Comparison

iHTML Compiler vs Mdly

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

Head to head
About

iHTML Compiler

This tool allows for instant HTML compilation with a single tap. It features coding colors, auto-save, a zoomable viewer, and the ability to open links in a browser. Users can easily add images and adjust the layout for flexible viewing.

Highlights
  • Instant HTML compilation
  • Coding colors
  • Auto-save functionality
  • Zoomable viewer
  • Open links in browser
  • Adjustable splitter
Features
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Features: - Instantly compile HTML with a single tap - Coding colors - Auto-save your work - Zoomable viewer - Open links in a browser - Adjustable splitter for flexible viewing - Add images via the IMG button (top-right) or manually place images in the iHTML folder How to use: 1. Hold & drag to start editing at the desired code location 2. Edit your HTML 3. Tap once on the code area to instantly see changes How to operate: - Hold & drag up/down to resize the splitter - Tap once on the view area to hide the keyboard (not the return key) or swipe down the screen. - Zoom using two fingers

About

Mdly

This app provides a fast, read-only experience for viewing Markdown and Mermaid files across Apple devices. It offers seamless iCloud synchronization, powerful rendering of modern Markdown features, and inline support for various Mermaid diagrams, all within a distraction-free interface.

Highlights
  • Read-only Markdown viewing
  • Mermaid diagram rendering
  • iCloud Drive integration
  • Full-text search
  • Table of Contents navigation
  • Dark and light themes
Features
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Mdly is a fast, read-only Markdown viewer designed for effortless reading across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Open your .md files directly from iCloud Drive or local folders and enjoy clean, distraction-free rendering anywhere. Built for developers, writers, and anyone who keeps documentation in Markdown, Mdly focuses on one thing: reading Markdown comfortably. Seamless iCloud Experience Access the same Markdown files across all your Apple devices. Files created on your Mac appear instantly on iPhone and iPad through iCloud sync. Powerful Markdown Rendering Mdly fully supports modern Markdown features: - Headings, lists, tables, blockquotes - Syntax-highlighted code blocks - GitHub-style Markdown rendering Mermaid Diagram Support Render Mermaid diagrams inline, including: - Flowcharts - Sequence diagram - Timelines and more Perfect for viewing technical documentation on the go. Designed for Reading Mdly is intentionally read-only — no editing distractions. - Slide-up Table of Contents navigation - Full-text search across files - Recent files access - Dark and light themes - Clean typography optimized for long reading

Screenshots

iHTML Compiler4 screens
Mdly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iHTML Compiler at 5.0 against Mdly's 1.0. iHTML Compiler also leads on price ($0.99 vs $1.99). Mdly's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months) and chart position (#150 vs unranked). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

iHTML Compiler costs $0.99 and Mdly $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iHTML Compiler holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iHTML Compiler ships an update every 5 months, Mdly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
iHTML Compiler versus Mdly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriHTML CompilerMdly
Price$0.99 — better$1.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#150 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.5 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMARLENE IGARASHIYuta Hoshina

Customer experience

iHTML Compiler

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Mdly

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

iHTML Compiler

No in-app purchases

None

Mdly

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iHTML Compiler free?
iHTML Compiler costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mdly free?
Mdly costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iHTML Compiler or Mdly?
iHTML Compiler is rated higher. iHTML Compiler averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Mdly averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do iHTML Compiler or Mdly have ads?
Neither iHTML Compiler nor Mdly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iHTML Compiler or Mdly?
iHTML Compiler ships an update every 5 months, and Mdly every 2 weeks. Most recently, iHTML Compiler was updated on October 30, 2026 and Mdly on October 31, 2026.

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