Comparison

ToMarkdown vs Simple Markdown Editor

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

Head to head
About

ToMarkdown

This Safari extension for iOS and iPadOS transforms web pages into Markdown text. Easily copy the converted content to your clipboard for pasting into your preferred Markdown editor or notes app.

Highlights
  • Safari App Extension
  • Converts web pages to Markdown
  • Copies text to clipboard
  • Paste into editors/notes
Features
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Safari App Extension for iOS and iPadOS. Converts a web page into Markdown text, which can be copied to the clipboard and pasted into your favourite Markdown Editor or Notes App.

About

Simple Markdown Editor

Easily edit markdown text with syntax highlighting, image and table support, and intuitive controls. Switch seamlessly between editing and preview modes, with auto-save and easy export options. Ideal for notes, meeting minutes, and writing.

Highlights
  • Syntax highlighting
  • Image and table support
  • Intuitive editing
  • Split-screen preview
  • Auto-save functionality
  • Export and share options
  • Dark theme support
Features
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Simple Markdown Application can easily edit markdown text. It also supports syntax highlighting during editing and inserting links, images, and tables, enabling a variety of expressions. It is used in the following situations. - Create meeting minutes - Idea book - Writing - Simple notepad Since it can be used for anything managed with markdown, there are reports of various usages. If you want to take notes in markdown, please try it. ■ Features * Intuitive operability Ease of use is the most important thing for simple functions. It works quickly and you can edit intuitively. * Smooth switching to preview Simply swipe the screen left or right to switch between the edit screen and the preview screen. * Various expressions It supports not only basic expressions such as bullet points and links, but also images, tables, codes, and formulas. Therefore, it can be used in a variety of situations. * Easy cursor movement You can move up, down, left and right with the cross cursor button. Easier movement makes editing smoother. * Auto save When you edit the text, it is saved automatically, so you don't forget to save it. * Ready to use You can use it immediately without registering an account. * Export and share You can export the created data, share it, or edit it on your PC. * Dark theme support Since it supports a dark theme, it is also ideal for use at night.

Screenshots

ToMarkdown4 screens
Simple Markdown Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

ToMarkdown and Simple Markdown Editor both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of ToMarkdown's written reviews are positive against 50% of Simple Markdown Editor's. ToMarkdown also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Simple Markdown Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. ToMarkdown asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ToMarkdown against 5.0 for Simple Markdown Editor. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of ToMarkdown's written reviews are positive against 50% of Simple Markdown Editor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ToMarkdown ships an update every 3 days, Simple Markdown Editor every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 26, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ToMarkdown versus Simple Markdown Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterToMarkdownSimple Markdown Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings33
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLee HankenYUKI TANAIKE

Customer experience

ToMarkdown

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Simple Markdown Editor

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

ToMarkdown

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Simple Markdown Editor

Subscriptions2
  • Simple Markdown Pro Monthly.$0.991 Month
  • Simple Markdown Pro (Annual)$9.991 Year

Questions

Is ToMarkdown free?
ToMarkdown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simple Markdown Editor free?
Simple Markdown Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ToMarkdown or Simple Markdown Editor?
ToMarkdown and Simple Markdown Editor are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do ToMarkdown or Simple Markdown Editor have ads?
Neither ToMarkdown nor Simple Markdown Editor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ToMarkdown or Simple Markdown Editor?
ToMarkdown ships an update every 3 days, and Simple Markdown Editor every 3 weeks. Most recently, ToMarkdown was updated on June 26, 2026 and Simple Markdown Editor on September 17, 2026.

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