Markdown Editor vs Notelane
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Markdown Editor
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# MKD - Live preview Markdown Editor - ## Features - Live preview - you can see the results of your input in real-time. - Screen switching - you can switch to three screens: a live view screen, a preview screen, and an edit screen. - Zoom in/out - you can change the font size. - Text Sharing - you can share the markdown text to other applications from action button. - Input assistance - you can easy to access markdown-characters. - Quick Search - you can search your markdown-texts. - you can delete an item by swiping it. - Supporting CommonMark Spec and GitHub Flavored Markdown Spec
Notelane
This app allows you to write and edit notes using markdown with live formatting. It stores your notes as standard .md files in any folder you choose, including cloud storage, and offers features like wikilinks, tags, revision history, and note statistics.
- Live markdown rendering
- Supports local and cloud storage
- Wikilinks for note connection
- Tag-based organization
- Revision history
- PDF export
- Note statistics
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Write in markdown and see your formatting come to life as you type — headings, bold, italic, links, code blocks, checklists, and more — all rendered inline. Your files. Your folders. Your way. Notelane works directly with the files on your device. On first launch, pick any folder — local storage, iCloud Drive, Dropbox, or any connected cloud provider visible in the Files app. Your notes stay as standard .md files, fully portable and never locked in. Write with clarity A distraction-free editor with live formatting that renders your markdown as you type. No toggle between "edit" and "preview" — just write. Store notes anywhere Pick any folder on your device or in the cloud. Notelane works with iCloud Drive, Google Drive, Dropbox, or any storage provider visible in the Files app. Connect your thinking Link notes together with [[wikilinks]] and organize with #tags to build your own personal knowledge base — no complex setup required. Stay in control Revision history lets you restore previous versions of any note. PDF export and sharing are built in. A trash bin keeps deleted notes recoverable. Organize your way Nested folders, pinning, and tag-based filtering keep everything tidy. A clean sidebar puts your entire library one tap away. Note statistics Word count, character count, paragraphs, and estimated reading time — always available at a glance. Your writing deserves a home that respects simplicity. Notelane is that home.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Notelane at every 2 weeks against Markdown Editor's every 2 months. Markdown Editor's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Markdown Editor ships an update every 2 months, Notelane every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Markdown Editor | Notelane |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Keiko Nishie | Asterios Digital GmbH |
In-app purchases
Markdown Editor
No in-app purchases
Notelane
No in-app purchases
