Comparison

Markdown゜ vs Toastmaster

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

Toastmaster

Features
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The digital toastmaster assistant in your pocket. Toastmaster is a stylish tool for planning and managing weddings, parties, and life’s great milestones. Keep track of speeches, meals, performances, and deadlines—from the first toast to the last dance. KEY FEATURES Plan with Ease and Clarity Time allocation, sections, deadlines, and duration suggestions. Use our ready-made templates as a starting point—from classic weddings to receptions and corporate events. Run the Party with Confidence Live Mode with timers, "drift" calculations, and focus-view. Always know exactly where you are in the schedule and how long the current speech has been running. Deadlines for Time-Critical Moments The wedding dance must happen before midnight. Set a deadline, and the app warns you if the program is slipping. Export Your Schedule Generate a PDF for printing or an iCal file for your calendar—perfect for sharing with the couple, the kitchen, or the planning committee. Editorial Design Beautiful typographic design inspired by classic book layouts. Features both Dark and Light modes that follow your iPhone’s system theme. FREE VS. PRO The free version covers smaller events (up to 3 items, blank template). Toastmaster Pro (One-time purchase) unlocks: • All pre-built templates • Dynamic Island & LiveAction on lock screen • Unlimited schedule items • Deadlines & time-critical alerts • PDF & iCal export PRIVACY Toastmaster stores all your data locally on your device. We do not send data to any servers. We have no analytics, no tracking, and no ads. Enjoy the celebration!

Screenshots

Markdown゜4 screens
Toastmaster4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Markdown゜ at none against Toastmaster's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Toastmaster sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Markdown゜ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Markdown゜ versus Toastmaster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarkdown゜Toastmaster
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (473 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews30.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings473 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTeleprompter LLCAllan Mulvad Kristensen

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

Toastmaster

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Markdown゜

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Toastmaster

One-time1
  • Toastmaster Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Markdown゜ free?
Markdown゜ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Toastmaster free?
Toastmaster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Markdown゜ or Toastmaster have ads?
Neither Markdown゜ nor Toastmaster shows ads.

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