Comparison

MarkChart vs OpenMark

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

Head to head
About

MarkChart

This app allows you to easily create and preview diagrams using a Markdown-inspired text syntax. It offers templates for various diagram types and supports automatic updates when used with external editors. Export your creations to common image formats.

Highlights
  • Mermaid diagram editing
  • Real-time preview
  • Built-in templates
  • Automatic updates
  • Export to PDF, PNG, SVG
  • Syntax highlighting
  • Dark Mode support
Features
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Create beautiful Mermaid diagrams at the speed of thought. MarkChart gives you a focused editor, live preview, visual canvas, built-in templates, and polished exports in a native iPhone and iPad app. Mermaid is a Markdown-inspired syntax for defining diagrams with text. Use MarkChart to create flowcharts, sequence diagrams, state diagrams, class diagrams, entity relationship diagrams, Gantt charts, timelines, mind maps, Venn diagrams, pie charts, requirement diagrams, Git graphs, user journeys, and more. Start with a template, edit the Mermaid source with syntax highlighting, refine your diagram visually on the interactive canvas, then share it as PDF, PNG, or SVG. CREATE BEAUTIFUL DIAGRAMS Turn Mermaid text into polished diagrams in a focused iPhone and iPad app. EDIT MERMAID DIAGRAMS Create and edit your Mermaid diagrams directly in MarkChart. THEMES AND SYNTAX HIGHLIGHTING Choose polished themes and understand your diagram source with syntax highlighting. VISUAL EDITING Edit diagrams visually with the interactive canvas. TEMPLATES Instantly create sequence diagrams, state diagrams, flowcharts and more. DIAGRAM TYPES Create flowcharts, sequence diagrams, state diagrams, Venn diagrams, mind maps, timelines, Gantt charts, Git graphs, class diagrams, entity relationship diagrams, user journeys, pie charts, Sankey diagrams, XY charts, and more. QUICK LOOK Preview your .mmd and .mermaid files right from the Files app. EXPORT Easily export your diagrams to PDF, PNG, and SVG formats. SHORTCUTS Create automations with the Shortcuts app. FITS RIGHT AT HOME MarkChart is optimized for iOS and iPadOS, with Dark Mode support. MARKCHART PRO MarkChart Pro is an optional one-time universal purchase for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. Privacy Policy: https://markchart.app/privacypolicy/ Terms of use: https://markchart.app/terms/ If you have any questions or ideas, please reach out at support@markchart.app

About

OpenMark

View and render markdown files with advanced features like Mermaid diagrams and LaTeX math. Supports various themes, code highlighting, and offline access. Ideal for developers and writers working with markdown on iOS devices.

Highlights
  • Mermaid diagram rendering
  • LaTeX math support
  • Code block highlighting
  • GitHub-style alerts
  • Interactive checkboxes
  • Offline functionality
  • Multiple themes
Features
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OpenMark is a beautiful markdown reader for iPhone and iPad. Open any .md or .mdx file and see it rendered with full typography, Mermaid diagrams, LaTeX math and interactive checkboxes. The perfect companion to OpenMark for Mac — or a standalone reader for anyone who works with markdown. FEATURES • Beautiful rendered view with full markdown support • Mermaid diagrams — flowcharts, sequence, class, Gantt and Kanban rendered inline • Math and LaTeX — KaTeX rendering for equations, subscripts and matrices • Code blocks highlighted in 30+ languages • GitHub-style alerts — NOTE, TIP, IMPORTANT, WARNING and CAUTION callouts • Wiki-style [[links]] between documents • 4 themes — Default, Nord, Solarized Dark and One Dark • Interactive checkboxes — tap to toggle task list items • Find in page — search within your document • Reading time and document info • Export and print — share as PDF, HTML, or send to any app • Adjustable font size • Outline sidebar on iPad — jump to any heading • Opens files from iCloud Drive, Google Drive, Dropbox and Files • Spotlight indexing — find recently opened documents from Search • Home Screen Quick Actions — jump to recent files from the app icon • Dark and light mode, following your system setting • Works completely offline — no internet required DESIGNED FOR iPAD On iPad, an outline sidebar sits alongside your document for quick navigation through long files. Find in page works with ⌘F on an external keyboard. PERFECT FOR • Reading README files and documentation on the go • Reviewing markdown drafts from your Mac • Opening .md files from any cloud service or app Also available on Mac with full editing.

Screenshots

MarkChart4 screens
OpenMark4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MarkChart at Free against OpenMark's $9.99. MarkChart also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). OpenMark's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#52 vs unranked). On review sentiment, ads, 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

MarkChart is free to download; OpenMark costs $9.99 up front. MarkChart sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. OpenMark asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MarkChart ships an update every 3 weeks, OpenMark every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
MarkChart versus OpenMark: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarkChartOpenMark
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating4.0 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.7% of reviews — better71.4% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#52 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS18.218 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexandre ColucciRotate, LLC.

Customer experience

MarkChart

All ratings14 ratings
Positive78.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative21.4%
Written reviews66 reviews
Positive72.7%
Neutral6.1%
Negative21.2%

OpenMark

Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MarkChart

One-time1
  • MarkChart Pro$12.99
None

OpenMark

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MarkChart free?
MarkChart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OpenMark free?
OpenMark costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do MarkChart or OpenMark have ads?
Neither MarkChart nor OpenMark shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MarkChart or OpenMark?
MarkChart ships an update every 3 weeks, and OpenMark every 6 months. Most recently, MarkChart was updated on November 8, 2026 and OpenMark on November 5, 2026.

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