One Markdown vs GitWriter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
One Markdown
A fast and simple editor for plain text, Markdown, and Textbundle formats. It offers full Markdown display, image previews, math formula rendering, and extensive customization options for themes and fonts. Includes tools for syntax input, table generation, and document outlining.
- Supports CommonMark and GitHub Flavored Markdown
- Full Markdown document display
- Image and math formula previews
- Customizable themes and fonts
- Markdown syntax input menu and keyboard
- Outline and word count view
- Editor & Preview mode
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One Markdown is a simple and fast editor that supports plain text, Markdown and Textbundle. It has the following features: * Base on CommonMark syntax and GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM) extended syntax, supporting TOC, tables, code blocks, math formulas, task lists, footnotes, etc. * Display the text of the Markdown document completely without any deletion. * Images can be displayed directly in the Editor, supporting jpg, png, gif, webP, HEIC and etc. * Math formulas, mermaid and Echarts drawings can be previewed in the editor. * You can set your favorite font or multiple fonts for writing. * You can choose from 11 light themes and 21 dark themes, and also support custom themes. * There is a menu to facilitate the input of Markdown syntax, and a special Markdown syntax keyboard is also provided in iOS. * Convenient tools for generating and formatting Markdown table syntax. * You can view the outline and word count of Markdown documents. * Markdown documents can be previewed and support Editor & Preview mode. Terms of Use: https://www.mweb.im/onemarkdown-terms.html Privacy Policy: https://www.mweb.im/onemarkdown-policy.html PS: The lightweight choice is One Markdown. If you need a complete and powerful app, please take a look at MWeb, I hope you like it!
GitWriter
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Get the mobile Markdown editor for your Git repositories. Write and edit Markdown files directly on your iPhone or iPad, synced with your repositories. Perfect for writers, developers, and content creators who want to capture ideas and collaborate on the go. Write and edit ● Edit Markdown files with a clean, distraction-free interface ● Choose from multiple fonts (sans-serif, serif, monospace) for comfortable writing ● Track word and character count with built-in stats ● Undo and redo changes with full editor support ● Auto-save your work as you type Repository integration ● Browse your Git repositories with secure OAuth login ● Navigate through branches to find exactly what you're looking for ● Create new branches and files directly from your mobile device ● View version history and revert to previous versions ● Sync changes automatically with real-time conflict resolution Write anywhere, anytime ● Save files for offline editing when you're without internet ● Background sync queue uploads your changes when you're back online ● Manage offline cache with easy swipe-to-delete ● Continue writing on planes, trains, or anywhere life takes you Export and share ● Export Markdown files to Word documents ● Share files directly from the app ● Access your writing from any device through your Git repositories Upgrade to GitWriter Backer (available in select countries) ● Create new files and branches on the go ● Save unlimited files for offline editing ● Access full version history and revert to any commit ● Export to Word documents ● Remove file restrictions and edit any file in your repos Note: If you subscribe via Apple, payment will be charged to App Store Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the rate of the selected plan. Subscriptions and auto-renewal may be managed by going to Account Settings after purchase. Privacy policy: https://gitwriter.io/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: GitWriter at weekly against One Markdown's monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. One Markdown sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year and GitWriter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
One Markdown ships an update monthly, GitWriter weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | One Markdown | GitWriter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (141 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 81.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 141 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.5 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 禄海 区 | Anthony Brooks |
In-app purchases
One Markdown
- One Markdown Yearly Subscribe$3.991 Year
- One Markdown for Mac$9.99
- One Markdown for iPhone/iPad$9.99
GitWriter
- Monthly Backer$1.991 Month
- Yearly Backer$14.991 Year









