Comparison

Plain Editor for .txt vs Markdown

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

Head to head
About

Plain Editor for .txt

This utility allows you to manage, view, and edit plain text files on your device and iCloud Drive. It offers distinct edit and view modes, with customizable font settings, sizes, line spacing, and margins for a tailored experience.

Highlights
  • Manage, view, create, and edit .txt files
  • Supports device and iCloud Drive
  • Distinct edit and view modes
  • Customizable fonts, sizes, and line spacing
  • Adjustable margins in view mode
Features
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- Manage, view, create, and edit plain text files (.txt) on your current device and iCloud Drive. - Supports both edit and view modes: In view mode, text is read-only to prevent accidental modifications. - Set different fonts, font sizes, and line spacing for editing and viewing. View mode also allows you to set margins.

About

Markdown

Features
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Markdown: Notes and Journal allows you to write and view notes in a easy way using markdown (or plain text if you prefer it :)). No account, no subscription and fully local. Your data is only on your device and you can export it and easily move it to another device. Key Features: Complete Privacy: No account required. All notes are stored locally, ensuring your data is never uploaded to a cloud or shared with third parties. Markdown Support: Write in plain text or use full Markdown syntax. Easily import existing .md and .txt files or export your work for use in other platforms. Fast Search & Organization: Locate specific notes instantly with a lightweight, on-device search engine. Widgets! Pin your most important notes as Home Screen widgets for instant access. Customizable Experience: Tailor the interface to your workflow with a variety of professional themes. Since your notes are stored as standard files, you always maintain full control over your information. Secure. Local. Simple.

Screenshots

Plain Editor for .txt4 screens
Markdown4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Markdown at Free against Plain Editor for .txt's $0.99. Markdown also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Plain Editor for .txt's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On 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

Markdown is free to download; Plain Editor for .txt costs $0.99 up front. Markdown sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Plain Editor for .txt asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Plain Editor for .txt versus Markdown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlain Editor for .txtMarkdown
Price$0.99Free — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 10 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB38 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developer星įŋ° æœąIvan Repusic

In-app purchases

None

Plain Editor for .txt

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Markdown

One-time1
  • Markdown: Notes and Journal$2.99

Questions

Is Plain Editor for .txt free?
Plain Editor for .txt costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Markdown free?
Markdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Plain Editor for .txt or Markdown have ads?
Neither Plain Editor for .txt nor Markdown shows ads.

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