FileCrane vs iMarkdown
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FileCrane
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A simple but powerful file manager (filer) APP, focused on usability. With FileCrane you can drag'n'drop to move or copy files and folders in online storage services. Main features: - Handle files and folders easily- + Just drag and drop files to move/copy. + You can handle files and folders like Finder(Mac) or Explorer(Windows). +Preview file while copy/move in background.(New Feature!) - Preview files of all kinds- + Tap a file to preview it on a different window. + Built-in viewer supports many formats. It supports PDF, MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and Apple iWork files, audios, images, movies, texts and Rich Text Format files. ※Editing is not supported. - OpenIn, Mail and Twitter- + Supports import and export of OpenIn APPs. + Directly attach files to email, and directly open e-mail attached files. + Directly attach files to your tweet. - Link to Shared folder of PCs + You can link to NAS(SMB protocol) and Windows PCs. (New Feature!) - Link to multiple Dropbox accounts + By purchasing Dropbox add-on, you can link to multiple Dropbox accounts. - Backup files through iTunes + You can copy and backup files downloaded to App Local to your Mac offline through iTunes. - Other Features - + Supports custom URL scheme (jp.co.ablecomputer.FileCrane). + Passcode lock. + Supports ZIP compression and decompression. + View Properties - Please Note! - + In order to access your Photos folder, you’ll need to give permission to the APP. Follow the directions in the APP, and give permission. (This APP does not use or collect the location data.) + This APP cannot delete or edit files in "Photos" in you iPhone. + To use the features of Dropbox, you need to have your own Dropbox account.
iMarkdown
A fast and simple Markdown editor for iPhone and iPad with full GitHub Flavored Markdown support. It offers iCloud sync, dark mode, and exports to various formats. Easily preview and auto-save your documents.
- GitHub Flavored Markdown support
- iCloud sync
- Dark mode
- Export to Markdown, PDF, PNG
- Quick preview
- Auto-saving
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# About iMarkdown iMarkdown is a simple and fast Markdown editor for iPhone and iPad ## Features - Full support for GitHub Flavored Markdown syntax and commonly used extended syntax, such as TOC, Table, LaTeX and so on. - Simple and fast. - iCloud sync - Dark mode - Export to Markdown, PDF, & PNG - Quickly swipe from raw markdown and the preview - Modern user interface designed for big screens - And much more ### Easy Preview Slide the edit view left can quick preview your document. ### Auto Saving Auto save when close document. ### Support Extension You can import Markdown file via other apps by Extension. ### Synchronize Synchronize feature can synchronize Markdown file with multiple devices with iCloud. ### Pricing iMarkdown offer monthly and yearly subscription plans. They include a fully functional trial, so you can test iMarkdown (including sync with iCloud and export). ※Of course, a lifetime purchase option is also available. #### Billing - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase #### Stop Payment - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: iMarkdown at every 3 days against FileCrane's every 7 months. FileCrane's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. FileCrane sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and iMarkdown sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
FileCrane ships an update every 7 months, iMarkdown every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FileCrane | iMarkdown |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 90.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ablecomputer Inc. | HIROMOTO TSUJI |
In-app purchases
FileCrane
- WebDAV Add-On$3.99
iMarkdown
- Monthly Pro$0.991 Month
- Yearly Pro$4.991 Year
- Lifetime Pro$8.99









