Comparison

Markcurial vs Editor

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

Head to head
About

Markcurial

A lightweight markdown editor with syntax highlighting and live preview. Customize themes and manage files locally for secure document creation on the go. Easily share your work to other platforms.

Highlights
  • Markdown editor with syntax highlighting
  • Live preview with working links and images
  • Theme customization for background and syntax
  • On-device file management for security
  • Easy document sharing to other sources
Features
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Key Features: Markdown Editor: Fully featured markdown editor with syntax highlighting and shortcuts to assist you with quickly sketching out ideas and getting documents put together quickly on the go. Documents can also be shared to other sources easily and effectively if you start a document on your device and want to edit or view it somewhere else. Live Previewing: View your markdown document instantly with live previewing with working links, images, and beautiful formatting. Theme Customization: Customize your editor with new background colors and syntax themes to make your experience perfectly tailored to you. File Management: Files are stored on device and you have control over them, so never worry about accidentally losing your documents again.

About

Editor

A clean and intuitive application for writing and editing text in Markdown format. It offers real-time preview, keyboard shortcuts, and local document saving for efficient content creation. Export your work with a single tap.

Highlights
  • Markdown editing
  • Real-time preview
  • Keyboard shortcuts
  • Local document saving
  • One-tap export
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Markdown Editor Plus is the perfect app for anyone looking for a simple yet powerful tool to write and edit text in Markdown format. Designed with a clean and easy-to-use interface, Markdown Editor Plus allows you to focus on your writing without distractions. Whether you’re a developer, writer, blogger, or someone who just needs to jot down quick notes, this app offers everything you need. With real-time editing, you can see your Markdown formatting as you type. The app supports keyboard shortcuts for quick formatting. Markdown Editor Plus also allows you to organize and save your documents locally, making file management simple and convenient. Exporting your work is just one tap away. With Markdown Editor Plus, writing in Markdown has never been easier or more efficient. Download it today and transform the way you create content.

Screenshots

Markcurial4 screens
Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Markcurial at 4.9 against Editor's 3.7. Markcurial also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (11 vs 3). Editor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. Markcurial sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Editor asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Markcurial holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Markcurial ships an update every 11 days, Editor every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Markcurial versus Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarkcurialEditor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (11 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCharles FagerConstellation Ltd

Customer experience

Markcurial

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Editor

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Markcurial

One-time1
  • Markcurial+$0.99
None

Editor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Markcurial free?
Markcurial is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Editor free?
Editor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Markcurial or Editor?
Markcurial is rated higher. Markcurial averages 4.9 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Editor averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Markcurial or Editor have ads?
Neither Markcurial nor Editor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Markcurial or Editor?
Markcurial ships an update every 11 days, and Editor every 3 months. Most recently, Markcurial was updated on October 2, 2026 and Editor on October 3, 2026.

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