Comparison

Simple Markdown Editor vs CoderWatch

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

Head to head
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.

About

CoderWatch

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StopWatch for coding competitors! - measure your coding speed - share/record your results Note: This app is NOT an official stop-watch app for CodeJam/ AtCoder.

Screenshots

Simple Markdown Editor4 screens
CoderWatch3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CoderWatch at none against Simple Markdown Editor's 2. CoderWatch also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Simple Markdown Editor's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support 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

Both are free to download. Simple Markdown Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. CoderWatch asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple Markdown Editor ships an update monthly, CoderWatch weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Simple Markdown Editor versus CoderWatch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple Markdown EditorCoderWatch
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYUKI TANAIKETomoaki Yagishita

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Simple Markdown Editor

Subscriptions2
  • Simple Markdown Pro Monthly.$0.991 Month
  • Simple Markdown Pro (Annual)$9.991 Year
None

CoderWatch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simple Markdown Editor free?
Simple Markdown Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CoderWatch free?
CoderWatch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Simple Markdown Editor or CoderWatch have ads?
CoderWatch shows ads; Simple Markdown Editor does not.
Which is updated more often, Simple Markdown Editor or CoderWatch?
Simple Markdown Editor ships an update monthly, and CoderWatch weekly. Most recently, Simple Markdown Editor was updated on October 4, 2026 and CoderWatch on October 10, 2026.

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