Comparison

Markdown Editor and Reader vs Notelane

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

Head to head
About

Markdown Editor and Reader

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
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Write Markdown as easily as plain text. Markdown Editor opens in an instant – no account, no setup. For notes, READMEs, documentation, blog posts, to-do lists and anything that should look good. WRITE WITH SYNTAX HIGHLIGHTING Headings, bold, italic, code, links, lists and quotes are highlighted as you type. The Markdown characters step back so your words stay in focus – and the editor stays smooth even with long documents. FORMAT WITHOUT SEARCHING • A formatting bar above the keyboard: heading, bold, italic, lists, checklists, links, code, quotes, tables and images in one tap • Lists continue by themselves when you press Return • Keyboard shortcuts ⌘B, ⌘I and ⌘K on iPad PREVIEW AND READ One tap on the eye shows your document beautifully formatted – with tables, checklists, nested lists, code blocks and images. On iPad, see your text and the live preview side by side. Documents can also open straight in the preview, perfect for reading. REAL FILES, NOTHING LOCKED IN Your documents are plain .md files in the Files app under “On My iPhone › Markdown Editor”. Open Markdown and text files from iCloud Drive or other apps and edit them right where they are. ORGANIZED YOUR WAY • Folders with their own color and icon • Pin what matters to the top • Sort by date, name, or your own order with drag and drop • Search finds every word across all your documents • Find and replace, word count, reading time, printing MARKDOWN EDITOR PRO For when you want more – as a monthly or yearly subscription: • No ads • iCloud sync between iPhone and iPad • Export to PDF and HTML, beautifully formatted • Eight designs, from warm paper to deep black midnight • Widgets for your Home Screen and Lock Screen • Version history: bring back any earlier draft • App lock and a private folder with Face ID Payment is charged to your Apple Account. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel it anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://jlau.netlify.app/markdown-editor/privacy/ Markdown Editor is built by an independent developer. If you enjoy it, a rating means a lot!

About

Notelane

This app allows you to write and edit notes using markdown with live formatting. It stores your notes as standard .md files in any folder you choose, including cloud storage, and offers features like wikilinks, tags, revision history, and note statistics.

Highlights
  • Live markdown rendering
  • Supports local and cloud storage
  • Wikilinks for note connection
  • Tag-based organization
  • Revision history
  • PDF export
  • Note statistics
Features
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Write in markdown and see your formatting come to life as you type — headings, bold, italic, links, code blocks, checklists, and more — all rendered inline. Your files. Your folders. Your way. Notelane works directly with the files on your device. On first launch, pick any folder — local storage, iCloud Drive, Dropbox, or any connected cloud provider visible in the Files app. Your notes stay as standard .md files, fully portable and never locked in. Write with clarity A distraction-free editor with live formatting that renders your markdown as you type. No toggle between "edit" and "preview" — just write. Store notes anywhere Pick any folder on your device or in the cloud. Notelane works with iCloud Drive, Google Drive, Dropbox, or any storage provider visible in the Files app. Connect your thinking Link notes together with [[wikilinks]] and organize with #tags to build your own personal knowledge base — no complex setup required. Stay in control Revision history lets you restore previous versions of any note. PDF export and sharing are built in. A trash bin keeps deleted notes recoverable. Organize your way Nested folders, pinning, and tag-based filtering keep everything tidy. A clean sidebar puts your entire library one tap away. Note statistics Word count, character count, paragraphs, and estimated reading time — always available at a glance. Your writing deserves a home that respects simplicity. Notelane is that home.

Screenshots

Markdown Editor and Reader4 screens
Notelane4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Notelane at 100% against Markdown Editor and Reader's 15%. Notelane also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, monetization model 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. Markdown Editor and Reader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Notelane asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Markdown Editor and Reader ships an update fortnightly, Notelane every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Markdown Editor and Reader versus Notelane: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarkdown Editor and ReaderNotelane
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews15.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJulian LauAsterios Digital GmbH

Customer experience

Markdown Editor and Reader

Written reviews13 reviews
Positive15.4%
Neutral7.7%
Negative76.9%

Notelane

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Markdown Editor and Reader

Subscriptions2
  • Markdown Editor Pro7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Markdown Editor Pro Yearly7 Days trial$17.991 Year
None

Notelane

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Markdown Editor and Reader free?
Markdown Editor and Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Notelane free?
Notelane is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Markdown Editor and Reader or Notelane have ads?
Markdown Editor and Reader shows ads; Notelane does not.
Which is updated more often, Markdown Editor and Reader or Notelane?
Markdown Editor and Reader ships an update fortnightly, and Notelane every 3 days. Most recently, Markdown Editor and Reader was updated on November 3, 2026 and Notelane on November 15, 2026.

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