iHTML Compiler vs Mdly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Instant HTML compilation
- Coding colors
- Auto-save functionality
- Zoomable viewer
- Open links in browser
- Adjustable splitter
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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
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.
- Read-only Markdown viewing
- Mermaid diagram rendering
- iCloud Drive integration
- Full-text search
- Table of Contents navigation
- Dark and light themes
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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
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Verdict
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
iHTML Compiler costs $0.99 and Mdly $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
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.
| Parameter | iHTML Compiler | Mdly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #150 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 0 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MARLENE IGARASHI | Yuta Hoshina |
Customer experience
iHTML Compiler
Mdly
In-app purchases
iHTML Compiler
No in-app purchases
Mdly
No in-app purchases









