Comparison

Markdownr vs App Folder Launcher WidgetLoft

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

Head to head
About

Markdownr

Features
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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

App Folder Launcher WidgetLoft

Organize your apps into custom folders and launch them directly from your home or lock screen with a single tap. This utility declutters your device by grouping favorites into colorful widgets, offering quick access without endless swiping.

Highlights
  • App folders
  • Home & lock screen widgets
  • One-tap app launch
  • Customizable folder colors
  • Real app icons
  • Lightweight and fast
Features
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WidgetLoft sorts your apps into colorful folders and launches them with one tap from a Home Screen or Lock Screen widget: no more swiping through pages of icons. KEY FEATURES • Widgets. Home Screen, Lock Screen and Dynamic Island; small, medium and large sizes. • Transparent or Colored. Glass look or your own color; dark/light icons, optional names under icons. • Folder in Folder. Tap a folder in the widget to open what's inside. • Every Kind of Tile. App, website, Shortcut, person (call, message, WhatsApp, Telegram) and custom link. • Notification Dot. A red dot on the tile of any app that gets a notification (iOS 27). • Icon Studio. Custom icons from a photo, symbol, emoji or monogram; real app icons. • Tags and Library. Tag, filter and archive your apps. • Backup. Export your whole layout to a single file; iCloud sync between iPhone and iPad. Privacy Policy: https://mucahitk.com/widgetloft/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://mucahitk.com/widgetloft/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Markdownr4 screens
App Folder Launcher WidgetLoft4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Markdownr at none against App Folder Launcher WidgetLoft's 6. Markdownr also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. App Folder Launcher WidgetLoft sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Markdownr asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Markdownr ships an update weekly, App Folder Launcher WidgetLoft every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Markdownr versus App Folder Launcher WidgetLoft: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarkdownrApp Folder Launcher WidgetLoft
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (22 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—89.5% of reviews
Number of ratings—22 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhilipp KursaweMucahit KOKDEMIR

In-app purchases

None

Markdownr

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

App Folder Launcher WidgetLoft

Subscriptions1
  • FolderMini Pro Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
One-time5
  • Coffee Tip$2.99
  • FolderMini Pro Lifetime$6.99
  • Pizza Tip$6.99
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  • Dinner Tip$14.99
  • WidgetLoft Pro Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is Markdownr free?
Markdownr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is App Folder Launcher WidgetLoft free?
App Folder Launcher WidgetLoft is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Markdownr or App Folder Launcher WidgetLoft have ads?
Neither Markdownr nor App Folder Launcher WidgetLoft shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Markdownr or App Folder Launcher WidgetLoft?
Markdownr ships an update weekly, and App Folder Launcher WidgetLoft every 4 days. Most recently, Markdownr was updated on September 19, 2026 and App Folder Launcher WidgetLoft on October 13, 2026.

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