Comparison

Text Browser vs DKST Markdown Browser

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

Head to head
About

Text Browser

Browse the web efficiently on slow networks by selectively downloading content. Choose to download only HTML, scripts, or the full page to save data and time. Offers features like adjustable font size, bookmarks, and a download counter.

Highlights
  • Selective content download (HTML, scripts, full page)
  • Adjustable font size
  • Bookmarks
  • Download counter
  • Full screen mode
  • Configurable start page
Features
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If you prefer text browsing, try this app. Select if images and scripts should be used. Change the font size with an easy click on an icon.

About

DKST Markdown Browser

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Elevate your Markdown workflow with DKST Markdown Browser AI — the all-in-one workspace designed for reading, editing, and refining your Markdown documents with intelligent AI assistance. Whether you are managing complex documentation, drafting notes, or browsing through large Markdown archives, DKST Markdown Browser provides a fast, distraction-free environment paired with powerful local AI capabilities to enhance your writing and productivity. ■ Smart Markdown Viewer & Browser Effortlessly navigate, search, and preview your Markdown files with high-fidelity rendering, clean typography, and fast page loading. ■ Advanced Editing Tools A distraction-free, responsive Markdown editor featuring full syntax support, seamless text manipulation, and intuitive shortcut integration. ■ Built-in AI Assistant & Proofreading (Local LLM Support) Enhance your writing with on-device AI integration. Polish grammar, fix typos, rewrite phrasing, summarize lengthy notes, and analyze context—all while keeping your data private and secure. ■ Intuitive Document Navigation Quickly explore large directories, track headers, and jump across sections using structured outline navigation. ■ Privacy-First & Local-Ready Designed to work smoothly with local LLM gateways and offline workflows. Your notes and documents remain entirely under your control. [Why Choose DKST Markdown Browser?] ■ Developer & Writer Friendly: Tailored for coders, technical writers, researchers, and note-takers. ■ Lightweight & Blazing Fast: Zero bloat, responsive UI, and optimized for performance. ■ Privacy Focused: Leverage local AI models without sending sensitive text to external servers. *To use an AI assistant, you must use an available Local LLM server. A tool for reading, editing, and writing in Markdown. AI assistant, advanced editor features

Screenshots

Text Browser4 screens
DKST Markdown Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DKST Markdown Browser at every 3 days against Text Browser's every 31 months. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Text Browser ships an update every 31 months, DKST Markdown Browser every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Text Browser versus DKST Markdown Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterText BrowserDKST Markdown Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (36 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings36 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 31 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB25 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMochaSoftNomin Park

In-app purchases

None

Text Browser

No in-app purchases

None

DKST Markdown Browser

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Text Browser free?
Text Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DKST Markdown Browser free?
DKST Markdown Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Text Browser or DKST Markdown Browser have ads?
Neither Text Browser nor DKST Markdown Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Text Browser or DKST Markdown Browser?
Text Browser ships an update every 31 months, and DKST Markdown Browser every 3 days. Most recently, Text Browser was updated on October 15, 2026 and DKST Markdown Browser on September 27, 2026.

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