Comparison

API Zen vs Markdown Editor for Safari

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

Head to head
About

API Zen

Features
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API Zen brings the convenience of HTTP API endpoint testing on the go. With its intuitive request composer and detailed response information, it helps developers test endpoints with ease. Main features • Simple and intuitive request composer and viewer • Supports headers, request parameters, request body with JSON, XML, raw input, forms with file, image attachments, multipart and binary data • Organize endpoints into workspaces and projects • Enable iCloud syncing when creating a new workspace. If syncing is disabled workspace will be created on device only. • Seamless switching between local and iCloud workspaces • Option to add custom HTTP methods per project • Detailed response information which includes headers, cookies, metrics and connection information • View raw response with syntax highlighting • Preview HTML response output as web page • View all response history • SSL validation per request • Environment group with variables per workspace with option to select different environment per request • Supports dark mode • Import/Export workspace data API Zen is free for use. The app accepts optional donations which supports the development work.

About

Markdown Editor for Safari

Create and view GitHub-flavored Markdown files with real-time preview and HTML conversion. Supports offline editing, drag-and-drop import, and printing to PDF. Your writing experience is private and secure.

Highlights
  • Real-time Markdown preview
  • GitHub Flavored Markdown support
  • Convert to HTML
  • Drag and drop file import
  • Print to PDF
  • Offline mode
  • Code highlighting
Features
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Create and view markdown files easily from anywhere with our simple and easy, GitHub-flavored markdown editor. Say hello to your new favorite Markdown editor, designed to make your writing experience smooth and enjoyable on Safaru. With our editor, you can write in Markdown and see your text transform in real-time. Plus, converting your work to HTML is just a click away! It supports various file formats to keep things flexible for you. What's special about our editor? We respect your privacy – no data tracking here. Enjoy a simple and secure Markdown editing experience. Features - Real-time Preview: See your changes as you type. - Drag and Drop: Easily import your .md files. - Print to PDF: Use Safari's native printer. - Local Downloads: Save your files directly to your device. - Github Flavored Markdown: Full support for Github Markdown syntax. Code Highlighting: Supports multiple languages in both editor and preview modes. Offline Mode: Works perfectly even without an internet connection. Questions? Have any questions or requests? Reach out to us at hello@coffeeandfun.com.

Screenshots

API Zen4 screens
Markdown Editor for Safari3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: API Zen at Free against Markdown Editor for Safari's $2.99. API Zen also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Markdown Editor for Safari's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On 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

API Zen is free to download; Markdown Editor for Safari costs $2.99 up front. API Zen sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Markdown Editor for Safari asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

API Zen ships an update every 2 months, Markdown Editor for Safari every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
API Zen versus Markdown Editor for Safari: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAPI ZenMarkdown Editor for Safari
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJaseem Valiya ValappilCoffee & Fun LLC

In-app purchases

3 purchases

API Zen

One-time3
  • Thanks$3.99
  • Thank you$5.99
  • Thank you very much$7.99
None

Markdown Editor for Safari

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is API Zen free?
API Zen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Markdown Editor for Safari free?
Markdown Editor for Safari costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do API Zen or Markdown Editor for Safari have ads?
Neither API Zen nor Markdown Editor for Safari shows ads.
Which is updated more often, API Zen or Markdown Editor for Safari?
API Zen ships an update every 2 months, and Markdown Editor for Safari every 3 months. Most recently, API Zen was updated on October 2, 2026 and Markdown Editor for Safari on October 1, 2026.

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