Comparison

LinkEdit vs Editor

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

Head to head
About

LinkEdit

Features
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LinkEdit is a local-first personal knowledge manager (PKM) for Markdown notes. Point it to any folder in the Files app and work directly with your existing files—no lock-in, no proprietary database. Create permanent, auto-updating links between notes. Links work in both directions, so your knowledge stays connected as files move or are renamed. Free Features • Built-in file manager and plain-text Markdown editor • Industry-leading privacy: zero tracking, zero third-party analytics • Sync with iCloud Drive or any storage provider supported by Files • Markdown preview • Open notes from anywhere using the linkedit://open URL scheme • Inspect note metadata, including backlinks, with Links Inspector LinkEdit Pro (one-time purchase) • Automated Daily Journal • Unlimited Permanent Links • Editor customisation

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

LinkEdit4 screens
Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Editor at none against LinkEdit's 1. On price, update cadence, 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. LinkEdit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Editor asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
LinkEdit versus Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinkEditEditor
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision ProiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCocoa ProductionsConstellation Ltd

In-app purchases

1 purchases

LinkEdit

One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$14.99
None

Editor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LinkEdit free?
LinkEdit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Editor free?
Editor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LinkEdit or Editor have ads?
Neither LinkEdit nor Editor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LinkEdit or Editor?
LinkEdit ships an update every 2 months, and Editor every 3 months. Most recently, LinkEdit was updated on October 11, 2026 and Editor on October 3, 2026.

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