Comparison

Markdown Widget vs Markdown Reader

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

Head to head
About

Markdown Widget

Features
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Markdown Widget 是一款桌面小组件应用,专注于将 Markdown 格式的内容以直观、美观的方式解析并展示在您的桌面小组件上。无论您是记录笔记、查看待办事项还是展示重要信息,都能通过简单的Markdown语法轻松实现个性化定制,让您随时随地获取关键信息,提高工作和学习效率。

About

Markdown Reader

Features
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MarkdownReader is a lightweight Markdown reader built for developers and power users. Key Features: • Immersive Reading — Native Markdown rendering with syntax highlighting (185+ languages) • Mermaid Diagrams — Flowcharts, sequence diagrams, Gantt charts and more • LaTeX Math — Block and inline math formulas rendered beautifully • PDF Export — Export full documents (with formulas/diagrams) to PDF (Pro) • Code Copy — One-tap copy for code blocks (Pro) • Font Size — Adjustable text size for comfortable reading (Pro) • Outline Navigation — Jump to headings in long documents (Pro) • Task Lists — Interactive checkboxes • Callout Blocks — NOTE, TIP, WARNING, CAUTION and more • Multiple Import — Local files, URL fetching, clipboard paste • Share Extension — Save directly from Safari • Lightweight Editor — Edit, preview, save • File Sharing — Export .md to other apps • Dark Mode — Follows system appearance • Bilingual — Full Chinese and English support • Offline — All rendering local, no internet required All data stored locally. No data uploaded to any server. One-time ¥6 Pro unlocks PDF export, code copy, font size, and outline navigation.

Screenshots

Markdown Widget4 screens
Markdown Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Markdown Widget at none against Markdown Reader's 1. On price, 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

Both are free to download. Markdown Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Markdown Widget asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Markdown Widget versus Markdown Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarkdown WidgetMarkdown Reader
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOukeen汇慧 杨

In-app purchases

None

Markdown Widget

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Markdown Reader

One-time1
  • MarkdownReader Pro$0.99

Questions

Is Markdown Widget free?
Markdown Widget is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Markdown Reader free?
Markdown Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Markdown Widget or Markdown Reader have ads?
Neither Markdown Widget nor Markdown Reader shows ads.

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