Comparison

Markdown゜ vs Möbius Sync

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

Head to head
About

Markdown゜

Create and edit Markdown files with a simple yet powerful editor for iOS. Generate PDFs and HTML from your documents, with features like syntax highlighting, line numbers, and autosave. Seamlessly sync with cloud storage and export your work to other apps.

Highlights
  • Create and edit .md files
  • Export to PDF and HTML
  • File synchronization (cloud storage)
  • Syntax highlighting and line numbers
  • Autosave and instant preview
  • Dark mode and custom fonts
Features
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Markdown Pro is a fast, focused Markdown editor for iPhone, iPad and Mac. Write in plain Markdown, or turn on the prettified editor and watch headings, lists, tables, images and task lists render as you type. When you're done, export a polished PDF, an HTML file, or the raw Markdown. WRITE THE WAY YOU LIKE • Prettified editor renders headings, lists, quotes, code blocks and images inline while you type • Or stay in raw Markdown with syntax highlighting and line numbers • Switch between the two with a single tap • Live preview beside your text on iPad and Mac • Smart list continuation and a caret that stays where you put it • Task lists with tappable checkmarks TABLES WITHOUT THE PAIN • Tap the pencil on any rendered table to open the graphical table editor • Add and remove rows and columns without counting pipes • Multiline cells and column alignment • Tables render inline as you edit EXPORT ANYWHERE • Export to PDF, HTML or raw Markdown • Send to any other app, or save straight to Files • Your documents and exports stay on your device AT HOME ON EVERY DEVICE • One app for iPhone, iPad and Mac • Full keyboard support, with menu bar commands and keyboard shortcuts • Multiple windows, and documents as native tabs on Mac • Drag and drop, and open several files at once • Works with the Files app, iCloud Drive, Dropbox, Box, Google Drive and other file providers • iCloud and Recents right on the Mac home screen MAKE IT YOURS • Full light and dark mode support • Pick your syntax highlighting theme • Choose a custom editor font and size • Built-in snippets for headings, links, lists and tables • Find and replace • Autosave, always on Whether you're keeping a journal, writing documentation, drafting a README, taking notes in a meeting or working through a code snippet, Markdown Pro stays out of the way and lets you write.

About

Möbius Sync

Synchronize files between your iOS devices and other Syncthing-supported platforms without relying on cloud storage. Manage multiple folders and remote devices, with options for sandbox or experimental cross-app sandbox syncing.

Highlights
  • File synchronization between iOS and other Syncthing devices
  • No cloud service required
  • Supports multiple folders and remote devices
  • Sync within app sandbox or other app sandboxes (paid)
  • Uses open-source Syncthing engine
Features
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Möbius Sync brings Syncthing to your iPhone or iPad, allowing you to synchronize selected files between iOS devices and other devices supported by Syncthing, without the need for any cloud service. Supports multiple folders and multiple remote devices. Synchronized folders can be created either: 1. in the Möbius Sync sandbox and files can be added to and retrieved from shared folders via the iOS Files app; or 2. (PAID feature) by accessing other apps' sandboxes. This feature is EXPERIMENTAL and may break other app's functionality. Uses the open-source Syncthing engine internally. Usage within the Möbius Sync sandbox is free up to 20MB. Unlimited file sync, including files in other apps' sanboxes is available for a one-time purchase. NOTE: The functionality unlocked by in-app purchase is identical to that in Möbius Sync Pro (which is purchased up-front).

Screenshots

Markdown゜4 screens
Möbius Sync1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Markdown゜ at 4.5 against Möbius Sync's 3.8. Markdown゜ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (473 vs 140). Möbius Sync's advantage is review sentiment (55% vs 31%). On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. Möbius Sync sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Markdown゜ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Markdown゜ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 473 and 140 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 31% of Markdown゜'s written reviews are positive against 55% of Möbius Sync's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Markdown゜ ships an update every 6 weeks, Möbius Sync every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Markdown゜ versus Möbius Sync: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarkdown゜Möbius Sync
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (473 ratings) — better3.8 (140 ratings)
Positive reviews30.8% of reviews55.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings473 — better140
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTeleprompter LLCPickup Infinity Limited

Customer experience

Markdown゜

All ratings473 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral2.5%
Negative9.3%
Written reviews117 reviews
Positive30.8%
Neutral15.4%
Negative53.8%

