Comparison

Markdown+ Text & Code Editor vs Blink Notes

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

Head to head
About

Markdown+ Text & Code Editor

This native editor offers real-time Markdown and LaTeX rendering with dynamic variables for complex calculations and reusable components. Enjoy a distraction-free interface, seamless cross-device syncing, and advanced code highlighting across Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Real-time Markdown and LaTeX previews
  • Dynamic variables for calculations
  • Code highlighting for 140+ languages
  • Split-view editing
  • Seamless cross-device syncing
  • Dark mode and custom themes
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Introducing the native, real-time Markdown editor with superpowers. Markdown+ has been meticulously crafted for Vision Pro, iPhone, iPad, and Mac. With blazing-fast performance and powerful features like dynamic variables and real-time math rendering, Markdown+ delivers an unparalleled experience across all your Apple devices. Modern Editing Tools Experience the perfect balance of simplicity and power with our distraction-free interface. The split-view design lets you edit Markdown on one side while watching your content come alive instantly on the other—with perfect synchronized scrolling and jump-to-selection capabilities. Tables, Images, Links Easily create embed tables, images, and links, without having to memorize the markup. Live Code & Math Highlighting Create beautiful documents with advanced syntax highlighting for code blocks across 140+ programming languages. Write complex mathematical formulas with LaTeX-style syntax and watch them render in real-time with professional typesetting. Smart Variables System Transform your documents with the unique Variables feature. Create reusable components for names, dates, and complex expressions. Need to calculate sin(90)+cos(80)? Simply define it once, then reference it throughout your document—changes update everywhere automatically. Use Variables to evaluate or chain multiple mathematical expression right within your document, and use the vast library of built-in functions. Dark Mode & Custom Themes Work comfortably day or night with full dark mode support and customizable themes that perfectly complement your workflow and personal style. Performance Without Compromise Built with a native-first approach, Markdown+ delivers exceptional speed even with massive documents. Our optimized parsing engine ensures real-time previews update instantly as you type, without draining your battery or slowing down your device. Seamless Cross-Device Experience Whether you're working on Vision Pro, Mac, iPad, or iPhone, Markdown+ adapts perfectly to each screen with device-specific optimizations. Start a document on your Mac and seamlessly continue on your iPhone—your experience remains consistently excellent. One-Time Purchase, Lifetime Value No subscriptions. No in-app purchases. No hidden costs. Buy Markdown+ once and use it forever on all your devices with Family Sharing included. All future updates and features are yours at no additional cost. Learn more: EULA: https://zetegy.com/eula/markdown/ Privacy policy: https://zetegy.com/privacy/markdown/ Terms of use: https://zetegy.com/terms/markdown/

About

Blink Notes

Securely hide text and images from prying eyes with this intuitive app. It offers multiple dynamic hiding modes and easy formatting for notes copied from other sources. Keep your private information safe with a simple, user-friendly interface.

Highlights
  • Hide text and images
  • Intuitive user interface
  • Automatic text formatting
  • Multiple hiding modes
  • Copy/paste notes
  • Organize notes
Features
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Blink Notes is designed to help you keep your private information safe and secure. With this app, you can easily hide any text or image from curious, prying eyes. It has a simple and intuitive user interface that makes it easy to use. You can copy and paste any note from the Notes app or other sources, and the app will automatically format it for you. It also supports images, so you can hide any note, picture, text, script or other type of document you want. User Guide: Hide your notes by tapping on their "eye slash" icons on the right! Pro Tip: You can copy and use any formatted text from your Notes app! NAVIGATION • Tap on the TOP of the screen: Previous note • Tap on the BOTTOM of the screen: Next note • Tap on the LEFT side of the screen: Back to the main screen • Tap on the RIGHT side of the screen (WindowDrag only): Hide the window. Hiding modes (switch in Settings): • CoverDrag: Just drag the cover wherever you want. • PressMode: Your notes are visible as long as you're pressing the screen. • WindowDrag: You can drag a window through which your notes are visible. The window could be hidden by tapping on the RIGHT side of your screen. Another tap will make it visible again. You can delete a note by swiping them to the left, or reorder them by long pressing first, and then dragging them up/down. If you enjoy this app, please shoot a 5-star rating on the App Store, it would mean the world to me! Blink Notes subscription: The app includes a 1 month long auto-renewable subscription, which will unlock premium features, like Unlimited Notes, Text Formatting and Dynamic Hiding features and it costs only $0.99 / month. It will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account and will automatically renew unless you canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Though your subscription for the current month cannot be canceled, you can turn auto-renewal off in your account settings after purchase. See the instructions here: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 You can read the terms of use and privacy policy here: https://kapi90.github.io/hide_my_notes_privacy_policy.html

Screenshots

Markdown+ Text & Code Editor4 screens
Blink Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Blink Notes at Free against Markdown+ Text & Code Editor's $9.99. Blink Notes also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). Markdown+ Text & Code Editor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and device support (4 vs 2). On ads and iOS requirement 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

Blink Notes is free to download; Markdown+ Text & Code Editor costs $9.99 up front. Blink Notes sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Markdown+ Text & Code Editor asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Markdown+ Text & Code Editor ships an update every 2 weeks, Blink Notes every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 14, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Markdown+ Text & Code Editor versus Blink Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarkdown+ Text & Code EditorBlink Notes
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZetegy LLCBence Kaposzta

Customer experience

Markdown+ Text & Code Editor

Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Blink Notes

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Markdown+ Text & Code Editor

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Blink Notes

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly$0.991 Month
  • 3 Month$2.493 Months
  • 6 Month$4.496 Months
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  • Annual$7.991 Year

Questions

Is Markdown+ Text & Code Editor free?
Markdown+ Text & Code Editor costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Blink Notes free?
Blink Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Markdown+ Text & Code Editor or Blink Notes have ads?
Neither Markdown+ Text & Code Editor nor Blink Notes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Markdown+ Text & Code Editor or Blink Notes?
Markdown+ Text & Code Editor ships an update every 2 weeks, and Blink Notes every 6 days. Most recently, Markdown+ Text & Code Editor was updated on November 14, 2026 and Blink Notes on November 7, 2026.

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