# Buchen vs Simple Markdown Editor

The clearest difference is rating: Simple Markdown Editor at 5.0 against Buchen's 4.1. Simple Markdown Editor also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). Buchen's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (62% vs 50%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simple Markdown Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Buchen asks for nothing beyond the download.

Simple Markdown Editor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buchen has 15 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of Buchen'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.

Buchen ships an update every 2 months, Simple Markdown Editor every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buchen | Simple Markdown Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buchen-bookmarks/id1549093588/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-markdown-editor/id6444049843/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **61.5% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 11 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [William Baer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549093590) | [YUKI TANAIKE](https://appshunter.io/developer/478558546) |

## What reviewers say

### Buchen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buchen-bookmarks/id1549093588)

Manage your web links with this bookmark organizer. Tag, sort into folders, and add notes to your saved sites. Import/export bookmarks and access them via widgets or share sheets.

**Highlights:** Tagging and folder organization, Bookmark pinning, Add notes to bookmarks, Import/export bookmarks (JSON, HTML), Share sheet integration, QR code generation, App styling and widgets, Biometric app lock

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Buchen free?

Buchen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Simple Markdown Editor free?

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

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

Simple Markdown Editor is rated higher. Buchen averages 4.1 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Simple Markdown Editor averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

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

Neither Buchen nor Simple Markdown Editor shows ads.

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

Buchen ships an update every 2 months, and Simple Markdown Editor every 3 weeks. Most recently, Buchen was updated on September 23, 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.*