Möbius Sync

All ratings140 ratings
Positive67.9%
Neutral8.6%
Negative23.6%
Written reviews171 reviews
Positive55.0%
Neutral14.0%
Negative31.0%

User reviews

Markdown゜

From 473 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✨ Simple and intuitive interface
  • 📄 Good markdown preview functionality
  • 🎨 Clean design and lightweight app
  • 📤 Easy PDF and HTML export
  • ☁️ Cloud storage integration (iCloud, Google Drive, OneDrive, NextCloud)

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Cursor jumps to end of document when typing
  • 💾 Files fail to save or save unreliably
  • ⚠️ Data loss and content disappearing
  • 🔄 Reverts to older file versions unexpectedly
  • 📱 Mobile network interference with local file editing

Möbius Sync

From 140 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✅ Effective Syncthing implementation for iOS
  • 💰 Fair one-time purchase model (no subscription)
  • 🔒 Privacy-focused peer-to-peer syncing
  • 📱 Good Files app integration
  • ⚡ Fast file synchronization when working

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Outdated internal Syncthing version (1.28 vs 2.x)
  • 💸 Aggressive paywall at 20MB free limit
  • 🔌 No true background sync (iOS limitation)
  • 🚫 Cannot sync iOS Photos app natively
  • ⚠️ Inconsistent purchase restoration across devices

Bugs and requests

Markdown゜

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • Cursor automatically jumps to end of document after typing any character
  • Text content vanishes without explanation
  • Files fail to save as .md format
  • App gets stuck in error message loop
  • Cannot create new files (plus button not working)
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  • Cannot open .md files after closing them
  • Files revert to older cached versions
  • App crashes on iPadOS 16.1
  • Modifications disappear when editing
  • Chinese input method (bopomofo) not supported
  • Cannot open files from Google Drive
  • Files grayed out and unopenable
  • Text encoding corrupted on save
  • Split-screen keyboard interference
  • View jumps back to cursor position instead of staying scrolled

Requested features

11 requests
  • Word count and character count
  • Internal markdown reference
  • Table support for markdown
  • Code block syntax highlighting
  • Auto-save functionality
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  • File browser/vault view like Obsidian
  • Image support
  • Dedicated save button
  • Disable cache option for synced folders
  • Better toolbar design
  • Split-screen support improvements

Möbius Sync

Reported bugs

16 issues
  • Syncthing version incompatibility with v2.x devices
  • Device discovery limited to 1 of 5 paired devices
  • Insufficient space errors despite available storage
  • Purchase dialog rendering issues on older devices
  • Purchase not persisting after app reinstall
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  • Settings reset after app updates
  • External folder bookmark path cannot be changed
  • .stfolder sync failures and naming conflicts
  • Sync hangs at intermediate percentages
  • Files not appearing in designated folders despite sync confirmation
  • App crashes and becomes unresponsive
  • Language preference not saved between sessions
  • Syncthing disabled errors with no explanation
  • Quick Sync feature not working reliably
  • Accessibility issues with VoiceOver
  • App storage consuming excessive disk space (10GB+)

Requested features

15 requests
  • Update internal Syncthing to version 2.x or higher
  • iOS Photos app sync capability (at least one-way upload)
  • True background synchronization
  • Selective folder sync to save storage space
  • File Provider extension for deeper iOS integration
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  • Widget for continuous background operation
  • Photo library backup functionality
  • Family sharing support for purchases
  • Better UI/UX with custom frontend instead of web interface
  • Automatic sync without manual app opening
  • Support for untrusted devices
  • Folder encryption support
  • Location-based sync triggers
  • More frequent Syncthing core updates
  • Better documentation and setup guides

In-app purchases

None

Markdown゜

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Möbius Sync

One-time1
  • Unlimited file sync$4.99

Questions

Is Markdown゜ free?
Markdown゜ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Möbius Sync free?
Möbius Sync is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Markdown゜ or Möbius Sync?
Markdown゜ is rated higher. Markdown゜ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 473 ratings, while Möbius Sync averages 3.8 from 140 ratings.
Do Markdown゜ or Möbius Sync have ads?
Neither Markdown゜ nor Möbius Sync shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Markdown゜ or Möbius Sync?
Markdown゜ ships an update every 6 weeks, and Möbius Sync every 2 months. Most recently, Markdown゜ was updated on October 9, 2026 and Möbius Sync on October 3, 2026.

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