Text Editor Neo vs GrayCat Markdown
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Text Editor Neo
A fast, minimalist text editor for writing notes, essays, or code. It offers full file support, iCloud integration, and a privacy-first approach. Unlock unlimited documents with a one-time purchase.
- Instant writing launch
- Minimalist design
- Full plain text and RTF file support
- iCloud integration
- Privacy-first, no tracking
- One-time unlock for unlimited documents
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Text Editor Neo Minimal. Fast. Unlimited. Text Editor Neo is a sleek, distraction-free text editor designed for writing without boundaries. Whether you're jotting down notes, drafting an essay, or managing code snippets — Neo keeps things simple, beautiful, and powerful. Features: ** Instant Writing – Launches fast, writes faster. Start typing the moment inspiration hits. ** Minimal Design – Clean interface with no clutter. Just you and your words. ** Full File Support – Open, edit, and save plain text and RTF files. ** iCloud Integration – Access your documents across all your devices. ** Privacy-First – Your documents stay on your device. No accounts, no tracking. ** One-Time Unlock – Support development and unlock unlimited documents forever. Whether you're writing poetry, code, or your next big idea — Text Editor Neo gives you the space to think and the tools to focus. Text Editor Neo is a feature-rich app specially designed for iPhone users. By downloading this app, you agree to the Apple Standard End User License Agreement (EULA), available here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
GrayCat Markdown
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GrayCat Markdown is now available on iPhone and iPad. Bring the Markdown files you saved from the Mac app into iCloud, then open, edit, preview, and prepare them for publishing on the go. Core features • Open iCloud documents: shares the same iCloud.com.graycat.stickymd Documents container with the Mac app. • Choose a writing folder: authorize your own iCloud Drive folder in Files, such as a personal writing folder. • Mobile Markdown toolbar: headings, bold, italic, quotes, lists, links, and images are easy to insert. • Preview four output forms directly: Standard, Zhihu, Toutiao, and WeChat Official Account styles live inside Preview. • Keep image assets beside the document: inserted photos or image files are saved into the matching .assets folder and referenced with relative Markdown paths. • Search titles, paths, and document body text. • Publish readiness checks: review word count, headings, images, links, and code fences before copying. • Recent documents for quick return. Sync model GrayCat Markdown uses iCloud Documents and local Markdown files. It does not use a third-party cloud service or upload your content to the developer. After saving from the Mac app to iCloud, refresh the iOS document list or reload the active document to read the latest content. For a custom folder, select and authorize that folder on iOS first. Privacy • No app account required • No analytics collection • No ads or tracking SDKs • Documents stay in the local or iCloud location you choose
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GrayCat Markdown at none against Text Editor Neo's 2. Text Editor Neo's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 5 weeks). 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
Both are free to download. Text Editor Neo sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. GrayCat Markdown asks for nothing beyond the download.
Text Editor Neo ships an update every 11 days, GrayCat Markdown every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Text Editor Neo | GrayCat Markdown |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Henrik Kjær | 泳涛 茅 |
In-app purchases
Text Editor Neo
- Work Without ConstraintsFree
- Work Without Constraints$5.99
GrayCat Markdown
No in-app purchases
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