Comparison

fastPass vs Markdown Editor

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

Head to head
About

fastPass

Features
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fastPass encrypts all data in the app on your device, then stores it securely in the Cloud. Account must be created in the Windows11 App.

About

Markdown Editor

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Write, preview, organize, and export Markdown documents entirely on your iPhone and iPad. This app is a native, offline-first Markdown workspace built for fast writing and clean document output. Create notes, drafts, documentation, journals, and long-form writing with a focused editor, live preview, and on-device PDF export. Everything important happens on your device. No account is required to start writing. Features - Native Markdown editor designed for iPhone and iPad - Live preview while you write - Organize documents with folders - Full-text search across your local documents - Import Markdown and text files - Export Markdown files and generate PDFs on-device - Autosave and quick access to recent work - Clean, privacy-focused offline experience Premium features - Advanced PDF export options - Custom themes - Templates - Find and replace - Word count, reading time, and writing stats - Favorites, smart organization, and additional power-user tools Who it’s for - Students taking structured notes - Writers drafting articles and journals - Developers editing README files and documentation - Anyone who wants a simple, fast Markdown app without unnecessary complexity Privacy-first by design Your documents stay on your device by default. Core writing, preview, organization, and export features work offline, so you can write anywhere. If you want a polished Markdown experience on iOS with native performance and local-first privacy, this app is built for you. Subscription information: Markdown Pro is an optional auto-renewing subscription (monthly plan). Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy : https://zeeronstudio.com/privacy/markdown.html Terms of Service : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

fastPass3 screens
Markdown Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: fastPass at none against Markdown Editor's 2. fastPass also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Markdown Editor's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 20 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

fastPass ships an update every 20 months, Markdown Editor every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
fastPass versus Markdown Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterfastPassMarkdown Editor
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 20 monthsEvery 2 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size79 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPatrick DonohoeZeeron Studio Pvt. Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

fastPass

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Markdown Editor

Subscriptions1
  • Pro - (Monthly)3 Days trial$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime$2.99

Questions

Is fastPass free?
fastPass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Markdown Editor free?
Markdown Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do fastPass or Markdown Editor have ads?
Neither fastPass nor Markdown Editor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, fastPass or Markdown Editor?
fastPass ships an update every 20 months, and Markdown Editor every 2 weeks. Most recently, fastPass was updated on October 30, 2026 and Markdown Editor on November 2, 2026.

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