Comparison

Markdownr vs IDEA Crew Board

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

Head to head
About

Markdownr

Features
Read full description

Markdownr is a powerful, native Markdown viewer that turns your iPhone and iPad into the best way to read .md files. Open Markdown documents directly from the Files app, Mail, Safari, or any app — Markdownr registers as a system-wide document handler so your files always look beautiful. WHY MARKDOWNR iOS has no built-in Markdown viewer. Markdownr fills that gap with blazing-fast native rendering, rich theming, and document navigation features that make reading long Markdown documents a pleasure. DOCUMENT HANDLING - Open .md and .markdown files from the Files app, email attachments, Safari downloads, or any app that shares documents - Browse and open files from device storage or iCloud Drive with the built-in file picker - Set Markdownr as your default Markdown viewer system-wide READING & NAVIGATION - Table of Contents: Swipe from the left to open an auto-generated navigation drawer with all headings — tap to jump to any section - Full-Text Search: Find any text instantly with highlighted results and match-by-match navigation - Pinch to Zoom: Zoom into any part of your document for a closer look - Front Matter: View YAML metadata (title, author, date, tags) in a clean styled header THEMES & APPEARANCE - 13 colour themes: Default, Ocean, Forest, Sunset, Lavender, Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn, Christmas, Easter, and more — each with light and dark variants - Dark & Light Mode: Follows your system setting automatically, or toggle manually - Theme Suggestions: Documents can request a specific theme via front matter, and seasonal themes are suggested based on your locale - Particle overlays and decorative elements for seasonal and holiday themes ADVANCED FEATURES - Math Support: Inline and block LaTeX expressions rendered via KaTeX - Custom theme URLs: Load themes from remote JSON files specified in front matter - Full iPad support with adaptive layout - Localised in English and German Markdownr is for developers reading READMEs, writers reviewing drafts, students reading notes, and anyone who works with Markdown files. It does one thing — view Markdown — and it does it exceptionally well.

About

IDEA Crew Board

Features
Read full description

IDEA Crew Board is the smart solution for managing yacht crew, guests, and third-party personnel during onboarding and offboarding. Built for captains, yacht managers, and crew, this app streamlines compliance, enhances security, and improves operational efficiency. Key Features: • Digital Crew & Guest Management: Quickly register crew, guests, and contractors with essential details. • Onboarding & Offboarding Workflow: Ensure smooth transitions with automated checklists and notifications. • Compliance & Documentation: Maintain accurate records for maritime regulations and port authorities. • Real-Time Status Updates: Track who is onboard or ashore at any moment. • Secure Data Handling: Protect sensitive information with robust security protocols. • Offline Capability: Continue operations even without internet access. Whether you manage a private yacht or a charter vessel, IDEA Crew Board helps you stay organized, compliant, and in control. Reduce paperwork, save time, and focus on delivering exceptional experiences on board. Why Choose IDEA Crew Board? • Trusted by yacht professionals worldwide • Intuitive interface for fast adoption • Seamless integration with IDEA YACHT Please note: You must have an IDEA YACHT plan to use IDEA Crew Board. Please get in touch for more information. sales@idea-data.com

Screenshots

Markdownr4 screens
IDEA Crew Board4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Markdownr at weekly against IDEA Crew Board's every 6 weeks. IDEA Crew Board's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Markdownr ships an update weekly, IDEA Crew Board every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Markdownr versus IDEA Crew Board: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarkdownrIDEA Crew Board
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhilipp KursaweIDEA Data Solutions GmbH

In-app purchases

None

Markdownr

No in-app purchases

None

IDEA Crew Board

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Markdownr free?
Markdownr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IDEA Crew Board free?
IDEA Crew Board is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Markdownr or IDEA Crew Board have ads?
Neither Markdownr nor IDEA Crew Board shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Markdownr or IDEA Crew Board?
Markdownr ships an update weekly, and IDEA Crew Board every 6 weeks. Most recently, Markdownr was updated on September 19, 2026 and IDEA Crew Board on October 14, 2026.

Other comparisons