Comparison

MermaidEditor vs Markdown Editor for Safari

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MermaidEditor

Create and edit diagrams and charts using mermaid-js syntax with real-time preview. Export your creations as PNG or SVG files and share them across all your Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Mermaid-js syntax highlighting
  • Code completion
  • Instant preview
  • Export to PNG/SVG
  • Cross-device editing
  • QuickLook preview extension
Features
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MermaidEditor is a diagram and chart editor, powered by mermaid-js. And MermaidEditor supports iPhone, iPad and Mac, with one app you can edit diagram everywhere on any device. MermaidEditor supports mermaid-js syntax highlighting and code completion, so it can help writing diagram and chart clearly, easily and quickly. You can also easily export charts as PNG images or SVG files from the editor, or share image to other people with system actions. √ All Platforms - Both Mobile and Desktop platforms supported, you can edit diagram documents on iPhone, iPad or Mac - Document browser based app, easily edit files on device and sync document between devices - Multiple windows ready, it makes the editor more powerful on iPadOS - Keyboard shortcuts ready on iPadOS with keyboard connected √ Powerful Editor - Syntax Highlighting for mermaid-js grammar - Auto Completion in editor helps typing keywords quickly - Code Snippets likes parallel block in sequence diagram makes life easier - Instant Parsing Error indicator for locating syntax error √ Instant Preview - Auto Generated Preview when typing in editor - Zoom and Pan to move preview for checking diagram's detail - With Scroll wheel it can be easily zoom diagram on macOS √ Integrated Extensions - Thumbnail support, every .mmd file will has its own thumbnail when saving file - QuickLook Preview extension helps you preview mermaid document in Files app on iPhone or iPad and Finder on macOS √ Sharing - Save diagram document as its source with .mmd extension - Export diagram to PNG image or SVG file with one click For mermaid-js grammar, please visit https://mermaid-js.github.io/mermaid/ for documentation.

About

Markdown Editor for Safari

Create and view GitHub-flavored Markdown files with real-time preview and HTML conversion. Supports offline editing, drag-and-drop import, and printing to PDF. Your writing experience is private and secure.

Highlights
  • Real-time Markdown preview
  • GitHub Flavored Markdown support
  • Convert to HTML
  • Drag and drop file import
  • Print to PDF
  • Offline mode
  • Code highlighting
Features
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Create and view markdown files easily from anywhere with our simple and easy, GitHub-flavored markdown editor. Say hello to your new favorite Markdown editor, designed to make your writing experience smooth and enjoyable on Safaru. With our editor, you can write in Markdown and see your text transform in real-time. Plus, converting your work to HTML is just a click away! It supports various file formats to keep things flexible for you. What's special about our editor? We respect your privacy – no data tracking here. Enjoy a simple and secure Markdown editing experience. Features - Real-time Preview: See your changes as you type. - Drag and Drop: Easily import your .md files. - Print to PDF: Use Safari's native printer. - Local Downloads: Save your files directly to your device. - Github Flavored Markdown: Full support for Github Markdown syntax. Code Highlighting: Supports multiple languages in both editor and preview modes. Offline Mode: Works perfectly even without an internet connection. Questions? Have any questions or requests? Reach out to us at hello@coffeeandfun.com.

Screenshots

MermaidEditor3 screens
Markdown Editor for Safari3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Markdown Editor for Safari at 5.0 against MermaidEditor's 2.3. Markdown Editor for Safari also leads on price ($2.99 vs $3.99). MermaidEditor's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (14% vs 0%). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

MermaidEditor costs $3.99 and Markdown Editor for Safari $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Markdown Editor for Safari holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MermaidEditor has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 14% of MermaidEditor's written reviews are positive against 0% of Markdown Editor for Safari's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MermaidEditor ships an update every 3 weeks, Markdown Editor for Safari every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
MermaidEditor versus Markdown Editor for Safari: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMermaidEditorMarkdown Editor for Safari
Price$3.99$2.99 — better
Rating2.3 (10 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews13.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings10 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#114 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size125 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer基伟 徐Coffee & Fun LLC

Customer experience

MermaidEditor

All ratings10 ratings
Positive30.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative70.0%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive13.8%
Neutral13.8%
Negative72.4%

Markdown Editor for Safari

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

MermaidEditor

No in-app purchases

None

Markdown Editor for Safari

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MermaidEditor free?
MermaidEditor costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Markdown Editor for Safari free?
Markdown Editor for Safari costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MermaidEditor or Markdown Editor for Safari?
Markdown Editor for Safari is rated higher. MermaidEditor averages 2.3 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Markdown Editor for Safari averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do MermaidEditor or Markdown Editor for Safari have ads?
Neither MermaidEditor nor Markdown Editor for Safari shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MermaidEditor or Markdown Editor for Safari?
MermaidEditor ships an update every 3 weeks, and Markdown Editor for Safari every 3 months. Most recently, MermaidEditor was updated on September 21, 2026 and Markdown Editor for Safari on September 13, 2026.

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