Comparison

SourceView Pro vs Mdly

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

Head to head
About

SourceView Pro

Analyze the source code of any webpage directly within your iOS Safari browser. This tool offers professional syntax highlighting, advanced formatting options, and efficient access to HTML, designed for developers and web enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Syntax highlighting
  • Advanced formatting
  • Adjustable text size
  • Offline source code access
  • Privacy focused
  • Dark mode UI
Features
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SourceView Pro brings the power of desktop web development to your iOS Safari browser. View and analyze the source code of any webpage with a sleek, professional interface and powerful features designed for developers, designers, and web enthusiasts. Key Features: • Beautiful Syntax Highlighting • Professional code highlighting with neon-style theme • Clear, readable formatting optimized for mobile • Customizable font sizes for comfortable viewing • Advanced Formatting Options • Pretty Print HTML for better readability • Line wrapping options • Adjustable text size • Copy formatted or raw source code • Fast & Efficient • Instant source code access through Safari extension • Works offline - no internet required for processing • Quick copy-to-clipboard functionality • Privacy Focused • Works completely offline • No data collection • No tracking • No analytics • Developer Friendly • View any webpage's HTML source • Analyze website structures • Learn from other developers' code • Perfect for debugging and learning • Professional Design • Dark mode interface • Clean, modern UI • Optimized for iOS devices • Intuitive controls Perfect for: Web Developers UI/UX Designers Students learning web development Digital marketers analyzing websites Anyone interested in web technology Download SourceView Pro today and unlock professional source code viewing capabilities on your iOS device!

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

SourceView Pro4 screens
Mdly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SourceView Pro at 33% against Mdly's 0%. SourceView Pro also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SourceView Pro ships an update every 5 days, Mdly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 7 level
SourceView Pro versus Mdly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSourceView ProMdly
Price$1.99$1.99
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#120 — better#155
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDor PascalYuta Hoshina

Customer experience

SourceView Pro

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

Mdly

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

SourceView Pro

No in-app purchases

None

Mdly

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SourceView Pro free?
SourceView Pro costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mdly free?
Mdly costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do SourceView Pro or Mdly have ads?
Neither SourceView Pro nor Mdly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SourceView Pro or Mdly?
SourceView Pro ships an update every 5 days, and Mdly every 2 weeks. Most recently, SourceView Pro was updated on October 1, 2026 and Mdly on September 30, 2026.
Which is more popular, SourceView Pro or Mdly?
SourceView Pro currently peaks at #120 in the App Store charts, and Mdly at #155. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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