# Markdown Editor and Reader vs .md Viewer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: .md Viewer at 100% against Markdown Editor and Reader's 15%. .md Viewer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Markdown Editor and Reader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. .md Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Markdown Editor and Reader ships an update fortnightly, .md Viewer weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Markdown Editor and Reader | .md Viewer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/md-viewer/id6760727738/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **7** |
| Positive reviews | 15.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 7 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Julian Lau](https://appshunter.io/developer/1603050262) | [TOMASZ ALEKSANDER WOJEWODA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885927466) |

## 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 |


### .md Viewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/md-viewer/id6760727738)

This app allows you to read and edit Markdown files, and view HTML files in a safe, offline preview. It offers a clean interface with customizable themes and adjustable text size for a focused reading experience.

**Highlights:** Markdown editing, HTML file preview, Offline viewing, Theme support, Adjustable text size, File sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Markdown Editor and Reader free?

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

### Is .md Viewer free?

.md Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Markdown Editor and Reader or .md Viewer have ads?

Markdown Editor and Reader shows ads; .md Viewer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Markdown Editor and Reader or .md Viewer?

Markdown Editor and Reader ships an update fortnightly, and .md Viewer weekly. Most recently, Markdown Editor and Reader was updated on November 3, 2026 and .md Viewer on November 5, 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.*