# Markdown Editor and Reader vs Markdown+ Text & Code Editor

The clearest difference is price: Markdown Editor and Reader at Free against Markdown+ Text & Code Editor's $9.99. Markdown+ Text & Code Editor's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (50% vs 15%). On update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Markdown Editor and Reader is free to download; Markdown+ Text & Code Editor costs $9.99 up front. Markdown Editor and Reader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Markdown+ Text & Code Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Markdown Editor and Reader ships an update fortnightly, Markdown+ Text & Code Editor every 11 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Markdown Editor and Reader | Markdown+ Text & Code Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $9.99 |
| Positive reviews | 15.4% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 7 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Julian Lau](https://appshunter.io/developer/1603050262) | [Zetegy LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441879472) |

## What reviewers say

### Markdown Editor and Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/markdown-editor-and-reader/id1617814051)

Easily create, edit, and preview Markdown files on your mobile device. Import existing .md files and share them with others directly from the app.

**Highlights:** Create Markdown files, Edit existing .md files, Preview Markdown content, Import .md files, Share files

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Markdown Editor Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Markdown Editor Pro Yearly | $17.99 | per year |


### Markdown+ Text & Code Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/markdown-plus-text-and-code-editor/id1670042061)

This native editor offers real-time Markdown and LaTeX rendering with dynamic variables for complex calculations and reusable components. Enjoy a distraction-free interface, seamless cross-device syncing, and advanced code highlighting across Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Real-time Markdown and LaTeX previews, Dynamic variables for calculations, Code highlighting for 140+ languages, Split-view editing, Seamless cross-device syncing, Dark mode and custom themes

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Markdown+ Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Markdown+ Yearly | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Markdown Editor and Reader free?

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

### Is Markdown+ Text & Code Editor free?

Markdown+ Text & Code Editor costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Do Markdown Editor and Reader or Markdown+ Text & Code Editor have ads?

Markdown Editor and Reader shows ads; Markdown+ Text & Code Editor does not.

### Which is updated more often, Markdown Editor and Reader or Markdown+ Text & Code Editor?

Markdown Editor and Reader ships an update fortnightly, and Markdown+ Text & Code Editor every 11 days. Most recently, Markdown Editor and Reader was updated on November 3, 2026 and Markdown+ Text & Code Editor on November 3, 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.*