# Orgro vs Simple Markdown Editor

The clearest difference is rating: Simple Markdown Editor at 5.0 against Orgro's 4.1. Orgro's advantage is review sentiment (78% vs 50%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Orgro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Simple Markdown Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Simple Markdown Editor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 3 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of Orgro's written reviews are positive against 50% of Simple Markdown Editor's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Orgro ships an update weekly, Simple Markdown Editor every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Orgro | Simple Markdown Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orgro/id1512580074/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-markdown-editor/id6444049843/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **77.8% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 47 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aaron Madlon-Kay](https://appshunter.io/developer/1512580073) | [YUKI TANAIKE](https://appshunter.io/developer/478558546) |

## What reviewers say

### Orgro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orgro/id1512580074)

This app allows you to view and edit Org Mode files on your mobile device. It supports essential Org features like TODO toggling, notifications, and search, with syntax highlighting and LaTeX rendering for a rich viewing experience.

**Highlights:** TODO and checkbox toggling, Org Agenda notifications, Document search and filtering, Org Crypt encryption/decryption, Syntax highlighting and LaTeX rendering, Section expansion/collapse

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Orgro Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |


### Simple Markdown Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-markdown-editor/id6444049843)

Easily edit markdown text with syntax highlighting, image and table support, and intuitive controls. Switch seamlessly between editing and preview modes, with auto-save and easy export options. Ideal for notes, meeting minutes, and writing.

**Highlights:** Syntax highlighting, Image and table support, Intuitive editing, Split-screen preview, Auto-save functionality, Export and share options, Dark theme support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Simple Markdown Pro Monthly. | $0.99 | per month |
| Simple Markdown Pro (Annual) | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Orgro free?

Orgro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Simple Markdown Editor free?

Simple Markdown Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Orgro or Simple Markdown Editor?

Simple Markdown Editor is rated higher. Orgro averages 4.1 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Simple Markdown Editor averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Orgro or Simple Markdown Editor have ads?

Neither Orgro nor Simple Markdown Editor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Orgro or Simple Markdown Editor?

Orgro ships an update weekly, and Simple Markdown Editor every 3 weeks. Most recently, Orgro was updated on September 26, 2026 and Simple Markdown Editor on September 17, 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.*