
  • iCloud document integration
  • Direct script execution
  • CCU base station compatibility
Features
Read full description

The HMScriptEditor for iOS is a companion to the HMScriptEditor for macOS. While it can be used standalone, it is more useful to occasionally run a script stored in iCloud documents using some desktop editor. HMScriptEditor is a very simple editor and runner for HomeMatic ("Rega") scripts. HomeMatic is a smart home automation system by eq-3. The editor is a tool for home automation software developers, it is not intended for end users. Note: This works with HomeMatic CCU 1/2/3 base stations or RaspberryMatic installations. The HomeMatic IP Access Points (HMIP-HAP, HSU1) are NOT compatible. The "Remote Homematic script API" needs to be enabled in the CCU firewall settings. The editor features syntax highlighting. Scripts can be directly started from within the editor. Run and test them on any preconfigured CCU. Checkout the support page in case you have any questions or feedback.

About

MarkChart

This app allows you to easily create and preview diagrams using a Markdown-inspired text syntax. It offers templates for various diagram types and supports automatic updates when used with external editors. Export your creations to common image formats.

Highlights
  • Mermaid diagram editing
  • Real-time preview
  • Built-in templates
  • Automatic updates
  • Export to PDF, PNG, SVG
  • Syntax highlighting
  • Dark Mode support
Features
Read full description

Create beautiful Mermaid diagrams at the speed of thought. MarkChart gives you a focused editor, live preview, visual canvas, built-in templates, and polished exports in a native iPhone and iPad app. Mermaid is a Markdown-inspired syntax for defining diagrams with text. Use MarkChart to create flowcharts, sequence diagrams, state diagrams, class diagrams, entity relationship diagrams, Gantt charts, timelines, mind maps, Venn diagrams, pie charts, requirement diagrams, Git graphs, user journeys, and more. Start with a template, edit the Mermaid source with syntax highlighting, refine your diagram visually on the interactive canvas, then share it as PDF, PNG, or SVG. CREATE BEAUTIFUL DIAGRAMS Turn Mermaid text into polished diagrams in a focused iPhone and iPad app. EDIT MERMAID DIAGRAMS Create and edit your Mermaid diagrams directly in MarkChart. THEMES AND SYNTAX HIGHLIGHTING Choose polished themes and understand your diagram source with syntax highlighting. VISUAL EDITING Edit diagrams visually with the interactive canvas. TEMPLATES Instantly create sequence diagrams, state diagrams, flowcharts and more. DIAGRAM TYPES Create flowcharts, sequence diagrams, state diagrams, Venn diagrams, mind maps, timelines, Gantt charts, Git graphs, class diagrams, entity relationship diagrams, user journeys, pie charts, Sankey diagrams, XY charts, and more. QUICK LOOK Preview your .mmd and .mermaid files right from the Files app. EXPORT Easily export your diagrams to PDF, PNG, and SVG formats. SHORTCUTS Create automations with the Shortcuts app. FITS RIGHT AT HOME MarkChart is optimized for iOS and iPadOS, with Dark Mode support. MARKCHART PRO MarkChart Pro is an optional one-time universal purchase for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. Privacy Policy: https://markchart.app/privacypolicy/ Terms of use: https://markchart.app/terms/ If you have any questions or ideas, please reach out at support@markchart.app

Screenshots

HMScriptEditor4 screens
MarkChart4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MarkChart at Free against HMScriptEditor's $11.99. MarkChart also leads on chart position (#75 vs unranked). HMScriptEditor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (100% vs 73%). On ads 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

MarkChart is free to download; HMScriptEditor costs $11.99 up front. MarkChart sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. HMScriptEditor asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HMScriptEditor ships an update every 5 days, MarkChart every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 14, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
HMScriptEditor versus MarkChart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHMScriptEditorMarkChart
Price$11.99Free — better
Rating—4.0 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better72.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—14 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank—#75 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZeeZide GmbHAlexandre Colucci

Customer experience

HMScriptEditor

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

MarkChart

All ratings14 ratings
Positive78.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative21.4%
Written reviews66 reviews
Positive72.7%
Neutral6.1%
Negative21.2%

In-app purchases

None

HMScriptEditor

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

MarkChart

One-time1
  • MarkChart Pro$12.99

Questions

Is HMScriptEditor free?
HMScriptEditor costs $11.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MarkChart free?
MarkChart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HMScriptEditor or MarkChart have ads?
Neither HMScriptEditor nor MarkChart shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HMScriptEditor or MarkChart?
HMScriptEditor ships an update every 5 days, and MarkChart every 3 weeks. Most recently, HMScriptEditor was updated on August 14, 2026 and MarkChart on October 2, 2026.

Other comparisons