# Markdown Editor and Reader vs Synapse

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Synapse at none against Markdown Editor and Reader's 2. Synapse also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Synapse asks for nothing beyond the download.

Markdown Editor and Reader ships an update fortnightly, Synapse every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Markdown Editor and Reader | Synapse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 15.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 7 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Julian Lau](https://appshunter.io/developer/1603050262) | [Luis Tiburcio de la Cruz Fernandez](https://appshunter.io/developer/6781167106) |

## 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 |


### Synapse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synapse-ai-voice-notes/id6781167104)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**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 Synapse free?

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

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

Markdown Editor and Reader shows ads; Synapse does not.

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

Markdown Editor and Reader ships an update fortnightly, and Synapse every 4 days. Most recently, Markdown Editor and Reader was updated on November 3, 2026 and Synapse on October 31, 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.*