Pro Markdown Editor and Reader vs Mdly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pro Markdown Editor and Reader
Create, edit, and preview Markdown files directly on your device. Import existing files, save your work locally, and easily share your documents with others. This version offers an ad-free experience for uninterrupted productivity.
- Create Markdown files
- Edit Markdown files
- Preview Markdown files
- Import existing .md files
- Save files locally
- Share files
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This is the Ad-free version of the popular Markdown Editor and Reader. Create and Edit Markdown files and save them on your device or import exiting .md files and preview them directly in the App and share the files with other people.
Mdly
This app provides a fast, read-only experience for viewing Markdown and Mermaid files across Apple devices. It offers seamless iCloud synchronization, powerful rendering of modern Markdown features, and inline support for various Mermaid diagrams, all within a distraction-free interface.
- Read-only Markdown viewing
- Mermaid diagram rendering
- iCloud Drive integration
- Full-text search
- Table of Contents navigation
- Dark and light themes
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Mdly is a fast, read-only Markdown viewer designed for effortless reading across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Open your .md files directly from iCloud Drive or local folders and enjoy clean, distraction-free rendering anywhere. Built for developers, writers, and anyone who keeps documentation in Markdown, Mdly focuses on one thing: reading Markdown comfortably. Seamless iCloud Experience Access the same Markdown files across all your Apple devices. Files created on your Mac appear instantly on iPhone and iPad through iCloud sync. Powerful Markdown Rendering Mdly fully supports modern Markdown features: - Headings, lists, tables, blockquotes - Syntax-highlighted code blocks - GitHub-style Markdown rendering Mermaid Diagram Support Render Mermaid diagrams inline, including: - Flowcharts - Sequence diagram - Timelines and more Perfect for viewing technical documentation on the go. Designed for Reading Mdly is intentionally read-only — no editing distractions. - Slide-up Table of Contents navigation - Full-text search across files - Recent files access - Dark and light themes - Clean typography optimized for long reading
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Pro Markdown Editor and Reader at every 3 days against Mdly's every 2 weeks. Pro Markdown Editor and Reader also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). Mdly's advantage is chart position (#57 vs unranked) and price ($1.99 vs $3.99). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Pro Markdown Editor and Reader costs $3.99 and Mdly $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Pro Markdown Editor and Reader ships an update every 3 days, Mdly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pro Markdown Editor and Reader | Mdly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | $1.99 — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #57 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Julian Lau | Yuta Hoshina |
Customer experience
Pro Markdown Editor and Reader
Mdly
In-app purchases
Pro Markdown Editor and Reader
No in-app purchases
Mdly
No in-app purchases
