# HMScriptEditor vs MarkChart

The clearest difference is price: MarkChart at Free against HMScriptEditor's $11.99. MarkChart also leads on chart position (#146 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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | HMScriptEditor | MarkChart |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $11.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | — | **[4.0 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/markchart-mermaid-editor/id6475648822/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **14** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 72.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#146** |
| Size | 9 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZeeZide GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1176112057) | [Alexandre Colucci](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478787437) |

## What reviewers say

### HMScriptEditor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hmscripteditor/id1483239744)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### MarkChart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/markchart-mermaid-editor/id6475648822)

**Currently charting:** #146 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MarkChart Pro | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*