# Markdown Editor and Reader vs MarkChart

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MarkChart at 72% against Markdown Editor and Reader's 18%. MarkChart also leads on rating (4.2 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (13 vs 2). Markdown Editor and Reader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

MarkChart holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MarkChart has 13 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of Markdown Editor and Reader's written reviews are positive against 72% of MarkChart's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Markdown Editor and Reader | MarkChart |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/markdown-editor-and-reader/id1617814051/reviews) | **[4.2 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/markchart-mermaid-editor/id6475648822/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **13** |
| Positive reviews | 18.2% of reviews | **72.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Julian Lau](https://appshunter.io/developer/1603050262) | [Alexandre Colucci](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478787437) |

## 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

**In-app purchases:** none


### MarkChart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/markchart-mermaid-editor/id6475648822)

This app allows you to easily create and preview diagrams using a Markdown-inspired text syntax. It offers templates for various diagram types and supports automatic updates when used with external editors. Export your creations to common image formats.

**Highlights:** Mermaid diagram editing, Real-time preview, Built-in templates, Automatic updates, Export to PDF, PNG, SVG, Syntax highlighting, Dark Mode support

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MarkChart Pro | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Markdown Editor and Reader free?

Markdown Editor and Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MarkChart free?

MarkChart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Markdown Editor and Reader or MarkChart?

MarkChart is rated higher. Markdown Editor and Reader averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while MarkChart averages 4.2 from 13 ratings.

### Do Markdown Editor and Reader or MarkChart have ads?

Neither Markdown Editor and Reader nor MarkChart shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Markdown Editor and Reader or MarkChart?

Markdown Editor and Reader ships an update fortnightly, and MarkChart fortnightly. Most recently, Markdown Editor and Reader was updated on September 22, 2026 and MarkChart on September 23, 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.*