Comparison

Text Editor Neo vs GrayCat Markdown

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Instant writing launch
  • Minimalist design
  • Full plain text and RTF file support
  • iCloud integration
  • Privacy-first, no tracking
  • One-time unlock for unlimited documents
Features
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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/

About

GrayCat Markdown

Features
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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

Screenshots

Text Editor Neo4 screens
GrayCat Markdown4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Text Editor Neo sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. GrayCat Markdown asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Text Editor Neo versus GrayCat Markdown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterText Editor NeoGrayCat Markdown
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHenrik Kjær泳涛 茅

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Text Editor Neo

One-time2
  • Work Without ConstraintsFree
  • Work Without Constraints$5.99
None

GrayCat Markdown

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Text Editor Neo free?
Text Editor Neo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GrayCat Markdown free?
GrayCat Markdown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Text Editor Neo or GrayCat Markdown have ads?
Neither Text Editor Neo nor GrayCat Markdown shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Text Editor Neo or GrayCat Markdown?
Text Editor Neo ships an update every 11 days, and GrayCat Markdown every 5 weeks. Most recently, Text Editor Neo was updated on October 28, 2026 and GrayCat Markdown on October 24, 2026.

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